West Virginia University, Biographical Information regarding Cheerleader "Fuzzy" Knight

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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
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
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No special access restriction applies.

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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], West Virginia University, Biographical Information regarding Cheerleader "Fuzzy" Knight, A&M 5268, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
.01 Linear Feet 3 leaves (1 folder)
Creator:
West Virginia University. President's Office
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], West Virginia University, Biographical Information regarding Cheerleader "Fuzzy" Knight, A&M 5268, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Biographical information regarding John Forrest Knight (1901-1976), or "Fuzzy" Knight, a successful West Virginia University (WVU) cheerleader, and member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. He was also a musician who wrote two WVU fight songs, including "Fight Mountaineers" (1923) and "To Thee, Our Alma Mater" (1927), and worked as a theater musician in Fairmont, and in Morgantown. He later had success in Hollywood films.

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/