0.75 Linear Feet, 8 1/2 in. (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (2 small flat storage boxes, 3 in. each)
Creator
Simms, John S. family
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
Photographs, ephemera, and genealogy (1658-1996) of the John Samuel Simms family of West Virginia. Ephemera includes a certificate
for completion of classes from West Virginia University Department of Mining Extension (1935), a State of West Virginia Department
of Mines Certificate for passing a mine foreman exam (1918), a State of West Virginia Elementary School Diploma (1915), a
certificate of proficiency from the New River State School for completion of stenography courses (1925), household bills (telephone,
furniture, etc.) (ca. 1920s), and a dance card for an event at Luna Park, Charleston, West Virginia (ca. 1920s). Most photographs
in the collection are identified with names, dates, and locations. Notable photographs are of railroad workers on the line
near Little Elk Creek in Swiss, WV (ca. 1910); a large group of men and women at a dedication of an O.E.S. home (1935); a
mail carrier at a home in Jodie, WV (ca. 1900-20); Simms family and friends in front of their West Virginia homes (ca. 1900-20);
two photographic portraits of Charles and Minerva Summers Simms (ca. 1870s) in 12" x 14" oval wooden frames; and a group portrait
of a Charleston, WV Elks Club minstrel production (ca. 1920s).
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Conditions Governing Access
No special access restriction applies.
Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], John S. Simms Family Papers, A&M 3299, West Virginia and Regional History
Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.
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