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0661: Elizabeth Cometti Collection, 1861-1869, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of a microfilm copy of items selected by Elizabeth Cometti about West Virginia taken from the Southern Historical Collection at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, specifically materials taken from the W. R. Redding Papers, 1861-1865 and the William Thomas Sutherlin Papers, 1842-1892. The Redding materials are from 1861 while Redding was stationed in Virginia, to his wife, Elizabeth M. Redding, in Randolph County, Ga.. He discusses camp life, troop movements and skirmishes, and conditions at home. Sutherlin materials date from 1868 to 1869 and may include correspondence and other papers relate to the varied business …

0662: Smith Family Correspondence, 1857-1866, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of approximately fifty letters from members of the Smith family, located in Guyandotte, Virginia (or West Virginia, depending on the time), to Julia Sprague in Washington County, Ohio during the Civil War. The bulk of the letters are from Sallie P. Smith to Sprague, and many include their original envelope. Topics are focused on personal life and current affairs.

0660: Matewan Development Center, Inc., 1989-1995, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of 105 oral histories conducted at the behest of the Matewan Development Center, Inc.. Oral histories are on cassette tapes and include transcripts of the oral histories and floppy disks with some of the transcripts saved on them. The oral histories focus on Matewan history, especially labor issues and conflicts surrounding the Matewan Massacre as well as customs and life in Matewan.

0664: Bertha Casto Diaries, 1934-1938, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of three diaries describing the daily life of Bertha Casto, wife of physician Thomas Jefferson Casto, while living in Charleston, WV. Topics covered include daily life, especially domestic activities. The final entry was written by Thomas, documenting his wife’s death on January 29, 1938.

0656: Hugo Hart Herrenkohl Manuscript, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of a manuscript clipped in two parts: “From the Past” by Hugo Herrenkohl and a supplementary manuscript. The manuscripts cover Herrenkohl’s recollections of life in rural Cabell County in the early twentieth century, including genealogical material about the Herrenkohl and Blake families. Information about burial places is included.

0666: Susan And Geoff Eacker Collection, 1997, Marshall University Special Collections

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Susan and Geoff Eacker interviewed ten women banjo players throughout August to October 1997 in WV and eastern KY. Interviews include Kate Brett, Diane Jones, Jessica Bills, Lynne Davis (about Molly O’Day), Kim Johnson (including Wilson Douglas), Sylvia O’Brien, Helena Triplett, Pam Lund, Cari Norris, and Dora Mae Wagers. This collection includes ten cassette tapes with the interviews and ten folders of transcripts for each interview.

The Significance Of ‘Hillbilly’ In Early Country Music, 1924-1945, Anthony Harkins

History Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Everman - Misc., Carter County Genealogical Society

Carter County Genealogy Collection

Miscellaneous genealogy of the Everman family in Carter County, Kentucky.

Elkins, John B., Carter County Genealogical Society, Mildred Elkins Mellert

Carter County Genealogy Collection

Genealogy of the John B. Elkins family in Carter County, Kentucky.

John B Elkins lived from 1869-1928.

Morehead To Pay Tribute To Former President Doran, Lexington Herald-Leader

Morehead State College Histories

An article published in the Lexington Herald-Leader about Morehead State University on April 3, 1996.

Stamper, James - Descendants Of James Stamper: Carter County, Kentucky, Sherry J. Lowe

Carter County Genealogy Collection

A family history of the descendants of James Stamper by Sherry J. Lowe on March 10, 1996.

Erwin Family History: Carter County, Kentucky, Sherry J. Lowe

Carter County Genealogy Collection

An Erwin family history compiled by Sherry J. Lowe on March 10, 1996.

Oral History Interview: Calvin Jean Zirkle, Calvin Jean Zirkle

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

This interview is one of series conducted concerning the Oral History of Appalachia. This file contains an appendix of writings, photographs, and supporting information. Calvin J. Zirkle discusses: his family; his personal background; his service in the Korean War; difficulties he faced finding a job after the war; joining the military again (in the Air Force); his service in Vietnam (including being superintendent of vehicle maintenance); West Virginians in military service; his Bronze Star medal; his retirement; and other topics. This folder also contains works of poetry and prose.

1996 Church Service Programs, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead First Christian Church Records Archive

Weekly church service programs of the First Christian Church of Morehead, Kentucky from 1996.

1996 "A Friendly Place" Initiative, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead First Christian Church Records Archive

Documentation of Morehead First Christian Church's "A Friendly Place" project from 1995 and 1996.

1996 Morehead First Christian Church Board Of Directors Minutes, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead First Christian Church Records Archive

Morehead First Christian Church Board of Directors meeting minutes for 1996.

Stamper Family History: From Virginia To Carter County, Kentucky, Sherry L. Lowe, Betty Willman, Gladys Meyers

Carter County Genealogy Collection

A publication titled, The Stamper Family History: From Virginia to Kentucky by Sherry J. Lowe, Betty Willman, and Gladys Meyer published in 1996.

0622: Critical Issues Committee Papers, 1971-1973, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection contains materials from the Critical Issues Committee between 1971 and 1973. Of interest are minutes and declarations covering topics including Marshall University and Huntington, WV town and gown issues, establishing vocational educational initiatives, the establishment of the Huntington Human Rights Commission, and library funding. Also included are two editions of a planning directory that contains information about regional agencies, organizations, and boards, including the purpose and accomplishments of groups.

0625: Mark Freeman Papers, 1934-1969, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection contains two scrapbooks and several loose photographs documenting Mark Freeman’s personal life and time in the United States Navy in the 1950s. The green scrapbook is composed entirely of unidentified and unlabeled photographs of Freeman’s navy service, mostly of photos taken from his ship. Other notable groups of photographs in the scrapbook include photographs of women and sights in Japan. The brown scrapbook is composed of family photographs (most labelled), photographs of Freeman in Spencer, West Virginia, in the 1960s working with the West Virginia Department of Employment Security, and additional photographs of Freeman’s time in the Navy, …

0620: Ms. W.A. Millard And Allene Wilson Manuscript, 1924, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection contains a manuscript by W.A. Millard and Allene Wilson titled “Farm Bureau Community History of Pea Ridge.” The manuscript includes information beyond history such as natural resources and community stories. This community was later incorporated in Huntington, West Virginia. Ms. W.A. Millard and Allene Wilson Manuscript, 1924

0645: Beecher R. Burnett Letters, 1943, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection is composed of letters written daily, sometimes multiple times a day, from Beecher Ray Burnett to his wife Anita between September 3 and October 5, 1943 from Burnett while he was being trained as part of the 47th Army Air Force Training Detachment in Huntington and other cities in West Virginia. Topics mentioned in the letter include what he was learning and doing in training, social events, and personal matters.

0631: Bean-Kesinger-Ballard Family Manuscript, 1790-1898, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of a copy of a manuscript written about the history of the Bean (sometimes Beane), Kesinger, and Ballard families in Monroe County, West Virginia, beginning in 1789. It is estimated the manuscript was written circa 1900. Due to the scanned nature of this item, legibility is extremely limited.

The History Of The First Christian Church Of Morehead, Kentucky, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.), Tiffany Buckner

Morehead First Christian Church Records Archive

A history of the First Christian Church of Morehead, Kentucky by Tiffany Buckner written in 1995.

Why Didn't The Dogs Bark?, Roger A. Lohmann, Shirley Stewart Burns

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

This study examines patterns of news coverage of five West Virginia mining disasters in local, regional and national news media. It grew out of an effort to follow up an earlier study of relief efforts at the Monongah mine disaster of 1907. One of the principal findings is that local newspapers consistently provided limited coverage of mining disasters and almost no coverage of relief efforts carried on in the wake of disasters. National coverage, by the New York Times and regional coverage by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reveals a number of persistent themes and some important differences.

1995 Church Service Programs, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead First Christian Church Records Archive

Weekly church service programs of the First Christian Church of Morehead, Kentucky from 1995.

1995 Morehead First Christian Church Board Of Directors Minutes, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead First Christian Church Records Archive

Morehead First Christian Church Board of Directors meeting minutes for 1995.

Gossip, Happenings, Collections, Col. Leroy C. Hinton

Rowan County Histories Collection

Rowan County, Kentucky Gossip, Happenings, and Collections by Col. Leroy C. Hinton made in 1995. The collection has information starting from 1892 through 1945.

Arthur Kilgore Mine Scrip Collection, Arthur Kilgore

Morehead State University Manuscripts Collections

MS022-1995

Bradley Family Photograph Collection, Morgan T. Bradley

Morehead State University Manuscripts Collections

MS019-1995

0612: Jim Comstock Collection, 1976, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection is composed of three items: a signed letter to Jim Comstock by Marvin L. Stone, including a request from Comstock for stone to write about Marshall University and Page Pitt, the envelope the letter came in, and a handwritten reminiscence of Huntington in 1940-1945 by John Duncan titled, “We Polished Our Buttons,” which discusses Duncan’s experience in World War II as well as his memories of Huntington during that time.