Pamphlet. Includes a facsimile of "A Declaration by the people of Virginia represented in convention at the city of Wheeling, Thursday, June 13th, 1861. Passed June 17th 1861." "Considerably reduced: the original measures approximately 18" x 38 1/4". "This facsimile of the West Virginia Declaration of Independence is presented to those in attendance at the 100th anniversary of its signing, compliments of the Boyd Press Inc., Wheeling, West Virginia. The original may be seen at "The Oglebay Mansion Museum." Also includes an "account of events in connection with West Virginia's Declaration of independence, by Delf Norona.
