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Melville Davisson Post (1871-1930) Papers
Correspondence of writer Melville Davisson Post with Louis E. Schrader, a Wheeling court reporter who edited, typed, and often forwarded Post's manuscripts to the publisher. These letters are primarily instructions for Schrader and concern Post's legal writings as well as his detective stories.
Melville Davisson Post (1871-1930) Papers
Melville Davisson Post Papers
Manuscripts of short stories and essays of Melville D. Post, some of which were published between 1920 and 1929 in the Review of Reviews, Everybody’s, and the American Magazine. Collection also includes World War I poster texts and articles on various subjects by Melville D. Post; also, two letters. See processing notes for list of titles.
Melvin Armentrout, World War II Postcards
Seven World War II era postcards with correspondence between Melvin and "Dot" Armentrout of West Virginia, among others. Images includes five humorous cartoon postcards, one photograph of an anti tank gun and crew, and a street (Rue de Viller) in the French town of Luneville in the region of Lorraine.
Melvin C. Snyder, Congressman, Papers
Melvin Harding Kimble, Soldier, Photographs and Funeral Guest Book
Melvin W. Kahle, Collector, Appointment Certificate from Governor Kump
Certificate (16 in. x 20 in.) appointing George T. Watson of Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia Compensation Commissioner on March 8, 1933 to fill the unexpired term of Lee Ott, ending May 31, 1935. Includes West Virginia state seal on letterhead and foil seal near signatures.
Melvina Beauty Shoppe Business Ledger
Business Ledger for the Melvina Beauty Shoppe of Elkins, West Virginia for the year 1926 (368 pages; 8 3/4 in. x 6 in. x 1 1/4 in.). The business was operated by Harold E. and Melvina Mouse. The ledger includes records of customers, services rendered, and prices. Many customers requested the "Marcel", or Marcel Wave, a popular style of the era. Weather conditions and unusual events were also occasionally recorded in the ledger.
Memorial Addresses regarding the Death of Roy E. Parrish
Memorial Addresses delivered in The Senate Of West Virginia. 21 Jan. 1919; Lt Parrish a Senator from the Twelfth Senatorial District, was killed in France 22 July 1918.
Mercer County History
An unpublished history of Mercer County, WV, prepared as part of the WPA Writers Project. Subjects include: the economy, geography, early life, and customs, religion, commerce and industry, transportation, education, government and public administration, cultural and social advances and historic sites.