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Corbie Ellington Post 126, Rowan County Historical Society.

Rowan County Histories Collection

A collection of military members at the Corbie Ellington Post 126 from the years 2000-2004 in Rowan County, Kentucky.

Days Of Anger, Days Of Tears: The Story Of Two Kentucky Feuds - Millennium Edition, Juanita Blair, Fred Brown Jr., David Beaver

Rowan County War Collection

The millennium edition of Days of Anger, Days of Tears: The Story of Two Kentucky Feuds, a self-published book on the Rowan County War by Juanita Blair and Fred Brown Jr. printed in 2000. Illustrations by David Beaver.

0694: Amy Hudok Collection, 1973-2000, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection is composed of Amy Hudok’s collected materials about Edwina Pepper, principally, scanned copies of “The Mountain Call” on CD and a manuscript titled, “Writings of Edwina Pepper” about her experiences in Appalachia. included in the collection is a clipping on Edwina S. Pepper from the “West Virginia Hillbilly” and research notes listing contacts that knew Pepper.

0700: Etna Iron Works Ledger, 1876-1878, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of a copy of an approximately 352 page payroll ledger for Etna Iron Works, based in Lawrence County, Ohio. Names of each person being paid are at the top of each page with payments being remitted listed on the page itself. Notes from the person who copied the ledger transcribe some names. Due to the copied nature of this item, legibility is limited. The original ledger is listed as being in the Briggs Public Library in Ironton, Ohio.

Stamper Family Genealogy, Carter County Genealogical Society

Carter County Genealogy Collection

A Stamper family genealogy from Carter County, Kentucky.

Stamper, Silviania "Silvia" Book 4, Carter County Genealogical Society

Carter County Genealogy Collection

Genealogy of the Silviania 'Silvia' Stamper Fultz family in Carter County, Kentucky. Silvia is the second child of John R. 'Pewter John' and Sarah 'Sallie' Stamper

Betty's Miscellaneous Names, Carter County Genealogical Society

Carter County Genealogy Collection

A family genealogy titled Betty's Misc. Names.

The Women Of Middle Fork, Pamela J. W. Shingler

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the Caudill College of Humanities at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts by Pamela J.W. Shingler on December 9, 1999.

Morehead State Bell Tower Wall Draws Criticism, Lexington Herald-Leader

Morehead State College Histories

An article published in the Lexington Herald-Leader about Morehead State University on December 4, 1999.

Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Fall, 1999), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

NewsCASS: Newsletter of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services

NewsCASS (Fall, 1999), a newsletter of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services (formerly Center for Appalachian Studies and Services) at East Tennessee State University.

1999 Cave Run Storytelling Festival Poster, Cave Run Storytelling Festival Committee (Morehead, Ky.), Morehead Tourism Commission (Morehead, Ky.)

Cave Run Storytelling Festival Posters

Promotional development poster for the Cave Run Storytelling Festival held on September 24 to September 25, 1999. Those performing included: Jackson Gillman, Barbara McBride-Smith, Bob Shimer, Frank Jones, Bill Watson and The Kentucky Family Folk Theater.

Proposal For The Vision 2000 Project, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.), Bill Watson

Morehead First Christian Church Records Archive

A proposal drafted by Reverend Bill Watson for the Vision 2000 Project of the First Christian Church of Morehead, Kentucky.

Morehead Memories (People And Places): The Flood (Aftermath), Jack Ellis

Flood of 1939

Article written by Jack Ellis in the Morehead News for July 16, 1999 on the Flood of 1939.

Morehead Memories (People And Places): The Flood, Jack Ellis

Flood of 1939

Article written by Jack Ellis in the Morehead News for July 2, 1999 on the Flood of 1939.

Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Spring, 1999), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

NewsCASS: Newsletter of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services

NewsCASS (Spring, 1999), a newsletter of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services (formerly Center for Appalachian Studies and Services) at East Tennessee State University.

Libby Fraley - Oral History, Libby Fraley

Flood of 1939

Oral history interview with Libby Fraley by Kim Cox on March 3, 1999 at her home in Morehead, Kentucky discussing the Rowan County flood of 1939.

Arthur Stewart - Oral History, Arthur Stewart

Flood of 1939

Oral history interview with Arthur Stewart by Kim Cox on March 1, 1999, at the Rowan County Public Library in Morehead, Kentucky discussing the Rowan County flood of 1939.

Dwight Pierce - Oral History, Dwight Pierce

Flood of 1939

Oral history interview with Dwight Pierce by Kim Cox on February 15, 1999 at his home in Morehead, Kentucky discussing the Rowan County flood of 1939.

"Winning Through To Fame And Glory": African-Americans And Msu, Donald F. Flatt

Morehead State College Histories

A book titled "Winning Through to Fame and Glory": African-Americans and MSU written by Donald F. Flatt on the desegregation of Morehead State University during the 1950s and 1960s.

1999 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 1999.

1999 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 1999.

A Fisherman's Heritage, Matthew G. Cooke

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

I would not be a fisherman today, if it were not for my father. He taught me to fish, cast, tie a fisherman’s knot, identify one species of fish from another. He also taught me courage. Often when we fished from one of Kelley’s Island’s many limestone shores, Dad stopped casting and dropped to his knees beside a rock. With a quick hand, he snatched brown water snakes as long as his arm. Holding the writhing serpent in front of my face, he would order me to touch it.

When we were not fishing together, Dad let me wander off, …

Eastern Kentucky Stamper Kin: Some Descendants Of James, Jonathan, And Joel Stamper, Stamper Family Association, Inc.

Carter County Genealogy Collection

A publication titled, Eastern Kentucky Stamper Kin: Some Descendants of James, Jonathan, and Joel Stamper.

Stampers: Looking Back, Sadie Stamper Greer

Carter County Genealogy Collection

A family history of the Stamper's by Sadie Stamper Greer published in 1999.

0684: Virginia Brown Laidley Manuscript, 1937, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection contains an original typewritten manuscript of “Scales,” by Virginia Brown Laidley, covering a history of the Scales, Laidley, and Brown families of Cabell and Kanawha Counties, Virginia, later West Virginia.

Now & Then (Volume 16, Issue 02, 1999), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 16, Issue 02, published in 1999. The theme of this issue is Appalachian Lives. The issue documents Appalachian lives through personal narratives and profiles that reflect everyday experience, identity, and belonging within the region. It highlights stories of work, family, migration, community, and memory, examining how individuals navigate tradition, change, and their place within Appalachian culture.

Now & Then (Volume 16, Issue 01, 1999), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 16, Issue 01, published in 1999. The theme of this issue is Architecture in Appalachia. The issue traces architecture in Appalachia, examining how homes, farms, towns, and public buildings reflect regional landscapes, craftsmanship, and cultural influences. It considers the work of architects and builders alongside personal and community efforts, highlighting the roles of history, race, class, labor, and evolving visions of place in shaping the built environment.

0675: Margaret Reasor Scrapbook, 1937-1951, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of a scrapbook of clippings and programs for music, theatre, religious, current events, and social groups in Charleston, West Virginia collected by Margaret Reasor. Also included are obituaries of family members.

0683: Reba Ann Light Goodno Scrapbook, 1898-1993, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of a scrapbook containing photographs, newspaper clippings, and ephemera related to the Azalea Garden Club of Huntington and Goodno’s travels as a nationally-recognized flower show judge. Also included in the scrapbook are clippings and snapshots of husband John Alden Goodno, as well as other family photographs. The cover of the scrapbook states, “Reba Garden Awards * Activities, Narcissus Show, Blue Ribbons: JAG – Reba family 1937, Paul/Lucille 1988 club, Wedding invites 1929, Herald dance picture at Barry Seaview Party, Reba family reunion, 1934”. Some of the photographs in the scrapbook are labelled.

Oral History Interview: Lowell E. Long, Lowell E. Long

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

Lowell E. Long’s interview focuses on the region of Appalachia: its location, environments, people, and identity. Mr. Long was born in April 1941 in War, McDowell County, WV. His family moved to East Liverpool, OH, after World War II, and relocated to Huntington, WV, in January 1945. In the audio clip provided, Mr. Long discusses what it means to be Appalachian and focuses on family bonds and sense of belonging in the region. During his interview, he describes his family’s use of folk medicine. Mr. Long provides descriptions of the segregated neighborhoods and schools of Huntington, WV, during his childhood. …