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0673: Janet Gibbs Reed Papers, 1813-1994, Marshall University Special Collections
0673: Janet Gibbs Reed Papers, 1813-1994, Marshall University Special Collections
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This collection is composed of materials used by Janet Gibbs Reed to create an index to Mason County, Virginia (later West Virginia) death records. Additional materials in the collection are cemetery records from cemeteries in Mason County, Mason County Court orders, and an index to deaths in Pt. Pleasant, WV in the 1970s. The second box contains the completed indexes.
0672: Anderson-Newcomb Company Photographs, 1895-1957, Marshall University Special Collections
0672: Anderson-Newcomb Company Photographs, 1895-1957, Marshall University Special Collections
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This collection consists of eight photographs and one backing board for a photograph from the Anderson-Newcomb Company. These photographs include one photo of the Valentine and Newcomb building, an interior shot from 1936, group shots from company picnics and outings, and other shots including a Huntington High School Group Photo, c. 1940s and a photo of the Nineteenth Annual Banquet, National Retail Dry Goods Association, 1930.
0669: Sue Shank Manuscript, 1996, Marshall University Special Collections
0669: Sue Shank Manuscript, 1996, Marshall University Special Collections
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This collection consists of one binder containing 299 pages of genealogical materials about the Handley, Love, Pritchard, Shank, and Shoemaker/Shomaker families in West Virginia. Scanned copies of various documentary records and scanned photographs are found in small amounts in the text. An index is included.
0678: Karen N. Cartwright Nance Collection, 1865, Marshall University Special Collections
0678: Karen N. Cartwright Nance Collection, 1865, Marshall University Special Collections
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This collection consists of a scanned copy of the diary of C. F. Ropes, a Union soldier with the Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and a copy of a publication titled “Civil War Diary of C. F. Ropes, 38th/34th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, Co. “H”, 1865” compiled, annotated, and edited by Karen N. Cartwright Nance. The diary covers the period from January to September 1865, and takes place mostly in the Gulf area between Galveston, Texas, and Pensacola, Florida. The publication, in addition to a transcription, includes a schedule and map of C. F. Ropes movements, as well as an index of subjects …
0680: Marjorie Willett Collection, 1925-1958, Marshall University Special Collections
0680: Marjorie Willett Collection, 1925-1958, Marshall University Special Collections
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This collection is composed of Marjorie Willet’s acquisitions from estate sales. Items include a 1934 letter from Margaret Brill to Clara Bush Shanklin discussing personal matters, such as her job at West Side High School, and cultural events, as well as a minstrel show hosted by “The Gammas”. The O. J. Rife pocket ledger contains accounts paid and to be paid. Items in the assorted ephemera folder include a 1958 student newsletter from Huntington’s Gallaher School, an undated letter to Stevie from Joyce and Kirk about traveling on New Year’s Day and their new home, assorted greeting cards (some from …
0668: Opal Turman Schmeling Papers, 1995, Marshall University Special Collections
0668: Opal Turman Schmeling Papers, 1995, Marshall University Special Collections
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This collection consists primarily of binders compiling information about the Queen, Powell, Reeder, Vaughan, Smith, Turman, Hatton, Stith, and Spurlock families, as created by Opal Turman Schmeling. Also included in the collection are clippings related to these families and manuscripts related to family history.
0670: Jean Edward Smith; John Marshall: Defender Of A Nation Manuscript Materials, Marshall University Special Collections
0670: Jean Edward Smith; John Marshall: Defender Of A Nation Manuscript Materials, Marshall University Special Collections
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This collection contains many materials used in the writing of "John Marshall: Defender of a Nation." It also has the original draft for the book written by Jean Edward Smith. Aside from the research material and written work, this collection also holds the book on Diskette and photos and illustrations used in the book.
0671: James E. Verlander Papers, 1896-1911, Marshall University Special Collections
0671: James E. Verlander Papers, 1896-1911, Marshall University Special Collections
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Huntington, West Virginia merchant and National Guard company commander. Papers are military papers related to Co. I, 2nd Infantry, West Virginia National Guard, of which Verlander was captain. Includes judgments of summary court, executions for fines and petitions, summonses, and charge and specification forms, all related to infractions of discipline.
0674: Maxine Adkins Stewart Collection, 1926-1973, Marshall University Special Collections
0674: Maxine Adkins Stewart Collection, 1926-1973, Marshall University Special Collections
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This collection includes materials related to the life of Maxine Adkins Stewart beginning with her life at Huntington High School as a member of the class of 1928 and ending with her work at Vinson High School. Materials include her high school yearbooks, programs, and other ephemera from Huntington High School as well as materials from her fiftieth reunion, and ephemera materials from Vinson High School such as programs and ticket stubs. A portion of the collection consists of fifteen photos of Vinson High School graduating classes between 1952 and 1972 as well as an edition of the Vinson High …
0679: George Coleman Baker Typescript, 1936, Marshall University Special Collections
0679: George Coleman Baker Typescript, 1936, Marshall University Special Collections
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This collection consists of two scanned copies of a typewritten manuscript titled, “History of William Norris, George Baker, George Norris, Addison S. Vance, and Sturgiss-Lincoln families, ancestors of George Coleman Baker.”