News Articles Regarding Legend of John Henry, 2002 A&M 4016

West Virginia and Regional History Center

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Repository

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Identification

A&M 4016

Title

News Articles Regarding Legend of John Henry 2002

URL:

https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/197263

Quantity

0.01 Linear Feet, Summary: 5 pages (1 folder)

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

Printed copies of news articles regarding the the legend of John Henry. Both articles regard the research of John Garst, professor emeritus at the University of Georgia, into the historical basis of the legend, particularly the location where the contest occurred. Garst argues that Leeds, Alabama, rather than Talcott, West Virginia, is the likely location where the events that inspired the legend took place.

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], News Articles Regarding Legend of John Henry, A&M 4016, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Alabama
Garst, John.
Henry, John.
John Henry (Legendary character)
Talcott (W. Va.)

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

Alabama
Talcott (W. Va.)