Recent Publications

T history of West Virginia is rich and complex. Over 150 years have passed since West Virginia was admitted to the Union, and the desire to understand and relate to our past continues to the pres ent day. The books, theses and dissertations, magazines and journal articles listed here are testament to the continued interest in the state, its people, traditions and culture. Each of the works cited in this bibliography is available for reading and research at the West Virginia and Regional History Center, the largest historical archives collection and library relating to West Virginia. This list includes works published in 2016 and 2017, with the addition of a few titles from 2015 that were not included in previous lists and one master’s thesis from 2014 whose subject is impor tant to West Virginia history. West Virginia– related titles not found in this bibliography can be located in other resources for publishers, periodicals, magazines, historical socie ties, and state publications. Special thanks go to Laureen Wilson for her proofreading and editorial assistance, to Jessica Eichlin for proofreading, and to Dani Mathews for her periodicals research. As always, if you are aware of significant books or articles concerning West Virginia, its people and places, please bring them to my attention.