Administrative Assistant (William Loy) files

Scope and content:

This sub-series details the undertakings of William Loy, Executive Assistant to Governor Arch Moore from 1968-1977. Loy's duties involved the day-to-day general operations of the Governor's office. This sub-series contains state planning documents, documents relating to the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Finance and Administration, the Department of Education, the Department of Highways, state hospitals, employment applications, legal cases, correspondence with state leaders, requests from city councils, conference correspondence, and general communication and personal mail. As Executive Assistant, Loy was responsible for communicating and coordinating with national and regional Governors' Conferences. The conferences that Loy prepared materials for included the Midwestern Governors' conference, Middle Atlantic Governors' conference, Southern Governors' conference, the National Governors' conference, the Republican Governors' conference, and the Southern States conference. Included are papers and communication relating to these events. Also included are personal and general correspondence related to Loy's duties managing Governor Moore's public appearances, requests for entertainment, speaking engagements, endorsements, and tours of the State Capitol.

Language:
English .

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
Parent restrictions:
The bulk of the Gubernatorial papers subgroup is closed for processing. Access may be granted at the discretion of the curator.
Parent terms of access:

Materials may contain sensitive or private information. Researchers may use data collected from these materials in the statistical aggregate or as an example to illustrate a theme. No identifying information should point to specific individuals or families mentioned in the files.

Materials produced by public servants while carrying out official duties are not copyrighted. Materials created outside of official duties, including diaries, personal correspondence, and campaign materials, are protected by copyright. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please contact the West Virginia Regional History Center.

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