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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 Date range 1882

West Virginia University, Alumni Association, Minute Book, 1873/1964 0.1 Linear Feet Summary: 1/2 in. (1 folder)

WVU Alumni Association
Minute book beginning with the first meeting of the Alumni Association on June 19, 1873, and ending with the meeting of June 9, 1898. The book includes a copy of the constitution of the association, which was adopted June 19, 1873. There is also a copy of an article concerning the minute book which appeared in the West Virginia Alumni News Vol. XXX, No. 2 (Fall1964).
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West Virginia University, Board of Regents and Executive Committee, Minutes, 1872/1919 0.44 Linear Feet Summary: 5 1/4 in. (3 reels of microfilm, 1.75 in. each)

West Virginia University. Board of Regents
The Board of Regents and its Executive Committee governed the administration of West Virginia University from 1868 to 1919. Several volumes on microfilm document the early history of the university from the minutes of Board of Regents and Executive Committee meetings. One volume from 1882 to 1901 records the minutes of the Board of Regents meetings while two volumes from 1872 to 1881 and 1882 to 1901 record the minutes of Executive Committee meetings. Topics include finances, buildings and facilities, faculty, student affairs, and other issues related to governing the school. The second reel of microfilm contains an alphabetical index to these three volumes.
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West Virginia University, Buildings and Grounds, Blueprints and Specifications, 1873/1979, bulk 1897/1978 0.3 Linear Feet 3.5 in. (1 small flat storage box, 3 in.; 6 oversize folders, 0.5 in.)

West Virginia University
Proposals, plans, and correspondence regarding West Virginia University building projects. Includes specifications for Woodburn Hall (1873) and blueprints for the north wing (1897), specifications for the Evansdale Library (1978), and renovation of Colson Hall (1978). There are also floor plans for Purinton House with a sketch of the exterior (ca. 1905). Other items include maps and drawings pertaining to east Morgantown (1901) and the WVU Campus (1971), and several blank diplomas for different schools and colleges within the University. The correspondence is from WVU President Jerome Raymond to architects competing for the contract to design an armory, mechanical hall, and a library with a museum (1899/03/16).
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West Virginia University, Buildings, Martin, Science, Woodburn, and Library, Architect Records, 1873/1910 0 Linear Feet Summary: 21 pages (copies)

West Virginia University
Twenty one xerox pages of typescript notes and items located regarding the architects employed by WVU. For planning and supervising the construction of Martin, Woodburn, and Science halls, and the old Library (administration) building.
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West Virginia University, College of Law, Records, 1807/2019, bulk 1920/2019 142.67 Linear Feet 142 feet and 8 inches Series I: 38 record cartons, 15 in. each; 2 document cases, 5 in. each; 3 document cases, 2.5 in. each; 3 flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 1 flat storage box, 1.5 in.; 1 unboxed item, 1.5 in.; Series II: 11 record cartons, 15 in. each; 5 unboxed reels of film, 1 in. each; Series III: 15 record cartons, 15 in. each; 2 document cases, 5 in. each; 3 oversize folders, 0.5 in. total; Series IV: 30 record cartons, 15 in. each; 4 index card boxes, 12 in. each; 1 document case, 5 in.; 6 flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 1 flat storage box, 4 in.; 1 flat storage box, 5 in.; 2 oversize folders, 0.25 in. total; 1 framed item, 1.5 in.; 3 unboxed ledgers, 9 in. total; Series V: 1 record carton, 15 in.; 2 oversize folders, 0.5 in. total; 2 unboxed rolled items, 9 in. total; Series VI: 4 record cartons, 15 in. each; 1 document case, 5 in.; Series VII: 5 record cartons, 15 in. each; 1 document case, 5 in.; 3 oversize folders, 0.75 in. total

West Virginia University. College of Law

This collection includes records transferred from the West Virginia University College of Law (COL). Series I includes papers of various COL faculty, administrators, alumni, and associates. The most common material types are correspondence, notes, publications, course materials, and case files. Series II includes materials used as class resources, generated by students, and related to curriculum. The most common material types are course notes, syllabi, exam instructions, and reading materials. Series III includes materials related to COL events and the College's various publications (e.g., newsletters and journals). The most common material types are event programs and invitations, event planning materials, and copies of newsletters. Series IV includes administrative materials and records of general College of Law operations. This series contains the most diverse grouping of materials, and it includes things like correspondence, photographs, reports, and some artifacts. Series V includes records of renovations, additions, and new construction of COL facilities. The most common material types are architectural drawings and related correspondence. Series VI includes records related to the process of maintaining and reviewing the College's accreditation status with the American Bar Association and American Association of Law Schools. The most common material types are ABA/AALS reports, compiled internal records, and correspondence. Series VII includes records of the law library. The most common material types are correspondence, reports, and American Association of Law Libraries items. More detailed content descriptions are provided at the series and box level.

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West Virginia University Ephemera, 1882/1891 0 Linear Feet 3 items

West Virginia University
Report of the class work of S.A. Hays for the term ending June 8, 1882, signed by A. W. Lorentz, principle of preparatory department, shows subjects studied and grades received. Letter, dated September 22, 1887, from E. M. Turner, president of the University to P. Hays, a Regent in Glenville, W. Va. Mentions a vacancy in the cadet corps in Hays's district and reports one hundred and sixty students enrolled in the University. Also an announcement signed by Prof. H. N. Ogden, promoting the West Virginia Society for the Extension of University Teaching, Ca. 1891. Shows officers of the State Society, the schedule of courses offered, and offers suggestions for the organization of local center.
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West Virginia University Flag Collection, 1863/1912 2.17 Linear Feet 4 oversize boxes, 5 in. each; 2 oversize boxes, 3 in. each

Several historic flags connected to West Virginia University or citizens of West Virginia include parts of a 10th West Virginia regimental flag; a Spanish flag taken during the Spanish-American War in Cuba; two 46-star United States flags; and a large flag with blue and gold stars and a red border. Also includes two rolled United States flags on poles and two rolled West Virginia flags on poles.
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West Virginia University, Honorary Degrees, Lists, 1873/1988 0 Linear Feet Summary: 10 pages

West Virginia University
Two lists, alphabetical and chronological, of honorary degree recipients of West Virginia University. Recipients include Newton D. Baker, Waitman Barbe, Michael Benedum, Luis Borges, Pearl Buck, Robert C. Byrd, Henry S. Commager, Roy Bird Cook, Earl Core, John J. Cornwell, Marmaduke Dent, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Henry D. Hatfield, John L. Lewis, J.A. McBride, Jennings Randolph, Sam Rayburn, Harold E. Stassen, Cyrus Vance, I.C. White, and Charles Yeager.
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