0.23 Linear Feet, Summary: 2 3/4 in. (1 folder); (1 reel of microfilm)
Creator
Arthurdale Homesteaders Club
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
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Abstract
Records of the Homestead group and their efforts at self government. Copy of recording secretary's diary (1935-1938) includes
entries about organizing committees and managing projects at Arthurdale such as athletics, maintenance, social programs and
medical care. Noteworthy is the mention of organizing efforts by the Homesteaders in their relations with the federal government,
particularly lobbying for higher pay scales. Also included is a typescript copy of a diary of the founding days by one of
the early members (November-December 1933), in which he mentions construction efforts, weather conditions, and a visit by
Eleanor Roosevelt.
This collection is also available on microfilm (1 reel).
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Conditions Governing Access
No special access restriction applies.
Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Arthurdale Homesteaders Club Records, A&M 0182, West Virginia and Regional
History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.