0.1 Linear Feet, Summary: 1/2 in. (55 photographs in 1 folder)
Creator
Monroe, Julius
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
Black and white photographs taken by Julius Monroe, a surveyor who worked to establish the boundary between Maryland and West
Virginia as decided by the Supreme Court in Maryland v. West Virginia in 1910. The court ruled in West Virginia's favor, concluding
that the Deakins Line was the official and correct demarcation between the states. Monroe and other commissioners were thereafter
appointed to locate, establish, and permanently mark the boundaries with monuments. There are 55 photographs taken at dates
during 1911 showing the progress of the survey. Most of the photographs have a date and identification number recorded onto
them. A small number of photographs also include a caption. Subjects of the photographs include markers, campsites, and men
working. See A&M 1632 for further information regarding Julius Monroe and the boundary dispute.
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Conditions Governing Access
No special access restriction applies.
Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Julius Monroe, Surveyor, West Virginia State Boundary Line Photographs,
A&M 3850, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.
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