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James E. Davis, Artist, Papers and Artworks, 1845/2013 61.33 Linear Feet 57 document cases, 5 in. each; 7 document cases, 2.5 in. each; 11 records cartons, 15 in. each; 2 oversize record cartons, 17 in. each; 5 large flat storage boxes, 3.5 in. each; 1 small flat storage box, 3.5 in.; 54 large flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 7 small flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 9 large flat storage boxes, 1.5 in. each; 1 envelope; 17 unboxed paintings

Davis, James E., 1901-1974
Artwork, photography, and papers of James Edward Davis, an artist born in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Davis studied art at Princeton University and had a prolific and varied artistic career, being particularly noted for his experimental abstract films involving color, light, and movement. This collection contains paintings, sketches, mobiles, photographic prints, transparencies, memoirs, notes on Frank Lloyd Wright and John Marin, and other material. There are addenda to this collection, which include memoirs and other writings, correspondence, material regarding Julia Davis and John W. Davis (relatives of James Davis), and other material. See "Scope and Content Note" and "Historical Note" for further information regarding this collection.
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Malcolm Davis, Artist, Papers, 1970/2015 11.46 Linear Feet 5 record cartons, 15 in. each; 11 document cases, 5 in. each; 3 document cases, 2.5 in. each

Davis, Malcolm H., 1937-2011

Papers of Malcolm Davis, noted potter and ceramic artist. The collection includes slides of his work, some correspondence, shino glaze recipe cards, sketchbooks, photographs, and research books regarding ceramics. Davis was known for his shino pottery with a distinctive glaze, and much of the collection relates to that work.

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Max Hayslette, Artist, Papers and Artwork, 1927/2019 3.7 Linear Feet 1 flat storage box, 3.5 in.; 1 newspaper box, 3 in.; 3 flat storage boxes, 1.5 in. each; 1 record carton, 15 in.; 1 oversize record carton, 18 in.; 5 unboxed paintings 10.70 Gigabytes 50 files, formats include .wma, .docx, .avi, .mp4

Hayslette, Max
Papers of artist Max Hayslette, native West Virginian and longtime resident of Washington state, documenting his early life, his travels, and his work in industrial design and painting. There is a scrapbook from his youth in Rupert, West Virginia, prints of his artwork, photographs documenting his travels, and articles and news clippings about him and his work. There are also items related to his donation of a painting to the Rainelle Area Planning Commission to assist with their town restoration (in West Virginia). These items include an album of Rainelle student artwork given to him, a key to the city of Rainelle, a Distinguished West Virginian Award, and various clippings.
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Richard Kidwell Miller, Artist, Papers and Artwork, 1939/2012 0.4 Linear Feet Summary: 5 in. (1 document case, 5 in.; 3 unboxed paintings) 0.02 Gigabytes 27 .jpg files

Miller, Richard Kidwell
Artwork and Papers of Richard Kidwell Miller (1930-2012), a Fairmont-born artist, teacher, singer, and actor. Includes paintings (3 items), biographical material, correspondence, programs and catalogs for exhibits, newspaper and magazine clippings, photographs, reproductions of artwork, and other material. Please see "Scope and Content Note" and "Historical Note" for further information.
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Roy Riethmiller, Artist, Three Prints of Artistic Renderings, 1983/1992 0.01 Linear Feet Summary: 2 items (1 folder)

Two prints of artistic renderings of Ohio River scenes by artist Roy Riethmiller, including 1) Ohio Power Company -- Cardinal Plant -- Brilliant, Ohio (1983; 16 1/2 in. x 29 in.; 58/250); 2) Henry Covered Bridge, Pennsylvania (1984; 13 1/2 in. x 17 in.); 3) Veteran's Memorial Bridge -- Weirton, West Virginia (1992; 16 1/2 in. x 24 in.; 22/250).
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Sam McColloch, Compiler, Three Manuscripts regarding Family History, Artists, and Fighter Pilot, 1904/2014 0.25 Linear Feet 2.5 in. (1 document case) 0.32 Gigabytes 75 files, formats include .docx, .xslx, .jpg, .tif, .xls, .doc

McColloch, Samuel Wilbur, 1931-
Three manuscripts compiled by Sam McColloch, including: the letters of Archie and Mahala McColloch, a West Virginia couple who moved to the Arizona Territory; the artwork of West Virginia painters Leona Hatcher and Lyle Bennet; and the mission logs and letters of Korean Conflict pilot John Walker Hatcher. All material compiled in these manuscripts is transcribed or photocopied. There are also three compact discs with digital copies of these manuscripts. See "Scope and Content Note" for further information.
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Sam McColloch, Photographer, Photographic Prints, 1983/1999 1.2 Linear Feet Summary: 1 ft. 2 in. (1 flat storage box, 3 in.); (1 stack of unboxed, framed items, 11 in.)

Photographic prints by photographic artist Sam McColloch. Includes 25 artworks, some of which juxtapose images of contemporary architecture with natural scenes. Locations of his photographs include Texas, West Virginia, the Pacific Northwest, the United Kingdom, and Paris. Also includes two calendars, one from 2012 with miscellaneous photos, and one from 2019 with photos of scenes in Big Bend National Park, Texas. Sam McColloch grew up in New Martinsville, West Virginia, earning degrees in Geology and Chemistry from West Virginia University in 1953 and 1957. While employed as a geologist by Shell Oil Company from 1957 to 1985, he took up photography as an artistic medium, which he began pursuing seriously in 1977.

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Strother Family Papers, 1846/1990 1.25 Linear Feet 1 ft 3 in. (3 document cases, 2 1/2 in. each); (2 flat storage boxes, 3 1/2 in. each); (2 flat storage box, 1 1/2 in. each)

Strother family

Papers regarding the Strother family, particularly David Hunter Strother, a writer and illustrator for Harpers Magazine, who published under the pseudonym "Porte Crayon." Contains artwork (including some from Strother's time in Mexico and some by other artists), correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, and material regarding the genealogy and history of the Strother family.

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West Virginia University, College of Creative Arts, Publicity Office, Records, 1897/1995 4.3 Linear Feet 4 ft. 4 in. (2 record cartons, 15 in. each); (1 record carton, 17 in.); (1 flat storage box, 3 in.); (2 oversize scrapbooks, 1 in. each)

West Virginia University. College of Creative Arts. Publicity Office
Records of the WVU. College of Creative Arts. Publicity Office. Includes clippings (Music Dept., 1953-54; CAC, 1964-69); newsletters (Music Dept., 1950-66; CAC, 1982-83, 1992-95); and news releases (CAC, 1969-77, 1986-95). There are scrapbooks for the Women's Music Club (1 volume, 1904-1919), Music Dept. (1 volume, 1951-59), and CAC events (9 volumes, 1966-92). A photo album contains photographs of the construction of Eisland Hall (ca.1953-54). There are also slides, photographs, and other records documenting the construction and dedication of the CAC facility (ca.1966-68). A slide show with accompanying audio cassette that profiles the facilities and programs of the CAC (ca.1976-79). The inception of WVU's "School of Music" is documented by an original announcement outlining staff and course of instruction for the 1897-98 academic year. There is also an addendum of 2004/09/16 (1 record carton, 17 in.) that includes CAC dedication program (1969), newsletters (1982-1998), and news releases (1989-1991).
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