Scope and Contents
This folder contains correspondence with: George Parkinson, Curator, West Virginia University Libraries; Oshel Parsons, Parliamentarian, House of Delegates; B. Frederick Becker, Commissioner, Workmen’s Compensation Fund; John F. Payne, Delegate, House of Delegates; Ronald G. Pearson, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Administration, Treasurer of the State of West Virginia; Raymond Peak, Mayor of Hurricane, Delegate, House of Delegates; Ira S. Latimer Jr., Director, Department of Natural Resources; Thomas R. Tinder, Commissioner, WV Department of Welfare. Topics include: road conditions, roadwork, mail routes, occupational training, West Virginia State Historical Records Advisory Board, occupational pneumoconiosis, black lung, libraries, strip mining, logging, New River Gorge; resignations, employment, “Almost Heaven” slogan, license plates, coal mining permits, Appalachian Regional Commission, UMWA benefits, Workmen’s Compensation fund, nutrition, insurance, social security, employment, bridge deck heating, Veterans’ homes, Medicaid, welfare, healthcare services, water service, turnpike, food stamps.
Dates
- Creation: 1973-1977
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the West Virginia and Regional History Center Repository
1549 University Ave.
P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown WV 26506-6069 US
304-293-3536
wvrhcref@westvirginia.libanswers.com