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0210: Beatrice Malcom Ruffner Papers, 1940, Marshall University Special Collections

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Photographic reproductions of original documents, including copies of D.A.R. lineage papers, family histories, and genealogical research. Family names include Ruffner, Hull, Gaines, Ankrom.

0134: Clendenning Family Papers, 1850-1955, Marshall University Special Collections

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The collection consists primarily of two groups of letters. The first group were written by Arminda Holiday Clendenning of Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio, to her sister Ann Holliday Winder of Iowa, from 1850 until 1867. She writes of local and family news, life in the country, and later, as a young married woman, of her family and her husband’s business. Several letters mention travels and migrations of family and friends to the West.

The second group of letters were written by Robert Joseph Clendenning, grandson of Arminda Clendenning, to his family during the FirstWorld War. He describes his life in …

0111: Mcclelland Family Papers, 1870-1950, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists primarily of correspondence sent from William McClelland while he was in the air force describing his experiences while training and during World War II in the Pacific Theatre, specifically the Philippines. Letters to William from his family include those sent while he was missing in action and are emotionally fraught. Papers by Arthur and Myrtle include information on religious topics, such as pamphlets, notes, and more related to their participation in the Second Presbyterian Church of Huntington. Letters sent to and by the family after William’s declaration as missing in action and presumed death include information about …

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.

History Of Warren County, Ky In The World War, 1917 - 1919, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Research Collections

This history prepared by Mrs. Sunshine Friedman Nahm (Mrs. Max Nahm) under the direction and supervision of the Kentucky Council of Defense. Information included: Narrative statement of civilian war work with Red Cross, "Colored" Service in Red Cross, Influenza epidemic, Canteen Service, Peacetime program, Y. M. C. A., Food Administration, Smileage Campaign, American Protective League, Liberty & Victory Loan Campaigns, United War Work, American Jewish Relief, Local Draft Board, Kentucky Honor Men, Warren County Honor Men, List & individual records of men from Warren County who gave their lives in the service of their country. List and Individual records of …

Individual Records Of Men In The Service From Warren County Kentucky In The World War A-K, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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This history prepared by Mrs. Sunshine Friedman Nahm (Mrs. Max Nahm) under the direction and supervision of the Kentucky Council of Defense. Information included: List & individual records of men from Warren County who gave their lives in the service of their country. List and Individual records of disabled soldiers from Warren County, List of Warren County men in service abroad in 1919, and List of Warren County Men still in service.

Individual Records Of Men In The Service From Warren County Kentucky In The World War L-Y, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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History Of Industry, Maine : From The First Settlement In 1791, William Allen

Maine Collection

History of Industry, Maine : From the First Settlement in 1791

by William Allen

Smith & Emery, Printers, Skowhegan, Maine, 1869

Contents: Boundaries and Extent / Land Titles / Plymouth Patent Opposition / Commissioners / New Vineyard, Anson and New Sharon / The Vineyard Gore Lines / First Settlers / Organization of a Military Company / State and County Taxes / Incorporation of the Town / Mills, Roads, Etc. / Face of the Country, Soil and Productions / Schools / Religious Meetings / Census and Statistics / State Valuation and State Taxes / Taxes / County Commissioners / Senators / …