Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike, 1979/1993

Containers:
Box 303
Scope and content:

Kemp and Janet Kemp researched the Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike for the USACE, Huntington District eventually publishing the report "A History of the Weston and Gauley Turnpike." The box contains their research materials, including photographs, reports, draft reports, articles, notes, correspondence, clippings, engineering drawings, and forms. The box also includes facsimiles of the following: clippings, maps, correspondence, clippings, photographs, and contract agreements. Subjects include the Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike, Slaven's Cabin and Summersville Turnpike (also called Summersville and Slaven Cabin Turnpike), early road construction, and turnpike construction generally in West Virginia counties. The following oversize items were moved to Map Cabinet 12, Drawer 14, Folder 6: one handbill (1854), six maps (1883 and undated), eight clippings (1852 and 1980), and four contract sheets (1854).

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Parent restrictions:

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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:
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