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0594: Charles Runyon Papers, 1945, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of a typed manuscript diary called, “Ie Shima Diary” as well as a copy of the diary. The diary covers daily events at Ie Shima from the seizing of the island until VJ Day and after, including the death of soldiers by ingesting wood alcohol and speeches given by generals. Also included are copies of photographs from the 3020th Engineering Topographical Corps in September 1945 after the end of the war, featuring handwritten captions on the back as well as a copy of a local surrender document from the Japanese dated September 7, 1945.

0589: Nellie Radford Diploma, 1911, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection is composed of a 1911 diploma for Nellie from Douglas[sic?] High School in Huntington, West Virginia. The diploma is mounted on cardboard and signed by Wilson Foulk, J. W. Scott, C. W. Kend__ and J. K. Oney.

0606: Beard Family Papers, 1942-1997, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of two letters from 1942, one undated wedding invitation, and one obituary clipping for Ruth C. Womack Beard. The two letters, addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Beard, include one each from “McIntosh” and “Stanford”, thanking them for golf socks and updating the Beards on family news such as the enlistment of family members and the author.

0607: George Colin Mcintosh Typescript, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of a manuscript by George C. McIntosh where he reflects on his life and religious beliefs, which are fluid.

0588: Ina Crawford Scrrapbook, 1923-1936, Marshall University Special Collections

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The collection contains mixed printed and manuscript materials as well as a scrapbook. Correspondence primarily consists of letters from Okey Hayslip, Crawford’s future husband. Other materials include personal and business papers such as greeting cards, menus, programs, clippings, and financial documents.

The scrapbook is a repurposed cash book with extensive amounts of clippings, correspondence, and ephemera pasted in. The clippings relate to local events, including deaths, social engagements, news, and miscellaneous subjects such as kitchen tips. The correspondence consists of postcards and empty envelopes. Ephemera includes personal and business cards, materials from the Rainbow Garden, Martha Washington Candies, and Eda …

0590: Maurice Harmon Papers, 1993-1994, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection contains materials related to Maurice Harmon’s work during his time at Marshall University and slightly after. The bulk of the collection consists of works in progress by Harmon and others at Marshall. The works in progress included in this collection are “Sean O'Faolain”, Constable (London, England), 1994 and “Preserving the Word: Descriptive Catalogue of Maurice Harmon’s Library of Anglo-Irish Literature and Criticism” compiled by Barbara R. Brown and edited by Lisle G. Brown, John Deaver Drinko Academy for American Political Institutions and Civic Culture, 1996. These works consist of both proofs and files on floppy disks. Other materials …

0576: Richard Marks Collection, 1953-2012, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of two series, with Series I containing material related to genealogy and Series II containing professional papers relevant to Richard Marks’ career at the NSA and CIA. The bulk of the collection consists of Mr. Marks' genealogical research on his family, including publications, family trees, forms, and other research tools. Professional papers include a Turkish-American Association exhibit of stamps between 1961-1965, as well as clippings, white papers, pamphlets, and booklets related to foreign policy and intelligence issues primarily about the U.S.S.R., but also including major powers in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

0585: Augustus Kuper Family Papers, 1816-1818, Marshall University Special Collections

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Collection consists primarily of the diary (1816-1818) of Augustus Kuper, Assistant commissary general of Canada, 1813, telling of his trip to England with his wife to secure a position in the provincial government. Genealogical information about the family is appended. According to a notation, the original diary in possession of Louis Hood of Chevy Chase, Md.

0586: Eccho (Eastern Cabell County Humanities Organization) Records, 1985-1986, Marshall University Special Collections

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Cabell County, West Virginia, food and clothing pantry supported by area churches. Records include minutes, financial reports and membership rosters.

0587: Grimm Family Papers, 1900-1985, Marshall University Special Collections

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Wilson O. Grimm, physician, and Frances Talbott Grimm, educator, were long-time residents of Huntington, West Virginia. Papers include photographs and scrapbook of newspaper clippings.

To view materials from this collection that are digitized and available online, search the Grimm Family Papers, 1900-1985 here.

0596: C. Clifford Caverlee Collection, 1895-1981, Marshall University Special Collections

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The collection consists of two boxes containing 12 three-ring notebooks, a third box containing file folders of postmarks and envelopes from states other than West Virginia, also two scrapbooks containing other postmarked envelopes. The bulk of the collection consists of 12 three-ring notebooks containing postmarks and postcards of West Virginia towns and post offices. These notebooks are organized by West Virginia county. Many of the postmarks are on the complete, original envelope, but many have been cut off the envelopes. The postcards fall into three classes: plain blank postcards with just a postmark, holiday or greeting postcards, and the scenic …

0583: Janice Chandler Papers, 1969-1976, Marshall University Special Collections

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Huntington, West Virginia music educator. Papers include a script for "200 years celebration of Cabell county," a bicentennial musical presentation that was never produced.

0598: Marcia Myers Collection, 1895-1993, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection primarily documents Marcia Myers’ research into female Presbyterian missionaries in Appalachia, particularly West Virginia. Significant in the collection is the correspondence of Helen Desbrow, stationed in Raleigh Co., West Virginia, to her family in New Jersey, regarding her work in the Home Mission between 1922 and 1935, central to Myers’ thesis on female Presbyterian missionaries in Appalachia submitted for her M.Div at Princeton University. Correspondence by Hugh J. May and Frances H. Pindar are directly in response to Myers’ request for information on the same topic, and the Helen Disbrow correspondence was gifted possibly from Disbrow herself. Other …

0595: Grass Family Papers, 1909-1950, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of eight postcards, some real photo and others consisting of illustrations and ranging in date from 1909-1950 addressed to members of the Grass family. Postcards appear to be sent from other cities while living there or on vacation and cover daily events and updates.

0608: Andrew D. Earles Typescript, 1994, Marshall University Special Collections

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The collection contains a twenty-two page manuscript titled "John Morgan IV: journeys through a life" by Andrew D. Earles. The manuscript covers the life of John Morgan IV, from his parents to his living children at the time of his death. The manuscript draws upon historical sources and information from living family members and goes into detail on Morgan’s life, including specific episodes of sickness and searching for work.