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Shaver Family Papers and Other Materials

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 4664

Scope and Contents

Papers, printed ephemera, scrapbooks, and other material documenting and owned by Karl Shaver and the Shaver family. Includes land deeds, finance books, maps, and correspondence. Also includes several newspapers documenting the 1968 Farmington Mine Disaster in Farmington, WV.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1880s-1950s and undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is unprocessed but is open for research. Please contact the West Virginia & Regional History Center in advance to request access.

Extent

4.21 Linear Feet (3 record cartons, 15 in. each; 1 flat storage box, 2.5 in.; 1 flat storage box, 3 in.)

Language

English

Source

Title
Shaver Family Papers and Other Materials
Author
Grace Musgrave
Date
2025 March 20
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the West Virginia and Regional History Center Repository

Contact:
1549 University Ave.
P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown WV 26506-6069 US
304-293-3536