EASTERN REGIONAL COAL ARCHIVES

The Eastern Regional Coal Archives is where the deeper stories of Bluefield and the surrounding region are kept alive. Tucked away in stacks and shelves are artifacts, blueprints, films, ledgers, and maps- each one holding a piece of the past. Miner's tools, newspapers, photographs, mine scrip, and railroad memorabilia paint a fuller picture of life in coal country. For researchers and history buffs, it's a rare and valuable resource, rich with the details that built the region.

FEATURES

• Extensive collection of coal industry and regional artifacts
• Blueprints, ledgers, and maps for historical research
• Miner's tools, mine scrip, and railroad memorabilia
• Newspapers and photographs from southern West Virginia's past
• Ideal resource for researchers, students, and history enthusiasts