Repository: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Date range: 1864

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

Email: lori.hostuttler@mail.wvu.edu

Phone: (304) 293-3536

Web: wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu

Start Over Repository West Virginia and Regional History Center Date range 1864

Lee Scott Civil War Arms Collection, 1848/1870

8.16 Linear Feet 8 ft. 2 in. (8 unboxed artifacts in a safe, 5 ft.); (1 unboxed ammunition chest, 9 1/2 in.); (6 swords in 1 flat storage box, 6 in.); (4 swords in a composite flat storage box, 3.43 in) (4 flat storage boxes with artifact trays, 1 in., 3 1/2 in., 5 in., 6 1/2 in.); (1 flat storage box without artifact tray, 3 in.)

Abstract Or Scope: Thirty-six Civil War era weapons and related equipment. Includes rifles, swords, etc. See contents list for detailed description.

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02. Gun. Springfield model 1863 rifled musket, 1864 Unboxed

07. Gun. Springfield model 1870 trapdoor rifle, lock marked 1863, breach marked 1870, cut barrel, 1863/1870 Unboxed

Abstract Or Scope: This is a Springfield model 1863 converted into a trapdoor rifle which was a characteristic of the model 1870. The loading mechanism in the model 1863 was replaced with that of the model 1870.

25. Other. Package of 5 second fuses, dated 1864, 1864 Box 4

Morgan County Court Records, 1820/1880

24.4 Linear Feet Summary: 24 ft. 4 1/2 in. (58 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.)

Abstract Or Scope: Original court case papers, land surveys, deeds, and jury lists. Court case papers are mainly in regards to debts owed by individuals, and include: summons, warrants, bonds, bills of complaint, promissory notes, court transcripts, and affidavits related to the cases. Various other records include suits over assault and battery, inheritances, property, and child support. Contain a corresponding index, arranged alphabetically by persons named in the suits.

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10A, #16-f; 11A, #1-14, 1820/1880 Box 13

11A, #15-e; 12A, #1-9, 1820/1880 Box 14

12A, #10-b, 1820/1880 Box 15

James Wooddell, Compiler, Genealogy Research Papers, 1970/2000

16.5 Linear Feet 16 ft. 6 in. (13 record cartons, 15 in. each); (part of 1 flat storage box, 3 in.)

Abstract Or Scope: Genealogy research papers of James Wooddell regarding familes of primarily Pendleton, Pocahontas, and Randolph Counties, West Virginia. This collection also includes lists of veterans of various wars from Pocahontas County; deeds and surveys from Pocahontas County; papers regarding various towns and communities; and other related material.

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1810-1900 Federal Census Data Pocahontas County, VA/WV, 1810/1900 Box 11, Folder 41

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Deever/Deaver -- Letters (original documents), 1854/1889 Box 8, Folder 26

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Hartman, 1823/1995 Box 2, Folder 28

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Miles Dahmer Papers, 1791/1913

1.4 Linear Feet 1 ft. 3.5 in. (1 document case, 5 in.); (1 small flat storage box, 3 in.); (1 small flat storage box, 1.5 in.); (2 large flat storage boxes, 3 in. each)

Abstract Or Scope: Papers of the Dahmer family of Upper Tract, Pendleton County, WV, featuring the papers and artifacts of Miles Dahmer, who served the Confederacy in the 25th Virginia Infantry.

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1860s (12 items), 1860/1869 Box 1, Folder 16

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Diary (Labeled "1861;" 3" x 6"; contains short, sporadic entries recording [apparently] 25th Virginia Infantry activities for the period June-November 1861; entry of May 14 reads "Franklin Guards went into service of Virginia on this day;" there are also entries for 1884-1887 before and after the Civil War entries recording business transactions and activities), 1861/1887 Box 1, Folder 4

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Miles Dahmer Papers, 1791/1913 1.4 Linear Feet 1 ft. 3.5 in. (1 document case, 5 in.); (1 small flat storage box, 3 in.); (1 small flat storage box, 1.5 in.); (2 large flat storage boxes, 3 in. each)

Creator: Dahmer, Miles
Abstract Or Scope: Papers of the Dahmer family of Upper Tract, Pendleton County, WV, featuring the papers and artifacts of Miles Dahmer, who served the Confederacy in the 25th Virginia Infantry.

William Hazlett Martin Correspondence, 1862/1881

36.7 Gigabytes 820 .tif and .doc files

Abstract Or Scope: All materials in this collection are digital copies of the original materials.

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1864-01-05 Letter, 1864

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1864-01-05 Transcription, 1864

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1864-01-15 Letter, 1864

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Roy Bird Cook (1886-1961), Collector, Papers, 1774/1943

5.5 Linear Feet 5 ft. 6 in. (10 document cases, 5 in. each); (2 document cases, 2 1/2 in. each); (2 large flat storage boxes, 3 1/2 in. each); (1 large flat storage box, 3 in.); (3 oversize folders, 1 in.)

Abstract Or Scope: Includes genealogy and Civil War records collected by Roy Bird Cook of Lewis County, West Virginia. Series 1 through 5 were compiled by Marcellus W. Zimmerman. They include correspondence, church records, academic records, genealogical records, research manuscripts, and clippings regarding primarily the genealogy and history of Lewisburg and Greenbrier County, and the life and career of Confederate Brigadier General Alexander W. Reynolds. Series 6 through 8 were collected by Roy Bird Cook. They include military records and clippings regarding West Virginia units, the Confederate 31st Virginia Infantry, and other Confederate units from Virginia; there are also business and miscellaneous records, including ledgers, clippings, research notes, etc. Series 9 includes oversized material from earlier series.

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1864 December 11 -- I.W. Branham, Headquarters, Dublin (Va.) to Mrs. Patton regarding military action with mentions of Lieutenant General Jacobs, of Kentucky, and Generals Echols, Lee, Grant, Sherman and Early., 1864 Box 1, Folder 10

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1864 December 13 -- Headquarters Dublin, I.W. Branham to Mrs. Sally Patton regarding military movements., 1864 Box 1, Folder 10

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1864 December 13 -- I.W. Branham, Headquarters near Dublin, to [Mrs. Patton] regarding updates to military movements. Marked "Confidential.", 1864 Box 1, Folder 10

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Siler Family Papers, 1848/1968

66.6 Linear Feet Summary: 66 ft. 7 in. (149 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (1 small flat storage box, 3 1/2 in.); (2 oversize folders, 2 in.); (25 wrapped packages, 3 ft. 8 in.)

Abstract Or Scope: This is a collection of letters and documents tracing the personal and business life of an eastern panhandle West Virginia family. The papers concern a broad range of political, social, financial, and legal topics, particularly focusing on J. Hammond Siler, Jr., his parents, J. Hammond Siler, Sr. and Jessie Castleman Siler (residents of the Town of Bath better known as Berkeley Springs). Also includes correspondence and other papers from related families. Subjects include banking, the Civil War, the Episcopal church, secession of Virginia, Virginia Loyalty Oath, women's diaries, and women's letters and papers. A notable item in the collection is the diary of Anne Doyne Wolff Strother, wife of artist and writer David Hunter Strother, documenting a trip with husband and daughter Emily to New Orleans in 1857 (S2/Box 67, folder 1a).

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1888 Calendar, 1848/1968 Box S2/Box 80, Folder 3

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24th Triennial Conclave ribbon, 1848/1968 Box S2/Box 80, Folder 7

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26th Triennial Conclave ribbon, 1848/1968 Box S2/Box 80, Folder 5

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Hugh Sayre, Collector, Papers, 1872/1953

1.1 Linear Feet Summary: 1 ft. 1 in. (2 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 small flat storage box, 3 in.)

Abstract Or Scope: Correspondence, miscellaneous family papers, nineteenth century school records, ledgers, bank books, and memorabilia of Hugh F. Sayre and family of Parkersburg, Reedy, St. Marys and West Creek, West Virginia. Some material relates to oil and gas leases on the Sayre family farm and Sayre's invention of a scientific alphabet called EBDECORD.

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19th Century school papers and records, 1800/1899 Box 1, Folder 5

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Emory L. Kemp Papers regarding Industrial History, 1735/2021

154.83 Linear Feet 152 document cases, 5 in. each; 92 document cases, 4 in. each; 68 document cases, 2.5 in. each; 32 record cartons, 15 in. each; 1 flat storage box, 1.5 in.; 7 flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 4 flat storage boxes, 4 in. each; 1 small storage box, 6.5 in.; 1 index card box, 12 in.; 2 oversized items, 1.5 in. total; 2 microfilm reels, 1.75 in. each; 146 oversized folders, 18 in. 6.31 Gigabytes 678 files, formats include ASC, BK!, CAP, CHP, CIF, DOC, DOCX, ED, ELK, JPG, FRM, M4A, MON, MOV, MP4, PAP, PDF, PPT, PPTX, R2D, RTF, TIF, TRE, TXT, VGR, W51, WMA, WP, WPD, WPS, XLSX.

Abstract Or Scope: This collection includes materials from Dr. Emory L. Kemp's career of researching, documenting, and preserving historic structures. Kemp was a practicing civil engineer from 1952-1959, then taught civil engineering, historic preservation, and the history of technology from 1962-2003 at West Virginia University. He served as an expert consultant for the preservation of many historic engineering structures, including bridges, waterways, and mills. He also published regularly and remained active in several professional organizations.

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2014 Book Chapter Photographs and Suspension bridges, 1831/2014 Box 355

There are photographs from Chapters 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 of Kemps book Essays on the History of Transportation and Technology including the Weston and Gauley bridge Turnpike; Pulaski Skyway, New Jersey; origins of the modern suspension bridge; Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and introduction of the French Needle Dam to the United States. Other photographs include United Kingdom suspension bridges, the Cincinnati Suspension Bridge and a variety of French Suspension Bridges.

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"A History of Suspension bridge, 1801-1870" Grant Application, 1837/1993 Box 181

Kemp applied for an NEH grant to fund his publication, "A History of Suspension Bridge, 1801-1870." The box includes drafts of his grant application, grant application guidelines, clippings, engineering drawings, event programs, newsletters, facsimile book excerpts and lists of rivers, correspondence, comments from grant application reviewers, bibliographies, curriculum vitae and budgets. Subjects include suspension bridges in the Americas and Europe and iron beams. Highlights include a NRHP nomination for the Rehoboth Avenue Bridge.

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Alexandria Canal, 1804/1990 Box 116

Kemp was a consulting engineer and industrial archaeologist for the restoration of the tide lock and basin to help with a revitalization project for Alexandria, Virginia. The box includes the Preliminary Archaeological Survey Report, field notes, pamphlets, photos, correspondence, clippings, and a consulting agreement. Additionally, it includes pamphlets on the history of the City of Alexandria. The box includes facsimile correspondence with the United States Department of Commerce regarding the Geodetic Survey maps and charts, facsimile newspapers, reports and reference lists regarding those facsimiles. Finally, the box includes original slides that show engineering drawings of the canal. The following oversize materials were moved to Map Cabinet 12, Drawer 4, Folder 8: 18 sheets of facsimile and original newspapers (1831-1845, 1976-1985, and undated), 10 maps (1838, 1877-1884, 1949-1973 and undated), 1 illustration (undated).

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Alan Clarke Railroad Research Papers, 1861/2012

29.58 Linear Feet 13 document cases, 5 in. each; 4 document cases, 2.5 in. each; 1 document case, 4 in.; 18 record cartons, 15 in. each; 2 large flat storage boxes, 3.5 in. each 20.73 Gigabytes 1,897 files, formats primarily include .001, .csv, .txt, .rtf, .doc, .html, jpg, .tif, and other formats

Abstract Or Scope: Papers of historian, researcher, and author Alan Clarke. He authored a number of books relating to the history of railroads in the region of the state of West Virginia. This collection is minimally processed.

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3-Ring Notebooks: 12-14, 1864/1968 Box 4

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3-Ring Notebooks: 1-4, 1864/1968 Box 1

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3-Ring Notebooks: 15-17, 1864/1968 Box 5

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