When Senator John D. Rockefeller IV donated his archives to the West Virginia University Libraries’ West Virginia & Regional History Center last fall, many said that his papers covered every conceivable topic. But no one probably thought that exhaustive list included the wishing of holiday cheer.

Assistant Curator and Rockefeller Archivist Danielle Emerling has created a physical and digital exhibit of holiday cards sent by the Rockefellers to family and friends throughout his many years in public service. The cards, which became a popular collectible among some supporters, span the years 1971-2014 and feature photographs of the family, illustrations of the West Virginia Governor’s Mansion and State Capitol, and the U.S. Capitol building.

An exhibition in the John D. Rockefeller IV Gallery in the Charles C. Wise Jr. Library accompanies the digital collection and will remain on display through Jan. 15. To learn more about Senator Rockefeller and his Senate career, visit the Center’s Jay Rockefeller website.

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CONTACT: Monte Maxwell; WVU Libraries
304.293.0306; monte.maxwell@mail.wvu.edu

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