Nuzum Family Photographs

Access and use

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
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Restrictions:

No special access restriction applies.

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.

Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Nuzum Family Photographs, A&M 4288, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
1.25 Linear Feet 1 ft. 3 in. (3 document cases, 5 in. each)
Creator:
Nuzum family
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Nuzum Family Photographs, A&M 4288, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection of photographs from the Nuzum family of Fairmont and related families, including the Reed, Ferguson, Ostrowske, Winslow, and Diven families. The photographs include portraits and candid shots of mostly children, but also other family members. There are also portraits and candid shots of men in military uniform from World War I and World War II. Also contains greeting cards and the funeral book of Iva Nuzum. Most of the photographs include identifications and dates, though not all of them.

Photograph of three Nuzum sisters - Blanche Ferguson, Lucy Satterfield, and Mary Reed.

Men pictured include Freddie Brown, Carl Nuzum, Donald Meigs Nuzum, George Nuzum, and others not identified.

Leather wallet with initials "F.M.N." Telegram expressing sympathy from Ethel Herb and family (Nov. 16, 1964). In memoriam card from Yellowstone Boys' Ranch in response to contribution made by Mr. and Mrs. John Lassle and Karyl in memory of Mrs. Iva May Nuzum (Nov. 1964). Political campaign pamphlet for Cal Winslow (husband of Karly Mae Lassle).

Greeting cards sent to Frederick Meigs and Iva Mae Nuzum on the occassion of their 50th wedding anniversary.

Cards sent to Frederick Meigs Nuzum expressing sympathy on the occassion of his wife's (Iva Nuzum) passing

Memorial book from Iva Nuzum's funeral includes signatures of attendees, record of food donations, and obituary newspaper clippings.

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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