On February 16, Ray Smock gave a talk at the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library on the first Congressional investigation in U. S. history, St. Clair’s Defeat, an all but forgotten chapter in American history from the wars with Indians in the Northwest Territory from 1785 to 1795. President George Washington sent General Arthur St. Clair [...]
“Byrd’s Eye View” Now Online
Thu, Feb 09 2012 By
“Byrd’s Eye View” is the name of a newspaper column that Senator Byrd sent to newspapers throughout West Virginia on a regular basis for almost 50 years. This archival file contains more than 2,500 essays beginning in 1961, during his first term in the United States Senate. The final issue, dated June 23, 2010, appeared [...]
Byrd Center Director Receives Federal History Award
Mon, Jan 30 2012 By
Dr. Ray Smock, Director of the Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies at Shepherd University has received the Roger R. Trask Award of the Society for History in the Federal Government. He is the 4th recipient of the award which honors historians whose career and work reflects the unique importance of federal history and [...]
Byrd Center Film Series: Recent Political Documentaries
Thu, Jan 19 2012 By
The Byrd Center for Legislative Studies Film Series presents six recent documentaries about political issues. Each screening in the Byrd Center’s auditorium will be followed by a facilitated discussion. All events are free and open to the public. ALL FILMS BEGIN AT 7 PM: Tues: 1/31 – Inside Job Tues: 2/7 – Casino Jack and [...]
Byrd Center for Legislative Studies Featured in C-SPAN Interview
Wed, Nov 10 2010 By
Dr. Ray Smock, Director of Byrd Center was interviewed by Brian Lamb on Nov. 11, 2009. The Q&A program aired on Nov. 15, 2009. (Pictured at right: Brian Lamb and Ray Smock.) To view the one hour program, go to: http://www.q-and-a.org/Video/?ProgramID=1258