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Sirk Family Papers

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 3691

Overview

Includes reminiscence of Billy Scott Sirk of Braxton County (2005), autobiography of Billy Scott Sirk (2003), Christmas poem by Pauline Barr Sirk (1968), and six laser-copy photographs of Billy Scott Sirk at different times in his life (ca. 1940-2005); also includes one laser-copy photo of Alton Barr (father of Pauline Barr Sirk) and Stella Barr (Alton's sister) (ca. 1900). There are photocopies of clippings regarding Billy Scott Sirk and Wilma Sirk of Terra Alta, West Virginia; and of other material. Also includes genealogy and family history book compiled by Judy Sirk, the donor, entitled "Sirk Family History". Sirk family members have origins in Braxton, Preston, and Monongalia Counties. Also available are digital family photographs.

Dates

  • Creation: ca. 1900-2009
  • Creation: Majority of material found in ca. 1940-2009

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

No special access restriction applies.

Researchers may access born digital and digitized materials by visiting the link attached to each item or by requesting to view the materials in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia & Regional History Center reference department at https://westvirginia.libanswers.com/wvrhc.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

Extent

0.01 Linear Feet (Summary: 1 in. (2 folders))

0.62 Gigabytes (30 .tif files)

Physical Location

West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Subject

Title
Sirk Family Papers, ca. 1900-2009
Author
Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History Center
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

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