Collections : [West Virginia and Regional History Center]

Includes a sampling of the printing work done by Pioneer Press and Hill & Dale Private Press and Typefoundry, such as books, posters, printed artwork, event programs, corporate mail solicitations, magazines, and stationery. The collection also features materials related to Hopkins's work as a member of the American Typecasting Fellowship (ATF), including several copies of newsletters, all printed and distributed by Hopkins at Hill & Dale, and his own publications about the art of printing. Additionally, the collection includes a scrapbook completed by Lynda Hopkins circa 1953 regarding West Virginia history and culture. Much of Hopkins's commercial work done at Pioneer Press is focused on local history, regional organizations, and other WV- or WVU-related content. These materials are located in series 1. The Hill & Dale materials are more often related to Hopkins's passion for the art and history of printing, letterpress, type, and typefaces. These materials, along with ATF newsletters, Hopkins's own published books, and similar items, are located in series 2.

This collection contains materials of various formats used and created by historian Dr. Ronald Lewis throughout his career. There are records and course materials from classes taught by Dr. Lewis at the University of Delaware and, primarily, at West Virginia University (WVU). It includes other documents relating to his work as a faculty advisor to graduate students in WVU's history department. There is extensive documentation of his research, most of which was done on Appalachian history and West Virginia coal mining, including articles he has written, facsimiles of primary and secondary sources used in his research, and A/V materials like oral histories. Records generated from Dr. Lewis's scholarly activities are included, such as book and article reviews and conference presentations. There are also materials relating to his other professional pursuits, such as his membership in historical organizations and correspondence with other professionals in the field. This collection provides a broad overview of the work of an historian in an academic institution.

The dates provided are reflective of material creation, except within the Welsh Miners and Scott's Run subseries. These dates, listed in folder titles, reflect the content and were determined by the donor when he created and titled these files. Please be aware that the dates may not be accurate for every item within the folder/box but rather reflect the general timeframe of the subject matter.

Born digital and audiovisual materials exist within the collection as floppy disks, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, and cassettes.

Addendum of 2024 May 29 includes similar materials but reflects Dr. Lewis's more recent work. There are materials relating to his work as a professor and faculty member, the development of two books and other publications, and documentation of his career. Common formats include lecture notes, facsimiles of research sources, and correspondence; digital materials exist within the addendum as floppy disks, zip disks, and CDs.