Helvetia (W. Va.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
David H. Sutton, Compiler, Folk Music Recordings
Collection
Collection Number: A&M 4706
Scope and Contents
Recordings of the Helvetia Men's Chorus:
Rudolph and Norman Zumbach, Arnold Metzner, and Harrison Moore, 1969 August 30.
Arnold Metzner at Helvetia home with family, 1969.
Tunes of Helvetia performed by Benny Fahrner (fiddle), Mary Fahrner (vocal), and Bruce Butler (guitar), 1976 September.
Dates:
1969, 1976
David H. Sutton, Compiler, Photographs Regarding Helvetia, West Virginia
Collection
Collection Number: A&M 3706
Overview
Photographs and research papers regarding Helvetia, West Virginia. Most of the collection consists of photographs. Subjects of the photographs include residents, activities, and locations, the majority of which date from the early twentieth century (1900-1920). There are group portraits of families, school children, and others, including shots of hunters, timber workers, and residents with musical instruments, among others. Special events recorded by the photographs include weddings,...
Dates:
ca. 1880-2000; Majority of material found within ca. 1900-1920
David H. Sutton, Compiler, Research Papers regarding Helvetia, West Virginia
Collection
Collection Number: A&M 3687
Overview
Research papers compiled by David H. Sutton documenting the early history of Helvetia, West Virginia, including information regarding the work, recreation, and genealogy of Helvetia's early settlers. The collection includes family papers, letters, oral histories, genealogies, photographs, and other material, regarding the Schneider, Aegerter, Hofer, Favri, and other families. Of special interest are the oral histories conducted and compiled by David Sutton of Helvetia citizens who were...
Dates:
1835-2010; Majority of material found within 1890-1925, 1979
Jacob Anderegg, Helvetia Resident, Papers
Collection
Collection Number: A&M 3009
Overview
This collection contains a pamphlet and correspondence. Included is a typed copy of the oral account of Jacob Anderegg's life story. "Some Recollections from the life of Jacob Anderegg." Anderegg, born in Switzerland, 1851 July 12, immigrated to the United States on 1871 September 16 and became a settler of Helvetia, WV. Correspondence are by and to David Sutton, village historian for Helvetia, WV. These correspondence relate to Sutton's attempts to acquire the original handwritten version...
Dates:
1931-1985