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Newspaper Obituaries; Book 2 (E-H), Afro-American Historical Association Of The Niagara Frontier

Newspaper Obituaries, African Americans from WNY

No abstract provided.

Newspaper Obituaries; Book 2 (A-D), Afro-American Historical Association Of The Niagara Frontier

Newspaper Obituaries, African Americans from WNY

No abstract provided.

1993 Keystonia, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania

Yearbooks 1990-1999

The yearbook of the class of 1993 of Kutztown University of Pennsylvnania

White County Heritage 1993, White County Historical Society

White County Heritage Journal

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME - Civil War Round Table
Remarks on the History of Spring Park by W.E. Leach
Rude Awakening: The Struggle for Popular Support in 1868 White County by Chad Moser
Arkansas Postcard Past - Beebe
Brindletail Confederate by Lyle Sparkman
The Cook Family of White County, Arkansas by Sybil F. Crawford
Clark School by Paul E. Miller
Clearwater School by Paul E. Miller
Plainview High School by Paul E. Miller
Providence Owes Much to Its Earlier Settlers (copied)
The Rise and Fall of a Railroad Town: Bradford in Its First Sixty years by Bryce Thomason
John F. …

Stamper Saga, Rovena Stamper Varbel, Kathy Varbel

Carter County Genealogy Collection

A publication titled, Stamper Saga by Rovena Stamper Varbel and Kathy Varbel in 1993.

1992 Keystonia, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania

Yearbooks 1990-1999

The yearbook of the class of 1992 at Kutztown University.

White County Heritage 1992, White County Historical Society

White County Heritage Journal

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dedication
Israel Merrick Moore: Early Searcy Benefactor by Mary Lou Dunn
Spring Park Through The Years by Betty Freiday
Plaque Honors I.M. Moore by Cloie Presley
Historical Monument At Oak Grove Cemetery by Cloie Presley
Steamboats Don't Come Here No More by Gene Harbert
Letter from Kevin L. Campbell
William Riley Campbell
Pangburn Soldier's Letter (WWI clipping) by Leon Van Patten
Riding With Chrisman by Lyle Sparkman (collection)
From Osage to Atomic-Age in Garner by W.J. Leach
Arkansas Post Card Past - Beebe Church (clipping)
Aunt Sadie's Fun Park Is Dedicated by Ina Leach
Letters From the …

1991 Keystonia, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania

Yearbooks 1990-1999

The yearbook of the class of 1991 at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

White County Heritage 1991, White County Historical Society

White County Heritage Journal

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dedication
Arkansas Heritage Weed

• From Footprints to Highways by Cloie Presley
• John Magness: Settled at Mt. Pisgah in 1820 by Nell Henry
• Settlers on Littel Red River by Cloie Presley
• Early Perils of Travel by James A. Hudgins
• Waterways in White County History by Betty Freiday
• The Men of Royal Colony by Cloie Presley

Letter from Josiah Shinn to Eugene Cypert
History Along the Searcy-Batesville Road by Paul Miller
Garner and the Sloan Family: Early Generations by W. Kelly Austin
Sloan Austin by W. Kelly Austin
Reminiscences of Days Past by Hinkle F. Tyler
The Fruit of …

0538: Harry B. Matney Jr. Manuscript, 1991, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of a manuscript presented by Harry B. Matney, Jr. at the Fourth Annual Conference on West Virginia’s Black History in 1991. The manuscript, titled “The Livisay Family of Wayne County,” covers the Livisay family from 1860 until 1991, beginning with William Henry Livisay and Margaret Livisay.

0537: Rick Baumgartner Papers, 1976-1979, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection is composed of clippings and copies of newspaper columns by Rick Baumgartner written for the Huntington Advertiser dealing with history of Huntington, West Virginia, families and local events. Many were later compiled into the booklet, "First Families of Huntington, West Virginia." The collection is composed of columns published between 1976 and 1979, the first box contains access copies of the columns while the second box contains the original clippings donated by Baumgartner.

1990 Keystonia, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania

Yearbooks 1990-1999

The yearbook of the class of 1990 from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

White County Heritage 1990, White County Historical Society

White County Heritage Journal

TABLE OF CONTENTS

William J. Leach - Dedication
The Chicago-Arkansas Colony by Paul Miller
A White County Who's Who for 1862 by Lyle Sparkman
Reminiscense of Lola Webb Bailey
Excursion Through the Slave States by G.W. Featherstonhaugh
The Big Rock Gives Birth to a Town by Elizabeth Short
Mary Ann Biggs: Her trials and survival by F. Marion Biggs
History of the White County Training School (copied)
William Anderson Prothro Family by N.G. Prothro
A Bit of Society News by Cloie Presley
Tracing a Story From an Old Picture by Cloie Presley
Written as My Grandfather Told Me by Robert …

Kidwell - Misc., Carter County Genealogical Society, Harold Kidwell, Arthur S. Kidwelll Jr.

Carter County Genealogy Collection

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

0513: Byron T. Morris Papers, 1967-1989, Marshall University Special Collections

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Copies of Mr. Morris's newspaper column, "Out of the Past," written for the Wayne County News; subjects include histories of communities in Wayne County, West Virginia, genealogy of Wayne County families, registers of marriages in neighboring counties of Wayne County persons, and school and church histories.

0525: Doris C. Miller Papers, 1915-1989, Marshall University Special Collections

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Doris Copley Miller was a Huntington, West Virginia poet, newspaperwoman, and local historian. Papers include her work in draft and printed form and correspondence, notably the Jesse Stuart letters. It also contains poetry submissions from other friends and the public as well as working files from her years as religion, education and poetry editor at the Huntington Publishing Company. In addition to her newspaper columns, she also conducted genealogical research.

To view materials from this collection that are digitized and available online, search the Doris C. Miller Papers, 1915-1989 here.

0510: Morgan Family Papers, 1819-1980, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection is composed of genealogical materials such as family group charts, pedigree charts, family histories, articles and family bible records for the Morgan and Skipper family, a copy book for practicing handwriting and copying verse by Mary Alice Skipper, account books and receipts for John Morgan (which John Morgan is unknown), promissory notes and receipts

Based on the dates, most of the business and financial materials appear to be concerned with John Morgan’s business ventures, first as a store keeper in Shenandoah County, Virginia, and later as a farmer in Putnam County, Virginia, now West Virginia. It is good …

1989 Keystonia, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania

Yearbooks 1980-1989

The yearbook of the class of 1989 of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.

White County Heritage 1989, White County Historical Society

White County Heritage Journal

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Mary E. Robbins Gifford - Dedication
Retired Merchant, C.D. Van Patten by Gladys Richardson
The Mysterious Case of Mr. VanMetre by Lyle Sparkman
History of Bradford, Ark. by Nancy Lynn Byler
The Miracle of Spring Water by Elizabeth Short
From the Tales of Frederick Gersteacker by Virginia Smith
New Exhibit Through the eyes of German Traveler (from Arkansas Traveler)
White County Courthouse Picture (saved by Richard Hill)
White County Courthouse Events by Cloie Presley
Contract for Building Court House (1870) County Court Record
Notes From May Hopper
Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
Table of Contents of Manuel of …

0491: Carrie Eldridge Combined Collection, 1678-2014, Marshall University Special Collections

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Carrie Eldridge is a genealogical researcher in Chesapeake, Ohio. This collection contains photocopies of many county record books of the Appalachian areas of West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky, ranging from the American Revolution until the early twentieth century. It also contains her personal research files on topics related to slavery and the Underground Railroad in Ohio and West Virginia as well as local history topics such as church and family histories.

Newspaper Obituaries; Book 2 (I-L), Afro-American Historical Association Of The Niagara Frontier

Newspaper Obituaries, African Americans from WNY

No abstract provided.

Green, Paris, Carter County Genealogical Society, Kathryn M. Green

Carter County Genealogy Collection

Genealogy of the Paris Green family in Carter County, Kentucky. Paris Green lived from 1871 until 1937.

1988 Keystonia, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania

Yearbooks 1980-1989

The yearbook of the class of 1989 of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.

White County Heritage 1988, White County Historical Society

White County Heritage Journal

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction War Reminiscences
Dandridge McRae: An Arkansas General by Faye O. Strother
United Daughters of the Confederacy
McRae Found Blameless Long After Helena Loss (from Arkansas Gazette) by Margaret Ross
Old Searcy in Time of War by Mike Caney
Letter from a Veteran by T.J. Oliphant
Roster of White County's First Company of Southern Soldiers
Roster of the Border Rangers c. 1861
Muster Roll of Company E. of Seventh Battalion 1861-62
Historical Society Tours Beebe Area
The Old Britt House by Helen Harrison
Single Shot Captures Confederate Transport (from Arkansas Gazette) by Margaret Ross
The Community of …

‘Blessed Are They That Mourn’: Expressions Of Grief In South Central Kentucky, 1870-1910, Sue Lynn Mcdaniel (Stone)

SCL Faculty and Staff Publications

During the nineteenth century, Americans were gradually changing their funeral and burial practices in an effort to soften death's harshness. In large northern communities, the professionalization of undertaking services and the opening of community cemeteries on the outskirts of population centers occurred prior to the Civil War.1 But in rural areas such as south central Kentucky, changes in burial customs transpired primarily between 1870 and 1910. While adapting the etiquette described in period literature, south central Kentuckians sought to establish expressions of grief which would testify to their traditional values of family, community, and religion

1987 Keystonia, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania

Yearbooks 1980-1989

The yearbook of the class of 1987 of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.

White County Heritage 1987, White County Historical Society

White County Heritage Journal

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Appreciation and Anticipation
Map: Town of Searcy c. 1841
The White County Heritage, 25 Years of Publication
Teaching White Co. History in the 21st Century by Sparkman
White County Architecturial Resources Survey by Mitchell
History of Liberty Baptist Church, Walker, Ark. by W.E. Leach
Minister's Credentials of 1860 & 1870's by W.E. Leach
Brush Arbors and Revivals by Ina Leach
Dinner on the Ground by W.J. Leach
Beebe School Year 1924-25 (clipping from Beebe News, 9/8/1977)
El Paso High School 1916-17 (clipping)
Life Inside the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission by Gilley
Early Settlers of White County …

0453: 1860 Census Of Lewis Co., W.Va., Marshall University Special Collections

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Original of records presented to the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Library by Martha Metz and Linda Camp of the Blennerhasset Chapter NSDAR, Parkersburg, West Virginia

0460: Jeanette Pemberton Collection, 1793-1990, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection contains materials compiled by Jeannette Pemberton in her life of collecting sheet music, ephemera, and books. The collection contains manuscript and printed sheet music ranging in date from the 1850s to the 1940s as well as fourteen books on a range of topics, mostly English grammar, from the eighteenth through twentieth centuries. Also included are cassette and VHS tapes of interviews between Susan Pavlovic and Jeanette Pemberton as well as ephemera such as event invitations, concert programs, souvenir movie programs. Some books and sheet music have names of individuals from the Adams family as well as other names.

Newspaper Obituaries; Book 2 (P-S), Afro-American Historical Association Of The Niagara Frontier

Newspaper Obituaries, African Americans from WNY

No abstract provided.