Toothman, Fred R. (Fred Rees)

Overview

Research papers of Fred R. Toothman regarding fifty-four West Virginia high school and college football coaches whose biographies are contained in his book "Great Football Coaches of West Virginia" (a copy is in this collection). Collection includes photographs, letters, pamphlets, articles, clippings, photographic negatives, biographical sketches, and other items. For a complete listing of the coaches see the scope and content note.

Overview Drafts, research notes and photos for a book by the donor about West Virginians who were prominent in the leadership of the state's coal industry. Great Coal Leaders of West Virginia made no claim to being an exhaustive work, it nonetheless included coal company owners, senior management, and labor leaders renowned for their foresight, boldness, and innovations in the industry. Some names included are: J. L. Beury, S. A. Caperton, F. E. Christopher, H. G. Davis, S. B. Elkins, C. E. Lawall,...