Digital Library of Appalachia

Indian Tribes That Hunted In and Claimed Parts of West Virginia
Indians of North America
Brief overview of Native American tribes that resided in West Virginia. Huron -- Mohawk -- Mingoes -- Delaware --Cherokee -- Shawnee -- Tuscaroras.
West Virginia Wesleyan College

Legend of the Monongahela
Indians of North America; Monongahela National Forest
Story of Susquehanna chief Monongahela, for whom the West Virginia river is named.
West Virginia Wesleyan College

History of Exchange Community (Braxton County, W. Va.)
Early history of a West Virginia community. Content appears to have been written in early 20th century.
West Virginia Wesleyan College

History of Talbott Community (Barbour County, W. Va.)
Early history of a West Virginia community. Content appears to have been written in early 20th century.
West Virginia Wesleyan College

History of Lorentz Community (Upshur County, W. Va.)
Early history of a West Virginia community. Content appears to have been written in early 20th century.
West Virginia Wesleyan College

[Portrait of Reverend and Mrs. Arthur A. Myers] / [unknown].
American Missionary Association. ; Myers, Arthur Aaron.; Myers, Ellen Green.
This portrait shows Reverend and Mrs. A. A. Myers, of the American Missionary Association: these mountain missionaries made a significant impact on the religious and educational development of the Cumberland Gap, Tennessee region. Reverend A. A....
Lincoln Memorial University

Forward plans for the Department of Education / M. F. Andrew. In Mountain herald / Lincoln Memorial University.
Education, Rural -- Tennessee, East.; Education; Lincoln Memorial University (Harrogate, Tenn.) -- Department of Education.; Lincoln Memorial University (Harrogate, Tenn.) -- History.;
Dr. M. F. Andrew describes his tenure as Educational Department chair at Lincoln Memorial University, including the increasing demand for a variety of classes and the idea that the department will "no doubt" become one of the most...
Lincoln Memorial University

Proclamation of extension of martial law in Mingo County and organizing of Milita by West Virginia Governor Ephraim F. Morgan, June 27, 1921
mining; coal; coal mines; labor; laborers; West Virginia; legal correspondence; legislation;
This document concerns the Mine War that occurred in West Virginia in the early part of the 20th century, when workers struggled against mine owners for the right to join labor unions. This document is a copy of a typewritten document issued by...
University of Charleston

Proclamation of martial law in Mingo County by West Virginia Governor Ephraim F. Morgan, May 19, 1921
mining; coal; coal mines; West Virginia; labor; laborers; legal correspondence; legislation
This document concerns the Mine Wars that occurred in West Virginia in the early part of the 20th century, when workers struggled against mine owners for the right to join labor unions. This document is an official typewritten document issued by...
University of Charleston

[Amnesty Letter ID005] / [Akins, B. F.
Civil War
This letter was written by B. F. Akins to President Andrew Johnson in response to the President's Amnesty Proclamation of 29 May 1865. The writer indicates his county of residence as Transylvania Co. (North Carolina) and does not state his...
Berea College

[Amnesty Letter] ID253 / Wells, William F.
Civil War
This letter was written by William F. Wells to President Andrew Johnson in response to the President's Amnesty Proclamation of 29 May 1865. The writer indicates his county of residence as Buncombe Co., NC and does not state his occupation.
Berea College

[Amnesty Letter] ID238 / Tugman, James F.
Civil War
This letter was written by James F. Tugman to President Andrew Johnson in response to the President's Amnesty Proclamation of 29 May 1865. The writer indicates his county of residence as Wilkes Co., NC and states his occupation as...
Berea College

[Amnesty Letter] ID224 / Siler, Leon F.
Civil War
This letter was written by Leon F. Siler to President Andrew Johnson in response to the President's Amnesty Proclamation of 29 May 1865. The writer indicates his county of residence as Macon Co., NC and states his occupation as Farmer and Minister.
Berea College

[Amnesty Letter] ID195 / Patterson, S. F.
Civil War
This letter was written by S. F. Patterson to President Andrew Johnson in response to the President's Amnesty Proclamation of 29 May 1865. The writer indicates his county of residence as Caldwell Co., NC and states his occupation as Factory Owner.
Berea College

[Amnesty Letter] ID182 / Miller, F. M.
Civil War
This letter was written by F. M. Miller to President Andrew Johnson in response to the President's Amnesty Proclamation of 29 May 1865. The writer indicates his county of residence as Buncombe Co., NC and does not state his occupation.
Berea College

[Amnesty Letter] ID174 / McNiel, George F.
Civil War
This letter was written by George F. McNiel to President Andrew Johnson in response to the President's Amnesty Proclamation of 29 May 1865. The writer indicates his county of residence as Wilkes Co., NC and states his occupation as Farmer.
Berea College

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