Morgantown (W. Va.) -- History
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Festus P. Summers (1895-1971), Historian, Personal Diaries
Personal diaries of Festus P. Summers, a historian who served on the faculty of West Virginia University from 1932 to 1965 and as chairman of the history department from 1946 to 1962. The diaries are in 19 volumes covering the period 1953-1971. They document in a thorough manner his experiences in the communities of West Virginia University and Morgantown. He comments on local and national events, including for example a visit of Harry Truman to Morgantown in 1956.
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.
Max Mathers Collection Papers
Milk Crate from Sanitary Milk and Ice Cream Company of Morgantown
One wooden milk crate used by Sanitary Milk and Ice Cream Company of Morgantown, West Virginia. The company store was located on 467 Chestnut Street.
Moreland Family Papers
Papers of the Moreland Family of Monongalia County. Materials include assorted land patents and grants for land in Monongahela County, Virginia and other locations, typescripts regarding West Virginia history, and assorted correspondence of members of the Moreland family. Also includes correspondence and other material regarding the opening of Richwood Avenue in Morgantown, which was constructed by the Works Progress Administration.