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Language
English
Abstract
Typescripts, newspaper clippings, and correspondence relating to the American Legion and soldiers of Raleigh County in World
War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Typescripts include compiled lists of prisoners of war, casualties, wounded, and
those who died of disease. Also includes typescripts, handwritten notes, newspaper clippings, programs, pamphlets, and brochures
regarding the churches of Raleigh County and related organizations. Organizations include the Beckley Ministerial Association,
the Beckley Institute, Mt. Zion Baptist, First Baptist, B'nai B'rith, Mount Tabor Baptist, First Methodist, First Christian,
Church of God, St. Francis de Sales, St. Stephens Episcopal, Methodist Episcopal, the Salvation Army, and other Raleigh County
Churches. Also includes a 1908 souvenir booklet for the Beckley Public School, with 2 photographs.
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Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Raleigh County Military and Church Records, A&M 3542, West Virginia and
Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.
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