Collections : [James Madison University]

James Madison University

Second Floor Room 203, MSC 1704
Carrier Library
James Madison University
880 Madison Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Primary Collecting Areas:
JMU History, Local history, Shenandoah Living Archive, Shenandoah National Park Oral Histories, Pulp Fiction Collection, Artists' Book Collection, Juvenile Collection, Rare Books and Manuscripts
Description:
JMU Special Collections documents the central Shenandoah Valley region as well as the history of James Madison University. Special Collections includes strong collections of Pulp Fiction magazines, Artists' Books, and a Juvenile Literature collection created in support of JMU's history as a teacher's college. Special Collections collaborates with faculty, alumni, liaison librarians, and community members in identifying and collecting rare and historic materials for use in instruction and research.
POC: Tiffany Cole
Phone: (540) 568-3444
Phone: (540) 568-3612
Fax: (540) 568-3405
Start Over Repository James Madison University Creator Wayland, John Walter, 1872-1962
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Class of 1913 Reunion Book, 1914/1935

0.2 cubic feet 1 box
The Class of 1913 Reunion Book contains photographs, programs, and written entries regarding the activities and whereabouts of members of the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg graduating class of 1913, from 1914-1935.
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Class of 1913 Reunion Book, 1914/1935 0.2 cubic feet 1 box

Wayland, John Walter, 1872-1962
The Class of 1913 Reunion Book contains photographs, programs, and written entries regarding the activities and whereabouts of members of the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg graduating class of 1913, from 1914-1935.
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Julia Davis papers on The Shenandoah, 1930/1945

0.25 cubic feet 17 folders
The collection comprises correspondence, manuscript drafts, research materials, and printed ephemera relating to Julia Davis's book The Shenandoah.
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United Daughters of the Confederacy, Turner Ashby Chapter Records, 1896/1991

2.42 cubic feet 3 boxes, 9 audiocassettes
This collection deals with the records from the Turner Ashby Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. These records are mostly comprised of membership applications dated 1896-1991, along with memorabilia such as confederate banners, scrapbooks, yearbooks, cassette tapes, and the original charters for the chapter.
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John Wayland interviewed by Wip Robinson Digital-Materials SC0121-SET-001

Dr. John Wayland interviewed by Wip Robinson. Topics include James W. Marshall ("Cyclone Jim"); the oldest town in the Shenandoah Valley; the "German Regiment" led by Abraham Bowman of the Shenandoah Valley; Powell's Fort in Massanutten, and the origin of its name; the location and history of Shawnee Springs; The history of the courthouse in Woodstock; the old log church where Muhlenberg and Asbury gave sermons; the Bloody Ford; the story of the John Rhodes family "killed by Indians;" Craney Island; the iron foundry, flour mill and saw mill (Abraham Byrd); the Stony Man and Hawksbill Head, Blue Ridge Mountain Range. Side B.

  1. Sound Recordings, 1960/1968
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John W. Wayland Papers, 1916/1980

0.2 cubic feet 5 folders
The John W. Wayland Papers, 1916-1980, are comprised of the writings of John Walter Wayland, historian and original faculty member at the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg. Many documents relate to the founding and early years of the school.
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John W. Wayland Papers, 1916/1980 0.2 cubic feet 5 folders

Wayland, John Walter, 1872-1962
The John W. Wayland Papers, 1916-1980, are comprised of the writings of John Walter Wayland, historian and original faculty member at the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg. Many documents relate to the founding and early years of the school.
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A. D. Lough correspondence, 1902/1920

0.08 cubic feet 1 folder
Four letters written to A. D. Lough of Pendleton County, West Virginia. Correspondents include John W. Wayland and John C. Myers.
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John W. Wayland to A. D. Lough letter, 1902

Wayland is inquiring about a story Lough wrote concerning an "Indian legend" published in the P[hilomathean]. M[onthly]. Philomathean Monthly was a student periodical at Bridgewater College founded by Wayland, a member of the Philomathean Literary Society. The article, titled "Lovers' Leap", was published in the March 1902 issue of Philomathean Monthly. Wayland asked if he could enter Lough's story for publication in a recently established Boston magazine.

  1. A. D. Lough correspondence, 1902/1920

John W. Wayland to A. D. Lough letter, 1910

Wayland begins by acknowledging Lough's recent letter. Wayland references a Mrs Miller, an acquaintance of Lough's, who has expressed interest in the position of matron for the new dormitory (now Harper Allen-Lee Hall) being constructed at the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg (now JMU).

  1. A. D. Lough correspondence, 1902/1920

John W. Wayland to A. D. Lough letter, 1910

Wayland references the proposed article or series of articles he plans to write with Lough on mountain people, particularly of the "more primitive districts." He is interested in anything about their "houses, house life, religion, superstitions, traditions, marriage customs, beliefs about death, witchcraft, signs, omens, etc." as well as their "mechanical skill, industries, hospitality, devotion to house, etc., etc."

  1. A. D. Lough correspondence, 1902/1920

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