West Virginia Industrial Archaeology Book, 1882/1989
- Containers:
- Box 75
- Scope and content:
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Kemp researched West Virginia industrial archaeology for a monograph he prepared on the state's industrial history. This box includes his research materials, including facsimile book excerpt, grant application material, research, student research notes, diagrams, photos of industrial homes, correspondence, etc. Subjects include milling, the Industrial Revolution in West Virginia, industrial archaeology, Martinsburg, Morgantown, etc. Highlights include handwritten and typed notes about historical references, arranged by West Virginia county. The following items were moved to Map Cabinet 12, Drawer 3, Folder 4: Notes for counties (1897-1908), Handwritten notes (undated), engineering drawings (1924), 3 panoramic photographs (undated), 3 maps (undated), 3 mill lists (undated), 4 clippings (1986-1989), and a facsimile letter (December 1893).
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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West Virginia & Regional History CenterWest Virginia UniversityP.O. Box 60691549 University AvenueMorgantown, WV 26506
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Lori HostuttlerEmail: lori.hostuttler@mail.wvu.eduPhone: (304) 293-3536Web: wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu
- Parent restrictions:
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All or part of this collection is stored offsite. Please make an appointment prior to visiting.
Researchers may access digitized and born digital materials by visiting the link attached to each item or by requesting to view the materials in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia Regional History Center reference department.
- Parent terms of access:
- Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.