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West Virginia Industrial Archaeology Book, 1882-1929, 1963-1989 and undated (Includes facsimiles)

 File — Box: 75

Scope and Contents

Kemp researched West Virginia industrial archaeology for a monograph he prepared on the state’s industrial history. This box includes his research materials, including facsimile book excerpt, grant application material, research, student research notes, diagrams, photos of industrial homes, correspondence, etc. Subjects include milling, the Industrial Revolution in West Virginia, industrial archaeology, Martinsburg, Morgantown, etc. Highlights include handwritten and typed notes about historical references, arranged by West Virginia county. The following items were moved to Map Cabinet 12, Drawer 3, Folder 4: Notes for counties (1897-1908), Handwritten notes (undated), engineering drawings (1924), 3 panoramic photographs (undated), 3 maps (undated), 3 mill lists (undated), 4 clippings (1986-1989), and a facsimile letter (December 1893).

Dates

  • Creation: 1882-1929, 1963-1989 and undated (Includes facsimiles)

Repository Details

Part of the West Virginia and Regional History Center Repository

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