1.1 Linear Feet, Summary: 1 ft. 1/2 in. (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (2 documents cases, 5 in. each)
Creator
Ellis, Arch
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
Nitrate negatives of photographs taken by Arch Ellis of Weston, West Virginia, mainly regarding 4-H Camps held at Jackson's
Mill. The main subject of the photographs is campers at the various 4-H Camps (Boys, Girls, Farm Women's, and Volunteer) participating
in camp activities. These activities include musical performances by campers; metalworking, weaving, hat making, and other
arts and crafts activities; swimming, archery and other sports; and dancing, among other activities. Other subjects include
camps in other locations, county fairs, a livestock auction, "Mine Safety Day", and portraits, among others. Contains 62 negatives
and 2 prints.
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Conditions Governing Access
Special access restriction applies.
Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Arch Ellis, Photographer, Nitrate Negatives of 4-H Camps and Other Subjects,
A&M 3846, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.
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