Series 1. Pioneer Press

Containers:
Box 1, Box 2, Box 3, Box 4, Box 5, Box 8, Oversize folder 1
Scope and content:

Series 1 is comprised of a sample of materials printed at Pioneer Press. It features a range of their products, including books, posters, printed artwork, event programs, corporate mail solicitations, magazines, and stationery. The press primarily served clients local to their Terra Alta shop, like regional magazines, WVU Athletics, and WV-based corporations. Those local interests are reflected in materials of this series. The series also includes materials related to the press's internal operations, like order forms, correspondence, and advertisements. Along with these items are several pre-printing mock-ups and illustration boards that have symbols and transparent color overlays taped into place, which offer insight into the processes of commercial printing (Box 8).

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:

Researchers may access born digital materials by requesting to view them in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia Regional History Center reference department. in advance.

Materials in Box 9 (Lynda Hopkins's West Virginia history scrapbook and a hardcover book printed by Pioneer Press) are currently closed for additional preservation work.

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.