Robert F. Kidd Library

Robert F. Kidd Library The official page of Glenville State University's Robert F. Kidd Library and Archives.

Any change in hours will be posted at the library; you may also call 304-462-4109 or 304-462-6160 for information.

Our second archival photo today is of the Hardman Fork One-Room School from 1923. Does anyone know the name of the teach...
06/03/2026

Our second archival photo today is of the Hardman Fork One-Room School from 1923. Does anyone know the name of the teacher or any of the children in this photograph?

One of our archival photos today is of the inside of a tavern from, most likely, prior to 1914. This came from a group o...
06/03/2026

One of our archival photos today is of the inside of a tavern from, most likely, prior to 1914. This came from a group of local photographs and is believed to be somewhere nearby. Does anyone have any additional information on this photo?

The pottery coming out of Glenville State College during the late 1960s to 1990s was impressive. The catalyst for the en...
05/19/2026

The pottery coming out of Glenville State College during the late 1960s to 1990s was impressive. The catalyst for the endeavor was instructor Charles Scott's dedication and passion, and many alumni have taken these skills much further than would be expected. Do you have any of these pieces in your personal collection? Did you develop your ceramics skills under Mr. Scott or Mr. Harper?

The Library welcomes back this year's 50-year grads. Do you recognize any familiar faces that will be returning to campu...
05/07/2026

The Library welcomes back this year's 50-year grads. Do you recognize any familiar faces that will be returning to campus to celebrate tomorrow?

Last night, the 47th Trillium Reading took place at the Library and was well attended. The Trillium is the Language and ...
04/30/2026

Last night, the 47th Trillium Reading took place at the Library and was well attended. The Trillium is the Language and Literature Department’s annually produced, student literary magazine of Glenville State University. The Library is lucky enough to have a copy of every volume printed since its origin. A link to the issues from 2009-Present is in the comments below.

West Virginia State Folk Festival Writer's Contest Deadline Extended to May 15! $100 Prizes! Additional information and ...
04/22/2026

West Virginia State Folk Festival Writer's Contest Deadline Extended to May 15! $100 Prizes! Additional information and link to submission form in comments.

This mid-century photo shows students constructing 'The Pyramid' on campus, below Verona Mapel Hall. Do you think any Ph...
04/16/2026

This mid-century photo shows students constructing 'The Pyramid' on campus, below Verona Mapel Hall. Do you think any Physical Education Courses still do this activity? Do you recognize anyone in this photograph?

Today, we are posting a photograph of Glenville that we believe was from around 1955. This photo came from the Jack Stal...
04/14/2026

Today, we are posting a photograph of Glenville that we believe was from around 1955. This photo came from the Jack Stalnaker section of the Don Phillips Photography Collection.

Today, we post another photo from the Hunter Armentrout Collection. It appears to show a blacksmith shop with a large pi...
04/08/2026

Today, we post another photo from the Hunter Armentrout Collection. It appears to show a blacksmith shop with a large pile of horseshoes. Does anyone know more about this local photograph?

The RFK Library and Archives is happy to acknowledge the newest group of Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Fame members who w...
03/30/2026

The RFK Library and Archives is happy to acknowledge the newest group of Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Fame members who will be inducted on Saturday, May 16. Sam Marchio '48, Todd Layhew '90, Rahmann Lee '16, Camai Roberson-Mazzula '09, and Bob Edwards are this round's inductees. The attached photographs are from the Glenville State Archives. Additional information on the Induction Ceremony is in the comments.

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