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Series 1. Historical Documents -- West Virginia Documents

 Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 6-15

Scope and Contents

This subseries is comprised of correspondence and other material, principally concerning commercial and development activities in north-central West Virginia. These items are grouped by county; please note that there is overlap between counties.
Highlights include:
items relating to Harman Blennerhassett (box 1, folder 12);
a six-page letter written by William G. Brown answering questions concerning the constitutionality of the movement for West Virginia statehood (June 28, 1862) (box 1, folder 13);
letters and reminiscences focusing on the reunions of the Battle of Philippi (1911-1935) (box 1, folder 14); and
two letters from the abolitionist John Brown (box 1, folder 15).

Additional West Virginia documents can be found in boxes 2a-2c.

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