3.8 Linear Feet, 3 ft. 9 1/2 in. (7 document cases, 5 in. each); (3 document cases, 2 1/2 in. each); (1 small flat storage
box, 3 in.); (1 oversize 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
Paper ephemera, including: illustrated letterhead titled "Offices of J.W. Wiles" featuring portrait of J.W. Wiles and photo
of the "Wiles Block" building in Morgantown, WV; there is also letterhead for the "Star Glass Company" and "Union Realty and
Development Co.," both of Morgantown; illustrated envelopes for the "Hotel Morgan" of Morgantown, "The Waldo" of Clarksburg,
and "The Ruffner" of Charleston. Signed calling card of J.W. Wiles. There is an extensive collection of greeting cards, including
Valentines. There is also a printed invitation card for a luncheon with President and Mrs. Taft (1912).
Addendum of 2019/06/17 includes four greeting cards from the Young family of Morgantown, including two large Valentine cards
(including windmill and seesaw graphics; undated), one small Valentine card (undated), and one Christmas card (booklet, "One
Christmas Back in Grandfather's Time"; 1952).
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Conditions Governing Access
No special access restriction applies.
Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Ephemera Collection, A&M 2116, West Virginia and Regional History Center,
West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.
Separated to the Printed Ephemera Colletion (PEC):
A children's picture book entitled "The Night Before Christmas or A Visit of St. Nicholas"; copyright 1896 by McLaughlin Brothers.