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William Gist Finley Papers - Accession 167, William Gist Finley

Manuscript Collection

William Gist Finley (1895-1969) was a lawyer and solicitor of the Sixth Judicial Circuit (1930-1950) from York, SC. The William Gist Finley Papers consist of biographical data, correspondence, photographs, speeches, newspaper clippings, and other papers relating to Finley’s career and death, and to York County’s history. Includes biographical sketch of David Edward Finley, a history of York, South Carolina, York Associate Reformed Presbyterian (ARP) Church history, Bethel Presbyterian Church history, York County Bible Society records, Kings Mountain National Park, Rose Hill State Park near Union, South Carolina, and the Carolina and Northwestern Railroad.

0286: Leslie W. Self Papers, 1900-1908, Marshall University Special Collections

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Huntington, W. Va. resident, graduate of Marshall Business College. Papers consist of textbook from the college, diploma, and photographs of Guyandotte River bridge and groups.

To view materials from this collection that are digitized and available online, search the Leslie W. Self Papers, 1900-1908 here.

0221: Ruth Winters Odell Papers, 1931-1978, Marshall University Special Collections

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Cabell County, West Virginia, resident. Papers include Rector family genealogy, photographs and papers relating to Mrs. Odell's work with the Cabell County Farm Bureau, including membership lists and minutes of meetings, and a letter from William Utterback of Marshall College.

Mr. Jeff "Billy" Cowart

African American Funeral Programs

Cowart, Jeff (Billy).pdf - Funeral program for Jeff Cowart

0237: Vernon Sharp Collection, 1973-1980, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection contains a compilation of papers related to the life of Vernon Sharp, including reminisces by his wife, including a discussion of the 1937 flood and the Depression, and a paper about him written by his granddaughter. Also included is a newspaper article about the fiftieth anniversary of his business.

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.

0215: Chicago, Parkersburg, And Norfolk Railroad Of Virginia Records, 1887, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of a ledger in which the only contents are the incorporation papers of the Chicago, Parkersburg, and Norfolk Railroad of Virginia signed by Isaac Scott, G. B. Gibbens, and S. F. Shaw of West Virginia, and W. M. Morse and W. W. Lucas of Ohio and Covington, Virginia.

1977-12-28 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on December 28, 1977.

Mary Page Holland

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Fred Carlos Mcphatter

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Rose M. Bradshaw

African American Funeral Programs

Interment: Lee Cemetery in Statesboro, Georgia.

1977-12-21 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on December 21, 1977.

Mamie Kennedy

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

John W. Relerford

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Mrs. Hannah Williams

African American Funeral Programs

Mrs_Hannah_Williams.pdf - Funeral program for Mrs. Hannah Williams

1977-12-14 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on December 14, 1977.

1977-12-07 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on December 7, 1977.

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 5, Number 12, Department Of Library Special Collections

Gospel Reaching Out

The Gospel Reaching Out newsletter was produced by the Hart County Gospel Music Association which was headquartered in Munfordville, Kentucky. The newsletter contained information and calendars related to “singings” and singing conventions in south central Kentucky, area singing groups, musical trends, and features about collectors, churches and enthusiasts as well as advertisements from sponsors. Library Special Collections does not own originals or copies of this title.

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 5, Number 11, Department Of Library Special Collections

Gospel Reaching Out

The Gospel Reaching Out newsletter was produced by the Hart County Gospel Music Association which was headquartered in Munfordville, Kentucky. The newsletter contained information and calendars related to “singings” and singing conventions in south central Kentucky, area singing groups, musical trends, and features about collectors, churches and enthusiasts as well as advertisements from sponsors. Library Special Collections does not own originals or copies of this title.

1977-11-30 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on November 30, 1977.

Mrs. Mary Etta Shellman Mack

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Mr. Bennie Deloach

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Larry Roberson

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

1977-11-23 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on November 23, 1977.

Mr. Anthony Coney

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

1977-11-16 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on November 16, 1977.

Little Michelle Mincey

African American Funeral Programs

Handwritten Obituary Announcement

Mrs. Mary Law

African American Funeral Programs

Funeral Program for Mary Law on Nov. 13, 1977 at Whitesville Baptist Church

Mrs. Bessie P. Miller

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

1977-11-09 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on November 9, 1977.