Scope and Contents
Series 5 consists of a complete set of OVEC printed newsletters as well as an archived copy of the OVEC website, both of which document the organization's activities.
The newsletters include protest and rally coverage, photographs, calendars of events, member news, member and donor recognition, topical cartoons, grant information, conferences, editorials and letters to the editor, West Virginia legislative news, and calls for action. Additionally, board and staff member information is listed in each issue.
Initially titled OVEC News in 1991 April, it became Toxic Times for two issues, before settling on E-News in 1991 November. The OVEC newsletter was renamed Winds of Change in 2002 November and remained unchanged until its final issue in 2022 February. Additionally, the OVEC website has a complete set of digital OVEC newsletters.
The information provided on the archived copy of the OVEC website reflects the materials contained within this collection and may be of supplimental use, especially the blog entries.
Dates
- Creation: 1991-2022
Conditions Governing Access
Researchers may access born digital materials by visiting the link attached to each item (the web crawl) or by requesting to view the material (the newsletters or the web crawl) in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia & Regional History Center reference department at https://westvirginia.libanswers.com/wvrhc.
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