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0334: West Virginia Conference, Latter Day Saints Records, 1881-1900, Marshall University Special Collections

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Photo-reproductions of original holograph; minutes of conference, 1886-1890; baptisms, 1881-1891; "Names of Saints and Friends of the South West Va Conference" 1900 ( includes county-by-county list for southern West Virginia).

0319: Burlington Macedonia Church (Ohio) Records, 1884-1897, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection contains a copy of the church’s minute book from 1884-1896, containing information about church and other affairs relevant to the African American community. Given that this is a copy, the degree of legibility can vary depending on the page.

The Sacred Departments For Temple Work In Nauvoo: The Assembly Room And The Council Chamber, Lisle G. Brown

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The paper examines the physical layout of two rooms, one in the upper floor Joseph Smith's store, and the other in the attic of the Nauvoo Temple, for administering what is called the Mormon temple endowment. In both cases only temporary modifications were made to the interior rooms, using canvas partitions which were later removed. The text describes the appearance and arrangement of these modified interior spaces, based on contemporary historical sources, because the original buildings were completely destroyed during the 1800s.

0290: August Kujala Papers, 1937-1974, Marshall University Special Collections

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Bassoonist. Programs of musical events in Huntington, W.Va.: Huntington Symphony Orchestra, First Presbyterian Church, Marshall University Community Symphony, Huntington Federal Symphonette; newspaper clippings.

0256: Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, Charleston Wv, Marshall University Special Collections

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Minute books and roll and record books of the Young Men's and Young Ladies' Mutual Improvement Association, handbooks for Bee-Hive girls and minutes of Sunday evening branch meetings.

0285: E. Wesley Woodruff Letter, 1967, Marshall University Special Collections

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Clergyman. Letter to Reverence Charles Stater of Huntington, West Virginia commenting on the content of Woodruff's book, Christ the `Alpha and Omega' and its goal to "trace the 'Foreknowledge' of God in his planned outcome of this Earth Planet and mankind upon it."

West Virginia And Mormonism Rarest Book, Lisle G. Brown

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The is an account of the Book of Commandments, which was the first monograph published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) in 1833. The paper used to print to the book was purchased in Wheeling, (West) Virginia. The book was destroyed in press by a mob and was never completed. However, a limited number of the printed signatures were salvaged and bound. The few surviving, incomplete copies are worth thousands of dollars. The volume is Mormonism's rarest book.

0212: Parsons-Ensign Family Papers, 1899-1988, Marshall University Special Collections

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Huntington, West Virginia family. Papers include items relating to Mrs. Bromley's music career, the Huntington Symphony Orchestra, early childhood mementoes, as well as minutes of the Huntington, West Virginia, First Congregational Church Missionary Society, 1905-1916. A later addition includes the personal papers of Janet Parsons Ensign (Mrs. Darwin A.).

0225: Julius Fischbach Papers, 1955-1978, Marshall University Special Collections

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Manuscripts of two books by Huntington, West Virginia, native: "Talks for Children on Christian Ideals" and "Children's Sermons in Stories."

0170: Lena Hurt Typescript, 1977, Marshall University Special Collections

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'History of the Twentieth Street Baptist Church, Huntington, West Virginia,' from its organization in 1888 until 1976.

0166: Carder Family Papers, 1942-1979, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection is composed of the Carder family papers created primarily during WWII. The collection is principally composed of letters sent between various members of the Carder family, chiefly to and from Ancel, during his enlistment as a Marine in WWII. Another bulk portion of the collection is composed of greeting cards mailed for various occasions to Orton and Chloie, remembrance cards that were collected by Orton of his congregation, and religious materials related to marriages and baptisms conducted by Orton as well as his participation in WV Methodist organizational activities for the Fourth Street Church in Huntington. Also included …

0126: Clarksburg, W. Va. Stealey Heights Methodist Church Manuscript, 1928, Marshall University Special Collections

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History of the founding, dedication and list of pastors until 1928.

0058: Wayne Methodist Church History, 1960, Marshall University Special Collections

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Typed copy of the history of the Wayne (W.VA.) Methodist Church, with additional remarks by Reverand W.L. Bias.

0142: Mullens, W. Va. United Methodist Church, 1910-1975, Marshall University Special Collections

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History of the church from 1910 until 1975, containing rosters of pastors, elders, district superintendents, and bishops.

0112: Jude Stewart Papers, 1975, Marshall University Special Collections

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`Activities of the Church of God in Jesus' Name,' a report on a Pentecostal church in Wyoming County, West Virginia, for the Oral History Collection at Marshall University.

0099: Cabell-Wayne Historical Society Collection, 1880-1973, Marshall University Special Collections

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The Cabell-Wayne Historical Society Vertical Files consist of a variety of topics related to the Huntington, Ohio, and Kentucky regions of the United States. The collection covers the time period from the 1880s to the time of the Cabell-Wayne Historical Society's closure in 1974. The boxes were arranged in alphabetical order based on topic.

The bulk of the vertical file collection relates to activities, events, buildings, and personalities of the Cabell County, West Virginia tri-state area of southwestern West Virginia, southeastern Ohio, and eastern Kentucky. The collection includes material related to the Civil War, railroads and transportation in West Virginia, …

0092: Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church Records, 1873-1974, Marshall University Special Collections

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Register, minutes, annual reports; records of the Flats Presbyterian Church before it merged with the Point Pleasant church during the Second World War, when the Flats area was taken over by the War Department.

0145: Gerardstown Presbyterian Church Papers, 1796-1893, Marshall University Special Collections

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Records of the Gerardstown Presbyterian Chruch in Gerardstown West Virginia. Copies of documents pertaining to the history of the church: deed, indentures, minutes, and membership lists.

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.

0146: Alderson, Wv Old Greenfield Baptist Church Papers, 1776-1798, Marshall University Special Collections

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Old Greenfield Baptist Church in Alderson, West Virginia register. Copy of marriage register kept by Reverend John Alderson, Jr., containing Greenbrier County marriages.

0121: Banner Printing Company Papers, 1902-1904, Marshall University Special Collections

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The papers of the Banner Printing Company are comprised primarily of minutes of the board of directors of the company from January 1902 until July 1904. There are also items of correspondence and some financial papers of the Huntington, West Virginia firm.

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.

0163: Marshall Goodwin Simms Hodgson Papers, 1921-1968, Marshall University Special Collections

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Collection contains "The Venture of Islam", mimeographed typescript; and transcripts of class discussions.

0026: J. A. Earl Typescript, 1936-1981, Marshall University Special Collections

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Autobiography of Rev. Earl, a Methodist minister, and biographies of learders of the Methodist Church in West Virginia; includes several church histories, newspaper clippings and correspondence.

0059: Athens Methodist Church History, 1940, Marshall University Special Collections

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Typed copy of an anonymous history of the Athens Methodist Church, Mercer County, W.Va.

0060: J. L. Hensley Manuscript, 1886, Marshall University Special Collections

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Typed copy of `Rise and Progress of the Church of the United Brethren of Christ in West Virginia,' written in 1886 on the fiftieth anniversary of the church in the state, from the original manuscript in the possession of T. Clayton Parsons. Copied from the original, which was left in a cornerstone of the Jackson County (W.Va.) United Brethren Church in 1886 and recovered in 1936 when the Church was razed.

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection, Marshall University Special Collections

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Tape recordings and transcripts of oral interviews with residents in the West Virginia-Ohio-Kentucky Tri-State region regarding such topics as farming, schools, health care, folk customs, and many others related to life in this Appalachian region.

To view materials from this collection that are digitized and available online, search the Marshall University Oral History Collection here.

0070: Lyman Wight Letterbook, 1849-1856, Marshall University Special Collections

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Copies of correspondence discussing Native American affairs and the establishment of the Mormon Church in Texas.