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Oral History Interview: Helena Venturino Howell, Helena Venturino Howell Jul 1974

Oral History Interview: Helena Venturino Howell, Helena Venturino Howell

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

Helena Venturino Howell was born on September 19, 1913. She was the first child of her family to be born in the United States. Her father emigrated from Italy to Brooklyn, New York, at the age of 16. He first worked as a pin boy in a bowling alley and then took a job on the railroad. Her mother immigrated to Williamson, WV, with Mrs. Howell’s older sister in 1912. Mrs. Howell’s family lived in neighborhood in Williamson comprised primarily of Italians. Her family moved to New Boston, OH, when she was a young girl. During her interview, Mrs. Howell …

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Oral History Interview: Helen Adams, Helen Adams Jul 1974

Oral History Interview: Helen Adams, Helen Adams

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

Helen Adams was born on January 13, 1898, and was raised in Strange Creek, West Virginia. She lived on a farm with her family. She was one of seven children and her parents also raised two other boys who were orphaned. During her interview, Mrs. Adams discusses working on the farm, raising livestock, and preserving food. She discusses going to church and attending social events like box suppers and socials. She also focuses on folk medicine and the uses of alcohol for medicine and recreational purposes.

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Oral History Interview: Alice Hall, Alice Hall Jul 1974

Oral History Interview: Alice Hall, Alice Hall

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

Alice Hall was born in December 1897 in Cabell County, WV. She lived with her grandfather on a farm in Putnam County, WV, after the death of her parents. During her interview, she discusses quilting and peddling food items in Huntington, WV, with her grandparents, the lack of supplies during World War I, and the rationing of sugar and coffee during World War II. She also focuses on folk medicine, with emphasis on the herbs and barks her uncle used to make medicines. In the audio clip provided, Mrs. Hall discusses food preservation, specifically making apple butter and preserves.

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Oral History Interview: Fay Ball, Fay Ball Jul 1974

Oral History Interview: Fay Ball, Fay Ball

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

Fay Ball was born on March 28, 1904, in Lincoln County, West Virginia. She was raised on a farm and shared most of the farming responsibilities with her family. Mrs. Ball discusses social interactions within the farming community of Lincoln County, including barn raisings and harvesting. She focuses on entertainment during her childhood and explains styles of popular music and games. In the audio clip provided, Mrs. Ball discusses how to play games like “Blind Man,” “Aunt Me Over,” and “Nay Hide.”

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Russell County - Bicentennial Edition, Times Journal Jul 1974

Russell County - Bicentennial Edition, Times Journal

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial Edition of the Times Journal about the history of Russell County, Kentucky published July 4 1974.

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Oral History Interview: Josephine R. Gorby, Josephine R. Gorby Jul 1974

Oral History Interview: Josephine R. Gorby, Josephine R. Gorby

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

Josephine Gorby was born on February 24, 1908. She began her teaching career in a one-room school in Wimmer, McDowell County, WV. In 1931 she began teaching in Lawrence County, OH. Mrs. Gorby’s interview focuses on growing up on a farm near Proctorville, OH, her experiences as an educator, her family’s experience during World War I, and the 1937 flood of the Ohio River and its tributaries. In the audio clip provided, Mrs. Gorby discusses the impact of the 1937 flood on the school house in Athalia, OH. During her interview, she also focuses on the construction and use of …

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Metcalfe County - Bicentennial Edition, Edmonton Herald News Jun 1974

Metcalfe County - Bicentennial Edition, Edmonton Herald News

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial Edition of Edmonton Herald News about the history of Metcalfe County, Kentucky published on June 30, 1974.

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Barren County - Bicentennial Edition, Glasgow Daily Times Jun 1974

Barren County - Bicentennial Edition, Glasgow Daily Times

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial Edition of Glasgow Daily Times about the history of Barren County published on June 28 1974

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Oral History Interview: Edward C. Jackson, Edward C. Jackson Jun 1974

Oral History Interview: Edward C. Jackson, Edward C. Jackson

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

Edward C. Jackson was born on January 17, 1911, in Canfield, Braxton County, WV. In 1926, he moved to Fenwick, Nicholas County, WV, to pursue jobs in saw mills. In his interview, Mr. Jackson describes in great detail the design and structure of the log home he lived in as a child. He focuses on growing up on a farm and places emphasis on the type of work he did and food preparation and preservation. Mr. Jackson also discusses the tight-knit community in which he was raised. In the audio clip provided, Mr. Jackson discusses working in the lumber industry. …

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Adair County Bicentennial Edition, Columbia Statesman Jun 1974

Adair County Bicentennial Edition, Columbia Statesman

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial Edition of Columbia Statesman about the history of Adair County published on June 15 1974.

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Adair County - Columbia Statesman Bicentennial Edition, Columbia Statesman Jun 1974

Adair County - Columbia Statesman Bicentennial Edition, Columbia Statesman

County Histories of Kentucky

The bicentennial edition of the Columbia Statesman published on June 15, 1974 describing the history of Adair County, Kentucky.

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Oral History Interview: William Allen Cross, William Allen Cross Jun 1974

Oral History Interview: William Allen Cross, William Allen Cross

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

In his interview, William Allen Cross discusses Prohibition and bootlegging in Huntington, West Virginia. Mr. Cross was a theater manager for the Keith Albee Theater (referred to as the State Theater) in Huntington, WV. Although he did not make moonshine, he was a buyer during Prohibition. He discusses how bootleggers sold their whiskey and provides locations for stills. Mr. Cross also focuses on how to make moonshine, whiskey, and wine. He reminiscences about “the Strip” between 10th and 11th Streets in Huntington, WV, that served from 1925-1945 as a red-light, gambling, and bootlegging district. In the audio clip …

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A History Of Morehead State University Library, 1887-1974, Bessie W. Morrison May 1974

A History Of Morehead State University Library, 1887-1974, Bessie W. Morrison

Morehead State College Histories

A research paper on the history of college libraries at Morehead State University from 1887 to 1974.

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Oral History Interview: Doris Copley Miller, Doris Copley Miller Apr 1974

Oral History Interview: Doris Copley Miller, Doris Copley Miller

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

Doris Copley Miller resided in Wayne and Cabell Counties, West Virginia, for the majority of her life. She discusses the history of Marshall Academy and its progression to college and university status. She also focuses on education in West Virginia. In the audio clip provided, Mrs. Miller discusses teaching in Wayne County, West Virginia. She focuses the decor of her classrooms, the number of students, and the typical school day schedule. She also discusses games and recreation played by her students.

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Oral History Interview: Lucy Quarrier, Lucy Quarrier Apr 1974

Oral History Interview: Lucy Quarrier, Lucy Quarrier

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

Lucy Quarrier was a renowned weaver and a member of the Southern Highlands Handicraft Guild. During the Depression, representatives from the state of West Virginia chose Mrs. Quarrier to teach rural women how to weave. She was also an accomplished gardener and used her green thumb to create vegetable dyes for her thread and weaving materials. Mrs. Quarrier taught weaving classes and her pupils became known as “The Lucy Quarrier Weavers.” She showcased her talents at arts and crafts festivals and often gave tutorials during the festivals. In her interview, Mrs. Quarrier discusses how she learned to weave. She focuses …

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Oral History Interview: William T. Arnold, William T. Arnold Apr 1974

Oral History Interview: William T. Arnold, William T. Arnold

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

William T. Arnold (Bill Arnold), a Native West Virginian, lived the majority of his life in Clay County. Mr. Arnold spent his early childhood on a farm on Galon Mountain. After the death of his father, Mr. Arnold moved with his family to various towns within Clay County. In 1911, when he was eleven years old, Mr. Arnold started his first job in coal mining, working thirteen hours a night as a water dipper. When he was eighteen years old, Mr. Arnold began working as a postman and delivered mail on a route near the New River, between the towns …

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Trimble County - Bicentennial Edition, Trimble Banner Apr 1974

Trimble County - Bicentennial Edition, Trimble Banner

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial edition of Trimble Banner about the history of Trimble County, Kentucky published in April 1974

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Hart County - Bicentennial Edition, Hart County News Mar 1974

Hart County - Bicentennial Edition, Hart County News

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial Edition of Hart County News about the history of Hart County, Kentucky published in March 1974.

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Anderson County - The Anderson News Bicentennial Edition, Anderson News Jan 1974

Anderson County - The Anderson News Bicentennial Edition, Anderson News

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial edition of the Anderson News describing a history of Anderson County, Kentucky published on January 31, 1974.

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Anderson News Bicentennial Edition, Anderson News Jan 1974

Anderson News Bicentennial Edition, Anderson News

County Histories of Kentucky

A bicentennial edition of The Anderson News on the history of Anderson County, Kentucky published on January 31 1974.

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Meade County - Bicentennial Edition, Meade County Messenger Jan 1974

Meade County - Bicentennial Edition, Meade County Messenger

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial Edition of Meade County Messenger about the history of Meade County, Kentucky published on January 24 1974.

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1974 Morehead First Christian Church Board Of Directors Minutes, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.) Jan 1974

1974 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 1974.

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1974 Church Service Programs, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.) Jan 1974

1974 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 1974.

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Johnson County - Paintsville, Tommy Castle Jan 1974

Johnson County - Paintsville, Tommy Castle

County Histories of Kentucky

A historical survey of Paintsville, Kentucky.

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0067: C. C. Henking Collection, 1795-1861, Marshall University Special Collections Jan 1974

0067: C. C. Henking Collection, 1795-1861, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

The C. C. Henking Collection consists of land patents, deeds, titles, abstracts of titles, and indentures dating from 1795 to 1861. Also included are tax receipts, maps, notes and certificates. Many of the documents are in French. They are of particular interest to this region because all of the properties are located in what is now the state of West Virginia. In addition to the register, a more complete description of the contents of each folder will be found in the box.

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0073: Harmon Blennerhasset Papers, 1764-1831, Marshall University Special Collections Jan 1974

0073: Harmon Blennerhasset Papers, 1764-1831, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

Journals, correspondence, and financial and legal papers of Harman Blennerhasset and his role in the Aaron Burr conspiracy of 1806.

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0089: Ora Patterson Biddle Papers, 1913-1968, Marshall University Special Collections Jan 1974

0089: Ora Patterson Biddle Papers, 1913-1968, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

Member of the Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter NSDAR, local, state and national officer. Contains correspondence, programs, yearbooks, newspaper clippings concerning the Daughters of the American Revolution on the local, state, and national levels. Also newspaper clippings and papers concerning the local history of Mason County and Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

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0147: Almetta P. Gay Records, 1929, Marshall University Special Collections Jan 1974

0147: Almetta P. Gay Records, 1929, Marshall University Special Collections

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Copy of cemetery markings at the Evangelical and Lutheran St. Peter's Cemetery, Raymond Cemetery, and Wheeler Cemetery, all near Bruceton Mills, Preston County, West Virginia.

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0085: Lexington, Kentucky Clinic, 1928, Marshall University Special Collections Jan 1974

0085: Lexington, Kentucky Clinic, 1928, Marshall University Special Collections

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Contains daily list of names of patients and notes on their treatment, 1920s.

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0144: Howard B. Grant Papers, 1934, Marshall University Special Collections Jan 1974

0144: Howard B. Grant Papers, 1934, Marshall University Special Collections

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Mimeographed copy of "The Presbyterian Church at Philippi, West Virginia" a brief history of the Barbour County church; includes a church membership list with genealogical notes.

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