0.8 Linear Feet, Summary: 10 in. (2 document cases, 5 in. each)
Creator
Toothman, Fred R. (Fred Rees)
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
Drafts, research notes and photos for a book by the donor about West Virginians who were prominent in the leadership of the
state's coal industry. Great Coal Leaders of West Virginia made no claim to being an exhaustive work, it nonetheless included
coal company owners, senior management, and labor leaders renowned for their foresight, boldness, and innovations in the industry.
Some names included are: J. L. Beury, S. A. Caperton, F. E. Christopher, H. G. Davis, S. B. Elkins, C. E. Lawall, I. T. Mann,
A. R. Miller, E. W. Olgebay, R. E. Salvati, and W. D. Thurmond.
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Conditions Governing Access
No special access restriction applies.
Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Fred R. Toothman, Research Files Regarding Coal Leaders, A&M 3100, West
Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.