Research papers of Donovan Bond, a professor of Journalism at West Virginia University, regarding the 1772 proposal for a Colony of Vandalia in western Virginia territory, and histories of frontier forts (ca. 1749-1794) in western Virginia. Also includes photocopies of original 18th century documents. Material covers the years 1754-2002.
Three notebooks containing genealogical information regarding the Gill, Marion, and McGraw families. (These notebooks were assembled ca. 1994-2002.).
7 in. 7.5 ips reel to reel tape recording of Dorothy Clutter Collison and Ernest Skaggs singing traditional ballads at the Hillbilly booth, West Virginia State Fair, August 1961.
Records of the Dorsey's Knob Advisory Board regarding their efforts to establish Dorsey's Knob of Monongalia County, West Virginia as a park. Includes minutes, clippings, and photographs, as well as some historical information. They were able to obtain park status for the property in 2006.
Archives of the Double X Club of Morgantown, an organization of business and professional men organized in 1924. This collection includes meeting minutes, programs, financial records, major papers, and other material. It also includes presentation made to Double X Club on local history.
This collection consists of papers and printed materials related to the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) and Black Lung Association. It also includes newspapers and legal documents related to the UMWA elections, Joseph A. Yablonski, Mingo County, and the protests against strip mining in Appalachia.