newspapers; floods; disasters; college towns; colleges
This is a special edition paper printed by Pikeville College in the aftermath of the Flood of 1977. While its purpose was to seek funding for the college after the crisis, this paper also relates first-hand accounts of the flood and how it...
A self-published autobiography of John C. Shaw, educator and former president of West Liberty Normal School (now West Liberty State College) from 1908-1919.
Drew Williams writes to Rev. W. Russell Shaw about a mission trip he is taking to Vardy. Drew discusses the needs Shaw's group needs to address and the living arrangements made for them. He describes recreational activities planned for them as...
Dec. 30, 1896 magazine. Includes articles on area church histories, society news, school histories, and local news, as well as advertisements from area businesses.
An article from the "Mountain Herald" about the work and needs of the Grace Nettleton Home: an orphanage for homeless mountain girls sponsored by Lincoln Memorial University. This home for needy mountain girls was founded by Mr. And Mrs....