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West Virginia and Regional History Center

Helvetia Reformed Church Records

1.19 Linear Feet Summary: 1 ft. 2 1/4 in. (1 folder, 2 in); (7 reels of microfilm, 1.75 in. each)
The records and papers of a Randolph County church the Helvetia German Evangelical Reformed (later Zion Presbyterian), containing minute books, treasurer records, newsletters, correspondence and photographs. The early records of the Helvetia church are in German, the original language of the immigrant Swiss pioneers and founders of the church and Helvetia. The records are reflective of the struggles of the congregation in financing and constructing the church building and becoming affiliated with a denomination. The records also indicate the "Americanization" of the immigrant community reflected in the change in language of the documents from German to English and in the change of denomination membership from German Evangelical Reformed to that of the Presbyterian Church-U.S.A. in 1947 where it has since shared a pastor with the Pickens Presbyterian Church.
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Helvetia Reformed Church Records 1.19 Linear Feet Summary: 1 ft. 2 1/4 in. (1 folder, 2 in); (7 reels of microfilm, 1.75 in. each)

Helvetia Reformed Church
The records and papers of a Randolph County church the Helvetia German Evangelical Reformed (later Zion Presbyterian), containing minute books, treasurer records, newsletters, correspondence and photographs. The early records of the Helvetia church are in German, the original language of the immigrant Swiss pioneers and founders of the church and Helvetia. The records are reflective of the struggles of the congregation in financing and constructing the church building and becoming affiliated with a denomination. The records also indicate the "Americanization" of the immigrant community reflected in the change in language of the documents from German to English and in the change of denomination membership from German Evangelical Reformed to that of the Presbyterian Church-U.S.A. in 1947 where it has since shared a pastor with the Pickens Presbyterian Church.
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Maxwell Family Papers

10.1 Linear Feet Summary: 10 ft. 1/2 in. (20 document cases, 5 in. each); (2 document cases, 2 1/2 in. each); (1 large flat storage box, 3 in.); (2 wrapped scrapbooks, 1 in. each); (1 wrapped diary, 2 1/2 in.); (wrapped galley proofs, 1 in. ); (wrapped diplomas, 2 items); (3 wrapped ledgers, 1 in. each); (1 card file box, 4 in.) 0.01 Gigabytes 1 .pdf file
Papers of Hu Maxwell (1860-1927), historian, editor, and author of several county histories of West Virginia, along with papers and records of other family members. There are manuscripts of fiction, verse, and local history written by Maxwell, as well as a number of his manuscripts and publications dealing with forestry which were prepared while he was a member of the Forest Service of the United States Department of Agriculture. Maxwell kept a diary during the years 1901-1919 while residing in Morgantown, Chicago, Illinois, and Washington, D.C., which is extensive for the period of World War I and which contains notes on the diary of Rufus Maxwell (1855-1907). See scope and content note for more detail.
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Maxwell Family Papers 10.1 Linear Feet Summary: 10 ft. 1/2 in. (20 document cases, 5 in. each); (2 document cases, 2 1/2 in. each); (1 large flat storage box, 3 in.); (2 wrapped scrapbooks, 1 in. each); (1 wrapped diary, 2 1/2 in.); (wrapped galley proofs, 1 in. ); (wrapped diplomas, 2 items); (3 wrapped ledgers, 1 in. each); (1 card file box, 4 in.) 0.01 Gigabytes 1 .pdf file

Maxwell family
Papers of Hu Maxwell (1860-1927), historian, editor, and author of several county histories of West Virginia, along with papers and records of other family members. There are manuscripts of fiction, verse, and local history written by Maxwell, as well as a number of his manuscripts and publications dealing with forestry which were prepared while he was a member of the Forest Service of the United States Department of Agriculture. Maxwell kept a diary during the years 1901-1919 while residing in Morgantown, Chicago, Illinois, and Washington, D.C., which is extensive for the period of World War I and which contains notes on the diary of Rufus Maxwell (1855-1907). See scope and content note for more detail.
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Pickens Presbyterian Church Records

0.15 Linear Feet Summary: 1 3/4 in. (1 reel of microfilm, 1.75 in.)
The minute books of a Randolph County church recording minutes to session meetings, the church governing body composed of elected church officers such as elders and deacons. The minutes refer to disciplinary actions, admittance of new members, and the hiring of ministers. There are also church newsletters which contain information on weddings, funerals and social activities of the church.
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Pickens Presbyterian Church Records 0.15 Linear Feet Summary: 1 3/4 in. (1 reel of microfilm, 1.75 in.)

Pickens Presbyterian Church
The minute books of a Randolph County church recording minutes to session meetings, the church governing body composed of elected church officers such as elders and deacons. The minutes refer to disciplinary actions, admittance of new members, and the hiring of ministers. There are also church newsletters which contain information on weddings, funerals and social activities of the church.
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William Rice Research Papers regarding West Virginia Genealogy and Other Topics

20 Linear Feet 20 ft. (16 record cartons, 15 in. each)
Historical research material collected by William Rice from ca. 1975-2015, mostly relating to the history of western Virginia and southeastern West Virginia, the Upper Potomac River basin, and particularly Elkins and Randolph County. There are three record series including subject files (boxes 1-4), miscellaneous research files (boxes 4-5), and family histories (boxes 5-16). Subject files are arranged alphabetically and cover many topics ranging from early settlement, the formation of cities and counties, wars, etc. Miscellaneous research files regard the War of 1812 and the Civil War in connection with western Virginia, among other material. Family history files are arranged alphabetically by last name; they document mostly eighteenth-century settlers of what was once Augusta County, Virginia.
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William Rice Research Papers regarding West Virginia Genealogy and Other Topics 20 Linear Feet 20 ft. (16 record cartons, 15 in. each)

Rice, William (Bill)
Historical research material collected by William Rice from ca. 1975-2015, mostly relating to the history of western Virginia and southeastern West Virginia, the Upper Potomac River basin, and particularly Elkins and Randolph County. There are three record series including subject files (boxes 1-4), miscellaneous research files (boxes 4-5), and family histories (boxes 5-16). Subject files are arranged alphabetically and cover many topics ranging from early settlement, the formation of cities and counties, wars, etc. Miscellaneous research files regard the War of 1812 and the Civil War in connection with western Virginia, among other material. Family history files are arranged alphabetically by last name; they document mostly eighteenth-century settlers of what was once Augusta County, Virginia.
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Willis Guy Tetrick, Jr. Genealogy Research Papers

131.6 Linear Feet 131 ft. 7 in. (41 record cartons, 15 in. each); (1 oversize record carton, 18 in.); (1 flat storage box, 3 in.); (274 unboxed ledgers and notebooks, 78 ft. 7 in.)
Genealogy research papers compiled by W. Guy Tetrick and his son Willis G. Tetrick, Jr. The Tetricks were from Harrison County and the material in the collection mainly regards families of Harrison County and north central West Virginia. The collection contains mostly original genealogical compilations and family histories. It also contains personal and business correspondence; financial records; publications regarding local and state history; newspapers and news clippings; obituaries, cemetery records; records of the Sons of the American Revolution; and other material.
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Willis Guy Tetrick, Jr. Genealogy Research Papers 131.6 Linear Feet 131 ft. 7 in. (41 record cartons, 15 in. each); (1 oversize record carton, 18 in.); (1 flat storage box, 3 in.); (274 unboxed ledgers and notebooks, 78 ft. 7 in.)

Tetrick, Willis Guy, Jr., 1911-1995
Genealogy research papers compiled by W. Guy Tetrick and his son Willis G. Tetrick, Jr. The Tetricks were from Harrison County and the material in the collection mainly regards families of Harrison County and north central West Virginia. The collection contains mostly original genealogical compilations and family histories. It also contains personal and business correspondence; financial records; publications regarding local and state history; newspapers and news clippings; obituaries, cemetery records; records of the Sons of the American Revolution; and other material.

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