Collections : [West Virginia and Regional History Center]

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.

Includes materials documenting the personal and professional accomplishments of Fred Wyant, Jr. Series 1, comprised solely of digital scans of original content, includes binders, scrapbooks, and memorabilia retained throughout Wyant's life. There are materials relating to his early life, like childhood report cards; athletic achievements, like news clippings, game programs, and WVU Sports Hall of Fame correspondence; professional records, like NFL Official contracts and correspondence; and additional items relating to Wyant's death and memorial service. Series 2, comprised solely of audiovisual materials, includes recordings of 5 West Virginia University football games from the period when Wyant was on the team.