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0006: Virgil Anson Lewis Papers, 1843-1973, Marshall University Special Collections
0006: Virgil Anson Lewis Papers, 1843-1973, Marshall University Special Collections
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The Virgil A. Lewis papers consist primarily of a holograph draft of a history of Marshall College from its founding in 1837 until the 1890s, with an emphasis on the early years, before the Civil War. Included are research notes, trascriptions of documents, correspondence, and a copy of the contract between Mrs. Virgil Lewis and Lawrence Corbly, former president of the college, who carried on the work of the history after Mr. Lewis's death. There are also pamphlets written by Mr. Lewis and two compilations by his daughers Lucie and Virginia: "A History of the Lewis and Stone Families" and …
0023: Theeta Searcy Lyon Papers, 1923-1941, Marshall University Special Collections
0023: Theeta Searcy Lyon Papers, 1923-1941, Marshall University Special Collections
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Marshall College home economics professor. Papers consist of prints and original drawings of costumes and dress from Grecian times to 1941. Includes student drawings executed for classes in applied arts at Marshall and a typescript copy of 'History of American Dress as Affected by Politcial, Social, and Economic Conditions,' by Anna C. Wilson.
0063: James E. Morrow Letter, 1973, Marshall University Special Collections
0063: James E. Morrow Letter, 1973, Marshall University Special Collections
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This collection contains a photostatic copy of a letter to J.J. Jacob, governor of West Virginia.