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
Various artifact collections have recently been placed in the Folklife Center Archives, and resources to properly process and store these artifacts have been obtained. The Folklife Center at Fairmont State University actively seeks donations of any artifacts that will help interpret West Virginia folklife. This may include photographs, family memorabilia, journals, letters, oral histories and folklore, and any other materials of such nature. Individuals who may want to contribute to this growing collection should contact Dr. Judy P. Byers or Mr. Noel W. Tenney at the WV Folklife Center at Fairmont State University.
Patty Looman Collection - A recent acquisition from Patty Looman has been added to the archives. This collection features more than 200 books on the subject of traditional, regional music. As well as song books, how to play books, and a variety of historical works. Also included in the collection is more than 450 casette tapes, many are commercially produced, but there are a significant number of cassettes that were self-recorded by Patty during jam sessions. The attached Finding Aid provides a detailed listing of the collection holdings.
| Heritage Textiles Collection | Russell Wright Pottery Collection |
| Ruth Ann Musick Literary Collection | Buddy Myers Photo Collection |
