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West Virginia and Regional History Center

David Weimer, Collector, Seneca and Houze Glass Records

18.95 Linear Feet 18 ft. 11 1/2 in. (14 record cartons, 15 in. each); (1 record carton, 17 in.); (1 small flat storage box, 1/2 in.)

Records of Seneca Glass (1891-1983) of Morgantown, West Virginia, and of Houze Glass (ca. 1920-2005) of Pt. Marion, Pennsylvania, collected by Dave Weimer a former employee of both companies. Members of the Weimer family were employed by Seneca Glass. Materials include employee records, pattern records, chemist correspondence, catalogs, and advertising, among other material. This collection is minimally processed.

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David Weimer, Collector, Seneca and Houze Glass Records 18.95 Linear Feet 18 ft. 11 1/2 in. (14 record cartons, 15 in. each); (1 record carton, 17 in.); (1 small flat storage box, 1/2 in.)

Weimer, David

Records of Seneca Glass (1891-1983) of Morgantown, West Virginia, and of Houze Glass (ca. 1920-2005) of Pt. Marion, Pennsylvania, collected by Dave Weimer a former employee of both companies. Members of the Weimer family were employed by Seneca Glass. Materials include employee records, pattern records, chemist correspondence, catalogs, and advertising, among other material. This collection is minimally processed.

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Seneca Glass Company Records

31.63 Linear Feet 11 document cases, 5 in. each; 15 records cartons, 15 in. each; 5 large flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 1 flat storage box, 1 1/2 in.; 2 rolled storage tubes, 6 in.; 16 ledgers, 6 ft. 5 in.

Catalogs, reports, contracts, correspondence, blueprints, drawings, certificates, deeds, and photographs of Seneca Glass Company, a Morgantown glass manufacturer noted for its production of handmade lead crystal glassware. The materials of this collection give insight into some of the daily activities of the company and its union such as determination of wages, settling of labor grievances, plans for expansion and modernization, productivity statistics, and stock inventories. Specifically noteworthy are the earliest certificate of incorporation in West Virginia, original construction blueprints by Elmer F. Jacobs, and early catalogs of the company's product line. There are also extensive addenda of Seneca Glass records that were acquired in 2005, 2019, and 2021; a contents list for the 2005 addendum can be found in the control folder onsite.

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Seneca Glass Company Records 31.63 Linear Feet 11 document cases, 5 in. each; 15 records cartons, 15 in. each; 5 large flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 1 flat storage box, 1 1/2 in.; 2 rolled storage tubes, 6 in.; 16 ledgers, 6 ft. 5 in.

Seneca Crystal

Catalogs, reports, contracts, correspondence, blueprints, drawings, certificates, deeds, and photographs of Seneca Glass Company, a Morgantown glass manufacturer noted for its production of handmade lead crystal glassware. The materials of this collection give insight into some of the daily activities of the company and its union such as determination of wages, settling of labor grievances, plans for expansion and modernization, productivity statistics, and stock inventories. Specifically noteworthy are the earliest certificate of incorporation in West Virginia, original construction blueprints by Elmer F. Jacobs, and early catalogs of the company's product line. There are also extensive addenda of Seneca Glass records that were acquired in 2005, 2019, and 2021; a contents list for the 2005 addendum can be found in the control folder onsite.

Series 6. Addendum 2019/12/13 (Boxes 29-31) Box 29, Box 30, Box 31

Addendum of 2019/12/13 includes catalogs, product photos, Seneca Center records, and other material. This addendum is minimally processed. (1913-1990; 2 ft. 7 1/2 in.)

Series 7. Addendum 2021/09/01 (Boxes 32-34) Box 32, Box 33, Box 34

Addendum of 2021/09/01 comprises photographic materials, production documentation, and historical reference items related to the Seneca Glass Company. Materials include photographic prints and film negatives depicting examples of Seneca lead crystal glassware, glass sample drops, copper‑etched printing blocks illustrating glassware patterns and nineteenth‑century glass shop scenes. The addendum also contains one document issued by the United States Department of State authorizing the purchase of twenty sets of glassware for the United States Embassy in France. Additional items include newspaper articles concerning Seneca Glass Company, glass drop samples, sample order forms dated 1976, articles pertaining to glass manufacturing, and developed photographs documenting the Seneca factory and its production processes. Framed photos in this addendum were likely from a contracted exhibit by Dolores Fleming, and feature photograph details such as location, date, and photographer name.

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Thomas E. Goff, Outdoor Sports Artifacts and Family Records

4.9 Linear Feet 4 ft. 10 1/2 in. (3 record cartons, 15 in. each); (1 document case, 5 in.); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (2 large flat storage boxes, 3 in. each); (unboxed bows and arrows) 0.002 Gigabytes 21 files, formats include .doc and .docx
Collection of Thomas E. Goff of Morgantown relating to his fly tying, archery, and sports equipment business. Includes two bamboo fly rods, fly tying equipment and supplies, flys, two creels, three bows, leather finger tips and arm guards, a quiver, and arrows. Also includes 103 issues of a Goffs/Goughs family genealogical newsletter (1983-2003), and 6 issues of a Van Schaick family genealogical newsletter (2000-2005). There are photographs of Thomas E. Goff and family and friends from ca. 1930-1980, including fishing and camping scenes (most are sepia-toned). There is also a photograph and biographical information regarding Thomas M. Goff who served in the Confederate Army in the 19th Virginia Cavalry during the Civil War. There are addenda regarding Carol Goff Janowitz and also the Goff family.
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Thomas E. Goff, Outdoor Sports Artifacts and Family Records 4.9 Linear Feet 4 ft. 10 1/2 in. (3 record cartons, 15 in. each); (1 document case, 5 in.); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (2 large flat storage boxes, 3 in. each); (unboxed bows and arrows) 0.002 Gigabytes 21 files, formats include .doc and .docx

Goff, Thomas E.
Collection of Thomas E. Goff of Morgantown relating to his fly tying, archery, and sports equipment business. Includes two bamboo fly rods, fly tying equipment and supplies, flys, two creels, three bows, leather finger tips and arm guards, a quiver, and arrows. Also includes 103 issues of a Goffs/Goughs family genealogical newsletter (1983-2003), and 6 issues of a Van Schaick family genealogical newsletter (2000-2005). There are photographs of Thomas E. Goff and family and friends from ca. 1930-1980, including fishing and camping scenes (most are sepia-toned). There is also a photograph and biographical information regarding Thomas M. Goff who served in the Confederate Army in the 19th Virginia Cavalry during the Civil War. There are addenda regarding Carol Goff Janowitz and also the Goff family.
West Virginia and Regional History Center

Weimer Family Seneca Glass Records and Artifacts

3.0 Linear Feet 3 ft. (2 record cartons, 15 in. each); (2 flat storage boxes, 3 in. each); (1 oversize folder)

Records and artifacts collected by the Weimer family of Morgantown, West Virginia. Members of their family worked for Seneca Glass in Morgantown. The collection includes company catalogs, brochures, photographs, paper glass patterns, glass molds, patterned glass tiles, and other material. This collection is minimally processed.

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Weimer Family Seneca Glass Records and Artifacts 3.0 Linear Feet 3 ft. (2 record cartons, 15 in. each); (2 flat storage boxes, 3 in. each); (1 oversize folder)

Weimer family

Records and artifacts collected by the Weimer family of Morgantown, West Virginia. Members of their family worked for Seneca Glass in Morgantown. The collection includes company catalogs, brochures, photographs, paper glass patterns, glass molds, patterned glass tiles, and other material. This collection is minimally processed.

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