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Virginia Steele, Collector, Papers, ca. 1880-1972 A&M 2258

Virginia Steele, Collector, Papers, ca. 1880-1972 A&M 2258


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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 2258
Title
Virginia Steele, Collector, Papers ca. 1880-1972
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/199107
Quantity
0.4 Linear Feet, Summary: 5 in. (1 document case)
Creator
Steele, Virginia.
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
Correspondence, newspaper clippings, journal articles, and pamphlets relating to the John Henry legend, John Henry ballads, and the erection of a John Henry statue at Talcott, West Virginia.

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Virginia Steele, Collector, Papers, A&M 2258, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Folk music. SEE ALSO Music and musicians.
  • Folklore - John Henry legend.
  • Henry, John (Legendary character) -- Ballads
  • Henry, John - legend.
  • Henry, John.
  • Railroad tunnels
  • Railroad tunnels
  • Railroads - Henry, John legend.
  • Steele, Virginia.
  • Summers County - Big Bend Tunnel.
  • Summers County - John Henry legend.
  • Talcott (W. Va.)
  • Talcott, WV - Big Bend Tunnel.
  • Talcott, WV - John Henry legend.

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Henry, John.
  • Steele, Virginia.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Talcott (W. Va.)
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