Photostatic copies of family papers, photographs, and genealogical notes on the Barb family of the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. Microfilm copy of the Barb family Bible.
Thirty-seven 5 in. x 7 in. color photographs of Woodburn Hall renovation project, West Virginia University, and of Rails to Trails conversion project in northern West Virginia.
Slide photographs (27 items) of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (C&O Canal) taken by Robert T. Howe. Slides show the canal at various locations, including Morgantown, West Virginia; Harpers Ferry, West Virginia; Wheeling, West Virginia; Georgetown, D.C.; Sharpsburg, Maryland; Williamsport, Maryland; Antietam, Maryland; Hancock, Maryland; and Great Falls, Virginia.
Research papers created and assembled by history professor Barbara Howe for a centennial history of the College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University, from its inception in 1867 through 1997. Includes five series: research files, interviews, faculty files, subjects, and sound recordings. Almost all material consists of photocopies.
One typescript regarding Judge Era Ellsworth Robinson. Judge Robinson graduated from Fairmont State Normal School in 1889 and was admitted to the bar in 1891. He held a variety of legal and political positions, including attorney for the First National Bank of Grafton, B&O Railroad, and other large interests. He was largely indentified with West Virginia coal and timber lands.
Papers of West Virginia University English professor Barbara Tedford. Includes Anna Kennedy Davis project papers (box 1), West Virginia Association of College English Teachers records (box 2), and Glenville State College literary magazines (box 2).
Photocopies of a list of family records for the Barbe(e) family from 1863 to 1933. Records list name, birth date, death date, and marriages in the Barb(e) family.
Financial records, building specifications, inspection and attendance reports, resolutions and orders of the Barbour County, Cove Township Board of Education, 1865-1968.
Barbour County cemetery readings for the Gasey/Breakiron family plot at Lawless Road; Crislip Cemetery, near Elk City; two Elk City church cemeteries. 1983. 14 p.