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West Virginia and Regional History Center

West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Primary Collecting Areas:
West Virginia and Appalachia History and Culture
Description:
The West Virginia & Regional History Center preserves and provides access to the records that document the history and culture of the state and the central Appalachian region. The Center is part of West Virginia University Libraries.
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Start Over Repository West Virginia and Regional History Center Subjects Art and artists

Alice McMechen, Collector, Papers of Artist Alvena V. Seckar, 1945/2008 .3 Linear Feet 4 in. (document case)

Seckar, Alvena, 1916-2012
Papers of artist and author Alvena V. Seckar, collected by her friend Alice McMechen. Collection includes newspaper and magazine articles; material regarding work-in-progress "Jewels of Memory"; invitations to Seckar's birthday parties, correspondence, photographs, artworks, and copies of two of Seckar's books.
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Alvena V. Seckar, Author and Artist, Artwork and Papers, 1940/1968 7.0 Linear Feet Summary: 7 ft. (16 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 flat storage box, 3 1/2 in.); (3 paintings)

Seckar, Alvena, 1916-2012
Correspondence, 1954-1968, typescripts, class notes, course outlines, clippings, pamphlets, paintings, and photographs of an artist and author. Subjects include Islamic, Arabic, and Near Eastern art and the work of Paul Hogarth. Paintings include [Coal Country Scene], oil on canvas, 25 x 30, ca. 1960; [Two Children on House Steps], oil on board, 24.5 x 28, ca. 1960; and Hazel Coal Mine, oil on board, 26 x 28, ca. 1960. This collection also includes an antique children's book slate (dating from the 19th century) owned by Seckar.
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Alvena V. Seckar, Author and Artist, Writings, Photographs, Scrapbooks, and Other Material, 1927/2005 8.3 Linear Feet 8 ft. 3 1/2 in. (3 record cartons, 15 in. each); (1 record carton, 17 in.); (6 document cases, 5 in. each); (3 document cases, 2 1/2 in. each)

Papers of artist and author Alvena Seckar, who spent much of her early life in West Virginia. Includes writings by Seckar, including both autobiographical and fictional writings; photographs, mainly of Seckar, her family, and her artwork; family documents; correspondence; scrapbooks; and other material. Please be aware that parts of the collection have been minimally processed and therefore remain in their original physical and intellectual arrangement.

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Ann L. Linger, Artist, Painting, 1985 0.1 Linear Feet Summary: 1 unboxed painting

Linger, Ann L.
Watercolor painting titled "The Hornor Girls' Farm-Summer" by Ann L. "Annie" Linger (21 1/2 in. x 28 1/2 in.). This painting was created for a fundraiser to protest the construction of the Stonewall Jackson Dam.
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Ann Magnuson, Performance Artist, Papers, 1973/2024 2.34 Linear Feet 2 ft. 4 in. (2 document cases, 5 in.; 1 flat storage box, 1.5 in.; 2 flat storage boxes, 3.5 in. each; 3 storage boxes, 3 in. each; 1 oversize folder, 0.01 in.) 3.05 Gigabytes 77 files, formats include .wav, .docx, .mp4, .jpg, .html, .png

Magnuson, Ann

Publications, sound recordings, and other material documenting the career of Ann Magnuson, an actress, performance artist, and nightclub performer who grew up in Charleston, West Virginia. She worked at Club 57 in New York, a gathering place for artists such as Keith Haring and Kenny Scharf.

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Arthur J. Ballard, Costume Artist and Curator, Papers, 1930/2015 24.83 Linear Feet 24 ft. 10 in. (17 record cartons, 15 in. each; 5 document cases, 5 in. each; 5 flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 2 flat storage boxes, 1.5 in. each; one bust; 33 pieces of framed art) 4.7 Gigabytes 25 files, formats include .jpg, .iso, .cue, .md5, .wav

Ballard, Arthur J., 1931-2017
Professional and personal papers of Arthur J. "Pete" Ballard, a teacher, museum curator, and costume artist. He taught at the North Carolina School of the Arts, curated the costume collection at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and exhibited his work as a painter and costume artist. The collection includes project files documenting his work involving costume and painting exhibits, lectures, and theatrical productions; slides and photographs of exhibits; and awards and honors records; among other material. There are also several addenda to the collection. See Scope and Content Note for more information about collection contents. See Historical Note for more information about Ballard.
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Bernie Peace, Artist, Papers and Artwork, 1960/2013 7.5 Linear Feet 7 ft. 5 3/4 in. (5 record cartons, 15 in. each); (3 flat storage boxes, 3 1/2 in. each); (1 oversize folder, 2 items); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (1 flat storage box, 1 1/2 in.); (1 loose item, 1/4 in.)

Peace, Bernie, 1933-2019
Papers of West Virginia artist Bernie Peace who taught at West Liberty State College in the Wheeling area for 35 years, from 1960-1995. Includes notebooks of slides of artworks, exhibit programs, and clippings, among other material. Addenda include 56 photo collages, and 23 artworks of mixed media.
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Blanche Lazzell, Artist, Papers, 1881/1992 9.08 Linear Feet 9 ft. 1 in. (9 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (1 flat storage box, 3 in.); (1 flat storage box, 3 1/2 in.); (2 record cartons, 15 in. each); (1 oversize box, 15 in.); (1 index card box, 3 in.); (4 reels of microfilm, 1.75 in. each)

Lazzell, Blanche, 1878-1956
Photographs, postcards, engravings, sketches, art tools, correspondence, pamphlets, recipes and newspaper clippings belonging to Blanche Lazzell, a West Virginia born leading American artist of the inter-war years. The collection reflects her development as an artist from her student days at West Virginia University to the end of the Korean War. Addenda include correspondence, genealogy, published material, photos, prints, drawings, news clippings, and mementos of Blanche Lazzell. Addenda topics include Lazzell family history, Blanche's art and artistic influences, and the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). See Historical Note for information on Blanche Lazzell.
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