Howard P. Wade, Author, Study Regarding Eckman, West Virginia, undated A&M 3839

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Repository

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Identification

A&M 3839

Title

Howard P. Wade, Author, Study Regarding Eckman, West Virginia undated

URL:

https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/196358

Quantity

0.01 Linear Feet, Summary: 1/4 in. (1 folder)

Creator

Wade, Howard P.

Location

West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Language

English

Abstract

Two chapters of a study by Howard P. Wade, D.A., titled "Eckman: A Coal Camp in McDowell County, West Virginia", regarding the late 18th century African Americans immigrants to the McDowell County coal camp of Eckman, their origins, social and religious organizations, and experiences assimilating to the coal fields, as well as African American life in Eckman between the years of 1892 and 1942.

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Howard P. Wade, Author, Study Regarding Eckman, West Virginia, A&M 3839, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

African Americans -- West Virginia -- McDowell County
Coal mining - camps and company towns.
McDowell County (W. Va.) -- History
Wade, Howard P.

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

Wade, Howard P.