West Virginia, Secretary of State Archives, 1861-1939 A&M 2142

West Virginia, Secretary of State Archives, 1861-1939 A&M 2142


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West Virginia and Regional History Center

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P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown, WV 26506-6069
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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 2142
Title
West Virginia, Secretary of State Archives 1861-1939
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/199037
Quantity
0.4 Linear Feet, Summary: 5 in. (1 document case, 5 in.); 62 reels of microfilm
Creator
West Virginia. Secretary of State
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
Official records on the appointment, resignation, and removal of state officers, railroad and special police, and corporate representatives. Archives include financial records of state agencies, executive meeting minutes, executive decrees, and documents relating to pardons, extraditions, and state convicts in county jails. Much information relates to charters and taxation of railroad companies. Also contains official state election returns and records concerning the reconstruction of the state capitol after the fire of 1921.

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], West Virginia, Secretary of State Archives, A&M 2142, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.


Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Elections
  • Police
  • Politics and government.
  • Railroads
  • Taxation