Festus P. Summers, Historian, William L. Wilson Biography, Research Papers

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Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Festus P. Summers, Historian, William L. Wilson Biography, Research Papers, A&M 2068, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
2.9 Linear Feet Summary: 2 ft. 11 in. (7 document cases, 5 in. each)
Creator:
Summers, Festus P.
Abstract:
Research papers compiled by Dr. Summers for a biography regarding William Lyne Wilson (1843-1900), a Virginian born in Charles Town who served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, and as President of both West Virginia University (1882-1883) and Washington and Lee University (1897-1900), among other positions. The collection includes notes, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, and photographs arranged loosely by chapter. The notes include typescript and handwritten copies of letters, newspaper accounts, and articles. A 1969 addendum to the collection includes one box of typescript notes chiefly concerning tariffs and protectionism.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Festus P. Summers, Historian, William L. Wilson Biography, Research Papers, A&M 2068, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
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