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West Virginia Industrial Archaeology, 1870-1992 and undated, bulk 1973-1980 (Includes facsimiles), bulk: Bulk, 1973–1980

 File — Box: 69

Scope and Contents

Kemp researched West Virginia industrial archaeology for a monograph he prepared on the state’s industrial history. This box contains research materials, including facsimile pamphlets, reports, maps, clippings, student papers, scholarly journal, correspondence, etc. Subjects include glass, West Virginia immigration, Street Railway Company of Martinsburg, "Monongalia Story" by Earl Core, etc. Highlights include a draft of a HAER report about the Meadow River Lumber Company. The following items were moved to Map Cabinet 12, Drawer 2, Folder 6: 1) Six sheets of the Mason-Dixonland Panorama (1974-1981); 2) clippings: “A Critics Guide to Chicago Loop” (1975), “Martin Hall to be Renovated” (undated), “Grist Mills: Monuments to Yesteryear” (1985), “Grains of History” (1987), “No Enemy Could Tear this Stone House Down” (1995), “Cass Lumber Mill” (1982), “Interwoven History Remains Alive in Memorabilia” (1986).

Dates

  • Creation: 1870-1992 and undated, bulk 1973-1980 (Includes facsimiles)
  • Creation: Majority of material found within Bulk, 1973–1980

Repository Details

Part of the West Virginia and Regional History Center Repository

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