The Frank and Jane Gabor
West Virginia Folklife Center
on the campus of Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community and Technical College
1201 Locust Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-4403
wvfolklife@fairmontstate.edu
wvfolklife@pierpont.edu
Dr. Judy P. Byers, Director Frank & Jane Gabor WV Folklife Center,
Abelina Suarez Professor, Senior Level,
English & Folklore Studies Fairmont State University
(304) 367-4286
jbyers@fairmontstate.edu
jbyers@pierpont.edu
Mr. Noel W. Tenney, Folk Cultural Specialist
Frank & Jane Gabor WV Folklife Center
and Museum Studies Program Coordinator
Pierpont Community & Technical College
(304) 367-3606
ntenney@fairmontstate.edu
ntenney@pierpont.edu
Mission Statement
The Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center on the campus of Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community and Technical College is dedicated to the identification, preservation, and perpetuation of our region's rich cultural heritage, through academic studies, educational programs, festivals and performances, and publications. The WV Folklife Center is part of the College of Liberal Arts.