E. First lady files, 1965/1977

Extent:
7 Linear Feet II.A.-1 - II.A.-7 (as of 6/26/2019)
Scope and content:

This series documents the activities of Shelley Moore, First Lady of West Virginia from 1969 to 1977. She served as Honorary Chair of the West Virginia Library Commission, member of the West Virginia Commission on Mental Retardation, and member of the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Planning and Advisory Council. The series contains Library Commission reports, library accession lists, publication lists, information on public library construction; and reports, meeting minutes, ephemera from the West Virginia Commission on Mental Retardation and the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Planning and Advisory Council. As First Lady of West Virginia, Moore was responsible for hosting and coordinating social functions at the Governor's Mansion such as legislative receptions, luncheons, and coffee receptions for various organizations. Moore also participated in social functions at national and regional Governors' Conferences. Included are invitations, documents, and photos relating to many of these social events. Also included are personal and general correspondence related to Mrs. Moore's duties managing incoming and outgoing invitations and requests for entertainment, speaking engagements, recipe requests, needlepoint and other organizations, as well as tour guides for the Governor's Mansion. One of the most significant social events was her husband's inauguration as Governor in 1969. There are many photos and correspondence related to this event.

Language:
English.
Arrangement:

This series is arranged chronologically.

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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