Vaughn L. Kiger, Collector, Historical Material, 1820-1864, 1930-1990 A&M 3052

Vaughn L. Kiger, Collector, Historical Material, 1820-1864, 1930-1990 A&M 3052


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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 3052
Title
Vaughn L. Kiger, Collector, Historical Material 1820-1864, 1930-1990
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/195601
Quantity
1.4 Linear Feet, Summary: 1 ft. 5 in. (1 oversize folder, 6 items); (1 oversize records carton, 17 in.)
Creator
Kiger, Vaughn L.
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
Furlough and discharge documents of Civil War soldier and Morgantown native, Private Charles B. Shisler, of the 6th West Virginia Cavalry, Company A. The documents contain routine information such as age, height, and prior occupation. Also a land indenture and power of attorney conveyance for the Nicholas B. Madera and John Burris plots of Morgantown; and an issue (vol. 1, no. 11) of the Monongalia Farmer of 1834 March 1 in which there is a preface to a biography of Hon. David Crocket. There are also about 70 miscellaneous rolled items (ca. 1930-1990) consisting of maps and other material related to West Virginia. See scope and content note for details.

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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Vaughn L. Kiger, Collector, Historical Material, A&M 3052, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.


Scope and Contents

Furlough and discharge documents of Civil War soldier and Morgantown native, Private Charles B. Shisler, of the 6th West Virginia Cavalry, Company A. The documents contain routine information such as age, height, and prior occupation. Also a land indenture and power of attorney conveyance for the Nicholas B. Madera and John Burris plots of Morgantown; and an issue (vol. 1, no. 11) of the Monongalia Farmer of 1834 March 1 in which there is a preface to a biography of Hon. David Crocket.

There are also about 70 miscellaneous rolled items (ca. 1930-1990) consisting of: material related to West Virginia, including mainly historical and topographical maps; plats, architectural drawings, and aerial photographs in connection with Kiger's work as a realtor in Morgantown; and illustrative promtional material for the film "Battle of Britain" of 1969.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Burris, John.
  • Civil War - West Virginia 6th Cavalry, Company A.
  • Crocket, Davy.
  • Kiger, Vaughn L.
  • Land - Morgantown.
  • Madera, Nicholas B.
  • Morgantown - land.
  • Newspapers.
  • Shisler, Charles B.

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Burris, John.
  • Crocket, Davy.
  • Kiger, Vaughn L.
  • Madera, Nicholas B.
  • Shisler, Charles B.