Performers at Radio Station WHJB, Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Date:
ca. 1936
Description:
Performers and staff of radio station WHJB of Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Around 1936 West Virginia country and western music artists Doc Williams and the border Riders began broadcasting from its station.
This post card photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Charles K. McWhorter's narrative documenting his military experiences during World War II. The Our River on the right, borders between Luxembourg and Germany. This area was on the heavily fortified Siegfried Line in Germany. After a bloody five day offensive in January, 1945, McWhorter's unit, the 319th Infantry of the 80th Division broke through the line into Germany.
President's Cottage at White Sulphur Springs Resort, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1936
Description:
Built in 1816, this dwelling served as a summer home for many United States Presidents such as John Tyler and Martin Van Buren. It later housed the "Old White Museum".