Daniel S. Morris, Newspaperman, Biographical Sketch, 1811-1886 A&M 2312

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Repository

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Identification

A&M 2312

Title

Daniel S. Morris, Newspaperman, Biographical Sketch 1811-1886

URL:

https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/190182

Quantity

0 Linear Feet, Summary: 17 pages

Creator

Morris, Daniel S.

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

A biographical sketch of Daniel S. Morris, founder of some of Taylor County's earliest newspapers, including the BROAD-AX, the CENTRAL STANDARD, the FAMILY VISITOR, the WEEKLY-GAZETTE, the VANGUARD, and the VIRGINIA PATRIOT. Morris published his newspaper at Prunytown from 1846-1861 under the several different titles listed above. During the Civil War he served the Confederacy by editing and publishing an official newspaper in Richmond.

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Daniel S. Morris, Newspaperman, Biographical Sketch, A&M 2312, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Civil War - Southern sympathizers in WV.
Civil War -- Confederate newspapers
Civil War -- Confederate sympathizers
Morris, Daniel S.
Newspapers - Pruntytown, W. Va.
Newspapers -- West Virginia -- Taylor County
Pruntytown, W.Va. - newspapers.
Taylor County - newspapers.

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

Morris, Daniel S.