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West Virginia - Poetry.

 Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Bob Henry Baber, Author, Poem

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 4530
Scope and Contents

A copy of the poem "A Bed Time Rhyme" by Bob Henry Baber printed on a poster with illustrations and Baber's autograph. The author was formerly the mayor of Richwood, West Virginia. The illustrations were by Boyd Carr of Bedford, Virginia.

Dates: undated

Chris Kidwell, Collector, Illustrated Print of Poem by Irene McKinney

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 4526
Content Description

Print of poem "Starlings in the Walls at Night" by Irene McKinney with illustration of a bird above the text of poem. McKinney served as poet laureate of West Virginia from 1994 until her death in 2012.

Dates: undated

Joseph F. McNeely Papers

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 0614
Scope and Contents

Genealogy and history of the McNeely family, compiled by J.F. McNeely, 1953-1954; and "From the Writings of J.F. McNeely," a collection of mimeographed speeches, letters, poems, and statements concerning social and economic problems, written by J.F. McNeely.

Dates: 1953-1955

Louise McNeill, Poet, Papers

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 3201
Overview Papers of Louise McNeill (Pease), 1911-1993, of Pocahontas County, West Virginia, noted twentieth century Appalachian poet and author, poet laureate of West Virginia from 1979 to 1993, and professor of history and English. Though most well-known for her lyrical poetry about the history and spirit of West Virginia, McNeill also wrote articles, short stories, essays, and her memoirs. Includes biographical materials, letters, writings, poems, photographs, audio-visual materials, artifacts, and...
Dates: ca. 1861-1865, 1930-1993; Majority of material found within 1970-1993

Marc Harshman, Poet Laureate of West Virginia, Papers

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 4379
Scope and Contents Professional and personal papers of Marc Harshman, Appalachian author and poet laureate of West Virginia.Collection largely contains papers regarding Marc Harshman's professional career as an author, storyteller, and teacher. There are some family papers as well. Formats include journals, manuscripts, letters, programs, and others. Papers related to his activities as a poet include drafts, correspondence with publishers, galleys, and other material.Addendum of 2021...
Dates: ca. 1970-2023

Margaret Little Papers

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 2940
Overview

Papers of Margaret Little of Morgantown, West Virginia regarding local and family history. An addendum includes poetry written by Little.

Dates: 1939-1995; Majority of material found within 1984-1997