The West Virginia State University Archives is located on the second floor (room 206) of the Drain-Jordan Library. The archives houses materials concerning the history of the College, its alumni and staff. It also contains information on African Americans in West Virginia, the history of African American higher education, and the history of the 20th century. These materials include monographs and rare books, university documents, records, manuscript materials, photographs, sound recordings, video recordings, and maps. Archives hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Closed Saturday and Sunday. After hour appointments may be made by calling (304) 766-3218. Ellen Hassig Ressmeyer, Archivist, eressmeyer@mail.wvsc.edu Janice D. Young, Archives Asst., youngjd@mail.wvsc.edu Mailing address: WVSU Archives Drain-Jordan Library Campus Box 166 West Virginia State University Institute, WV 25112-1002

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HISTORY OF UNIVERSITY º WVSC and WWII

Guide to the Use of Special Collections and Archives

1. Please sign the visitor's register upon entering.
2. Place all personal possessions, except notebook and pencils, in RM. 203.
3. Eating, Drinking or use of Tobacco Products is not permitted in the Library.
4. Use only pencils or personal computers in the Research Room.
5. Identify and obtain permission to use a personal book in the Research Room.
6. MATERIALS DO NOT CIRCULATE.
7. Please exercise care in handling materials:
   • use bookmarks
   • request staff to photocopy an item. The Archives reserves the right to refuse to photo duplicate materials.
   • DO NOT RESHELVE MATERIALS. Return materials to staff member on duty.
8. If needed for an extended period of time, materials may be placed on reserve.

Staff members are here to aid you. PLEASE ASK FOR HELP!

National Links
• NARA National Archives and Records Administration
• NUCMC National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections
• American Memory Project provided by the Library of Congress

Regional Links
• West Virginia Archives and History
• Marshall University - James E. Morrow Library Special Collections and University Archives
• Bluefield State College Archives Department
• WVU West Virginia and Regional History Collection
• Origins of West Virginia Place Names
• Camp Washington-Carver

African-American History Links
• Loyola University. Research in African-American History
• Schomburg Center for Researching Black Culture, New York Public Library
• Cyndi's List - African American (genealogy)

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