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Hulett C. Smith And His Pursuit Of Excellence, Daniel E. Wright
Hulett C. Smith And His Pursuit Of Excellence, Daniel E. Wright
Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
The purpose of this thesis is to trace the early life and political career of West Virginia's twenty-seventh governor, Hulett Carlson Smith. Moreover, it proposes to portray the unqualified commitment of the Smith administration to the field of education. Many of today's educational improvements and innovative educational programs had their beginnings in the Smith administration. It can be concluded that the general public as well as many educators have forgotten the tremendous contributions to this vital need of society by the Smith administration. The time has come when Hulett C. Smith should be given due credit to his innovative and …
0306: Robert Chapman Collection, 1863-1886, Marshall University Special Collections
0306: Robert Chapman Collection, 1863-1886, Marshall University Special Collections
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Papers loaned for copying by Robert Chapman. Papers consist of copies of Confederate discharge for Samuel Hamilton of Greenbrier, Monroe County, Va.; Notice of withdrawal of charges of desertion for Samuel Smith of the 11th W. Va. Vols.; an ordnance return for Co. K, 67th U.S. Colored Infantry; and papers of James William Ball, Captain, Co. E, 19th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry, Jackson's Brigade during the Civil War. Papers include special orders, correspondence, results of an examination.
0301: Samuel Rothgeb Papers, 1862-1864, Marshall University Special Collections
0301: Samuel Rothgeb Papers, 1862-1864, Marshall University Special Collections
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This collection consists of copies of Civil War orders written to Captain Samuel Rothgeb sending supplies and orders for troop movements. Also included is a copy of an 1862 letter to “Friend Rothgeb” from R. L. Stewart regarding a steamboat shipment. Also included are copies of envelopes, a pay stub/check, an Army 50 cent note, and promotion form for Thomas A. Mau(l?)sly to the rank of Colonel in the 18th Regiment of West Virginia Militia.
Given that all collection items are copies, legibility can be limited but is overall high.
0315: Violette Somerville Machir, 1980, Marshall University Special Collections
0315: Violette Somerville Machir, 1980, Marshall University Special Collections
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This collection contains parts one and two of `Revolutionary war soldiers in Mason County, West Virginia,' which is composed of worksheets prepared for the national headquarters of the Sons of the American Revolution Graves Registry Committee. The manuscript lists all known Revolutionary war soldiers buried in Mason County and approximate place of burial.
0321: Enos Amos Oath, 1864, Marshall University Special Collections
0321: Enos Amos Oath, 1864, Marshall University Special Collections
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This collection consists of an oath of allegiance for Enos Amos’ election to the office of second lieutenant, 17th Regiment, 3d Brigade, 1st Division, West Virginia Militia, Marion County, West Virginia on August 22, 1864. It is also signed by John B. Crane, recorder.
0305: Norman C. Weichmann Papers, 1944-1946, Marshall University Special Collections
0305: Norman C. Weichmann Papers, 1944-1946, Marshall University Special Collections
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Chemical worker from Lawrence County, Ohio. Papers include newspaper clippings about Roseville, Ohio, servicemen in the Second World War and correspondence, including V-mail.