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John I. Arbogast, Glass-maker, Scrapbook
Scrapbook (8 1/2 in. x 11 1/2 in. x 1 in.) regarding the glass industry, John I. Arbogast, the Pittsburg [Pittsburgh] Seamless Bottle Co., and the Arbogast family. Includes mostly clippings with some photographs and stationary.
John J. Cornwell (1867-1953) Speech
Speech by governor John J. Cornwall on the signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918. There is a brief report on demobilization orders.
John J. Davis (1824-1916) Papers
Papers of John J. Davis, a lawyer and politician from Clarksburg, West Virginia. This collection contains correspondence, account books, photographs, essays, speeches, and other material. Also included in this collection are writings of Davis' granddaughter, Julia McDonald Davis. There are also artifacts, including a school slate and three leather billfolds. Please see "Scope and Contents" for further detail.
John J. Polsley Papers
John Jacob Cornwell (1867-1953), Governor, Papers and Records
John Jacob Diaries and Letters
This collection includes digital and typed transcriptions of diaries and letters authored by John J. Jacob, the fourth governor of West Virginia, from 1802-1829. In addition to the typed pages, there are also hand-written sheets, some of which may be the original diary pages while others seem to be additional transcriptions.
John Johnston, English Professor, Collection of David Jones Letters and Other Material
John Johnston, English Professor, Papers
Papers of West Virginia University English professor John Johnston, including class material, research papers, and manuscripts. He taught a variety of courses, including modern British literature, and was a colleague of WVU English professor Ruel Foster. (This collection is currently unprocessed.)
John L. Babb Teacher's Certificate and Other Material
A positive photostat of an original and duplicate teacher's certificate belonging to John L. Babb, signed by Geo. Harman, Superintendent of Grant County Schools, and dated Oct 10, 1866; also positive and negative photostats of a price list of quotations for prime skins, by Pence & Clawson of New York City , Jan 5, 1878.
John L. Johnston, Author, Typescript regarding Ice's Ferry History and Genealogy
Six page typescript by John L. Johnston, 1920, titled "Historical Notes, Ice's Ferry." Covering the time span of 1758-1920, the narrative locates and describes early settlements; roads; forts; Indian trails, villages and tribes; industries; the land office; and men and families prominent in the development of Monongalia County. Mention is made of the proposed construction of the dam and recreation area on the Cheat River.