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50th wedding anniversary portrait of Leonard and Vashti Dotson.

1. Leonard Otis Dotson and Vashti Leah Johnson Dotson

IDNO:
053579
Title:
Leonard Otis Dotson and Vashti Leah Johnson Dotson
Date:
1956
Description:
50th wedding anniversary portrait of Leonard and Vashti Dotson.
Johnny Parks, winner of the contest, demonstrates his method.

2. 4-H Club Chicken Barbecue Contest Winner, Grant County, W. Va.

IDNO:
053123
Title:
4-H Club Chicken Barbecue Contest Winner, Grant County, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Johnny Parks, winner of the contest, demonstrates his method.
Four unidentified females pose beside the dozens of colored eggs produced at the 4-H meeting.

3. Group Beside Colored Eggs at Mountaineer 4-H Club Meeting in Unidentified Location

IDNO:
051513
Title:
Group Beside Colored Eggs at Mountaineer 4-H Club Meeting in Unidentified Location
Date:
1956
Description:
Four unidentified females pose beside the dozens of colored eggs produced at the 4-H meeting.
A group of children paint eggs together. Subjects unidentified.

4. Egg Coloring Activity at Mountineer 4-H Club Meeting in Unidentified Location

IDNO:
051512
Title:
Egg Coloring Activity at Mountineer 4-H Club Meeting in Unidentified Location
Date:
1956
Description:
A group of children paint eggs together. Subjects unidentified.
A young, unidentified girl poses beside the dozens of colored eggs.

5. Girl Next to Colored Eggs at Mountaineer 4-H Club Meeting in Unidentified Location

IDNO:
051511
Title:
Girl Next to Colored Eggs at Mountaineer 4-H Club Meeting in Unidentified Location
Date:
1956
Description:
A young, unidentified girl poses beside the dozens of colored eggs.
Adults supervise as young 4-Hers paint Easter eggs. Subjects unidentified.

6. Mountaineer 4-H Club Coloring Eggs in Unidentified Location

IDNO:
051510
Title:
Mountaineer 4-H Club Coloring Eggs in Unidentified Location
Date:
1956
Description:
Adults supervise as young 4-Hers paint Easter eggs. Subjects unidentified.
Mrs. Reynolds, left, stands at a podium with the 'governor' of R. Girls State, who is unidentified.

7. Mrs. Reynolds and Governor of Rhododendron Girls State

IDNO:
051413
Title:
Mrs. Reynolds and Governor of Rhododendron Girls State
Date:
1956
Description:
Mrs. Reynolds, left, stands at a podium with the 'governor' of R. Girls State, who is unidentified.
Four unidentified girls are pictured on a lawn. The photo caption reads, 'Girl's nation.'

8. Girls of Rhododendron Girls State

IDNO:
051412
Title:
Girls of Rhododendron Girls State
Date:
1956
Description:
Four unidentified girls are pictured on a lawn. The photo caption reads, 'Girl's nation.'
Four unidentified girls pose together. The photograph is captioned, 'Girl's nation.'

9. Girls of Rhododendron Girls State

IDNO:
051411
Title:
Girls of Rhododendron Girls State
Date:
1956
Description:
Four unidentified girls pose together. The photograph is captioned, 'Girl's nation.'
The 'citizens' of the Rhododendron Girls State program are gathered for a group portrait. Subjects unidentified.

10. Rhododendron Girls State Citizens

IDNO:
051410
Title:
Rhododendron Girls State Citizens
Date:
1956
Description:
The 'citizens' of the Rhododendron Girls State program are gathered for a group portrait. Subjects unidentified.
A group of girls are pictured on a lawn from above.

11. Aerial View of Rhododendron Girls State Camp Activities on Lawn in an Unidentified Location

IDNO:
051409
Title:
Aerial View of Rhododendron Girls State Camp Activities on Lawn in an Unidentified Location
Date:
1956
Description:
A group of girls are pictured on a lawn from above.
View overlooking a field in which the girls of Rhododendron Girls State are divided into two groups--nationalists and federalists.

12. Rhododendron Girls State Nationalists and Federalists Formations

IDNO:
051408
Title:
Rhododendron Girls State Nationalists and Federalists Formations
Date:
1956
Description:
View overlooking a field in which the girls of Rhododendron Girls State are divided into two groups--nationalists and federalists.
View overlooking a field in which girls of Rhododendron Girls State attempt to make letter formations.

13. Aerial View of Rhododendron Girls State Field Formations

IDNO:
051407
Title:
Aerial View of Rhododendron Girls State Field Formations
Date:
1956
Description:
View overlooking a field in which girls of Rhododendron Girls State attempt to make letter formations.
View overlooking a field where girls of Rhododendron Girls State try to form letters.

14. Aerial View of Rhododendron Girls State Formation

IDNO:
051406
Title:
Aerial View of Rhododendron Girls State Formation
Date:
1956
Description:
View overlooking a field where girls of Rhododendron Girls State try to form letters.
A group of girls are gathered to sing on a lawn. Subjects unidentified.

15. Rhododendron Girls State Chorus

IDNO:
051405
Title:
Rhododendron Girls State Chorus
Date:
1956
Description:
A group of girls are gathered to sing on a lawn. Subjects unidentified.
A group of girls take an oath in front of their peers. Subjects unidentified.

16. Officers Recite an Oath at Rhododendron Girls State Coronation Ceremony

IDNO:
051404
Title:
Officers Recite an Oath at Rhododendron Girls State Coronation Ceremony
Date:
1956
Description:
A group of girls take an oath in front of their peers. Subjects unidentified.
A young takes an oath in front of her peers. Subjects unidentified.

17. Reciting an Oath at Rhododendron Girls State Coronation Ceremony

IDNO:
051403
Title:
Reciting an Oath at Rhododendron Girls State Coronation Ceremony
Date:
1956
Description:
A young takes an oath in front of her peers. Subjects unidentified.
A girl takes an oath in front of her peers. Subjects unidentified.

18. Girl Taking an Oath at the Rhododendron Girls State Coronation Ceremony

IDNO:
051402
Title:
Girl Taking an Oath at the Rhododendron Girls State Coronation Ceremony
Date:
1956
Description:
A girl takes an oath in front of her peers. Subjects unidentified.
Girls proceed down the field during the ceremony. Subjects unidentified.

19. Rhododendron Girls State Coronation Ceremony Procession

IDNO:
051401
Title:
Rhododendron Girls State Coronation Ceremony Procession
Date:
1956
Description:
Girls proceed down the field during the ceremony. Subjects unidentified.
A man is speaking at a podium on an outdoor stage.

20. Speech during the Rhododendron Girls State Coronation Ceremony

IDNO:
051400
Title:
Speech during the Rhododendron Girls State Coronation Ceremony
Date:
1956
Description:
A man is speaking at a podium on an outdoor stage.
A group stands on an outdoor stage in preparation for the ceremony.

21. Rhododendron Girls State Coronation Ceremony

IDNO:
051399
Title:
Rhododendron Girls State Coronation Ceremony
Date:
1956
Description:
A group stands on an outdoor stage in preparation for the ceremony.
A group stands on an outdoor stage in preparation for the coronation ceremony.

22. Rhododendron Girls State Coronation Ceremony

IDNO:
051398
Title:
Rhododendron Girls State Coronation Ceremony
Date:
1956
Description:
A group stands on an outdoor stage in preparation for the coronation ceremony.
Two girls carry flags down the field during the ceremony. Subjects unidentified.

23. Rhododendron Girls State Coronation Ceremony

IDNO:
051397
Title:
Rhododendron Girls State Coronation Ceremony
Date:
1956
Description:
Two girls carry flags down the field during the ceremony. Subjects unidentified.
A man leads a girl through the ceremony. Subjects unidentified.

24. Rhododendron Girls State Coronation Ceremony Procession

IDNO:
051396
Title:
Rhododendron Girls State Coronation Ceremony Procession
Date:
1956
Description:
A man leads a girl through the ceremony. Subjects unidentified.
A group of unidentified girls pose together for a group photo.

25. Rhododendron Girls State Mayors

IDNO:
051395
Title:
Rhododendron Girls State Mayors
Date:
1956
Description:
A group of unidentified girls pose together for a group photo.
The girls pose together for a group photo. Subjects unidentified.

26. Rhododendron Girls State Sheriffs

IDNO:
051394
Title:
Rhododendron Girls State Sheriffs
Date:
1956
Description:
The girls pose together for a group photo. Subjects unidentified.
A man stands beside the homemade rugs which are displayed prominently in an unidentified location

27. Display of Homemade Rugs

IDNO:
051341
Title:
Display of Homemade Rugs
Date:
1956
Description:
A man stands beside the homemade rugs which are displayed prominently in an unidentified location
Band members play to celebrate the East Bank High School basketball team winning its first ever state championship title. Young Clinton Jeffreys, mascot for the East Bank High School band, blows a horn to celebrate the homecoming of the State Basktball Champions.

28. Celebration for East Bank High School State Champions, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050855
Title:
Celebration for East Bank High School State Champions, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Band members play to celebrate the East Bank High School basketball team winning its first ever state championship title. Young Clinton Jeffreys, mascot for the East Bank High School band, blows a horn to celebrate the homecoming of the State Basktball Champions.
Roy Williams speaks to a crowd in front of the East Bank High School building after the East Bank High School basketball team won its first ever state championship title.Jerry West led the East Bank High School basketball team to victory as its starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

29. Coach Roy Williams Addresses Crowd during Celebration of Championship Win, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050854
Title:
Coach Roy Williams Addresses Crowd during Celebration of Championship Win, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Roy Williams speaks to a crowd in front of the East Bank High School building after the East Bank High School basketball team won its first ever state championship title.Jerry West led the East Bank High School basketball team to victory as its starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.
Stover and Green pose with the game ball after securing the state championship victory.Jerry West led the East Bank High School basketball team to its first ever West Virginia state championship title. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.

30. Gary Stover and Bob Green Present the Championship Game Ball, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050851
Title:
Gary Stover and Bob Green Present the Championship Game Ball, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Stover and Green pose with the game ball after securing the state championship victory.Jerry West led the East Bank High School basketball team to its first ever West Virginia state championship title. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.
A crowd celebrates the victory in front of East Bank High School.Jerry West led the East Bank High School basketball team to its first ever West Virginia state championship title. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.

31. State Championship Victory Celebration at East Bank High School, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050850
Title:
State Championship Victory Celebration at East Bank High School, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
A crowd celebrates the victory in front of East Bank High School.Jerry West led the East Bank High School basketball team to its first ever West Virginia state championship title. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.
A crowd celebrates the victory in front of the East Bank High School building. Jerry West is pictured in a striped shirt, standing beside a boy holding the trophy on the left of the photograph.West led the East Bank High School basketball team to its first ever West Virginia state championship title. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.

32. A Crowd Celebrating East Bank High School Basketball Team's Championship Win, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050849
Title:
A Crowd Celebrating East Bank High School Basketball Team's Championship Win, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
A crowd celebrates the victory in front of the East Bank High School building. Jerry West is pictured in a striped shirt, standing beside a boy holding the trophy on the left of the photograph.West led the East Bank High School basketball team to its first ever West Virginia state championship title. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.
Jerry West, pictured holding the trophy, poses with his East Bank High School basketball team after winning the state championship. West led his team as the starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.

33. Jerry West and High School Basketball Team with Championship Trophy, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050848
Title:
Jerry West and High School Basketball Team with Championship Trophy, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Jerry West, pictured holding the trophy, poses with his East Bank High School basketball team after winning the state championship. West led his team as the starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.
Jerry West attended East Bank High School before moving on to West Virginia University, where he continued his basketball career.West led his team to its first ever state championship title as the starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager. West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938 and rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.

34. Jerry West's High School Basketball Team Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050846
Title:
Jerry West's High School Basketball Team Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Jerry West attended East Bank High School before moving on to West Virginia University, where he continued his basketball career.West led his team to its first ever state championship title as the starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager. West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938 and rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.
Williams, right, seems to be telling his star, Jerry West, left, not to worry after West fouled out of the game with 5:27 minutes left to play.West lead East Bank High School to secure its first ever state championship title as the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

35. East Bank High School Basketball Coach Roy Williams with Star Player Jerry West at State Basketball Tournament Game

IDNO:
050550
Title:
East Bank High School Basketball Coach Roy Williams with Star Player Jerry West at State Basketball Tournament Game
Date:
1956
Description:
Williams, right, seems to be telling his star, Jerry West, left, not to worry after West fouled out of the game with 5:27 minutes left to play.West lead East Bank High School to secure its first ever state championship title as the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.
East Bank High School basketball coach Roy E. Williams, right, shakes the hand of Jerry West, left, in the dressing room after beating Mullens High School in Morgantown and winning the state championship title.West was East Bank's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

36. Coach Williams Congratulates Jerry West after State Championship Victory, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050549
Title:
Coach Williams Congratulates Jerry West after State Championship Victory, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
East Bank High School basketball coach Roy E. Williams, right, shakes the hand of Jerry West, left, in the dressing room after beating Mullens High School in Morgantown and winning the state championship title.West was East Bank's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.
West lead the East Bank High School basketball team to secure it's first ever state championship title as the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.He went on to play for West Virginia University from 1956-1960 and then for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1960-1974.

37. Jerry West Holding the State Basketball Championship Trophy, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050548
Title:
Jerry West Holding the State Basketball Championship Trophy, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
West lead the East Bank High School basketball team to secure it's first ever state championship title as the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.He went on to play for West Virginia University from 1956-1960 and then for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1960-1974.
West played as East Bank High School's small starting forward. He led his team to secure its first ever state championship title.He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

38. Jerry West Holds the Basketball State Championship Trophy, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050535
Title:
Jerry West Holds the Basketball State Championship Trophy, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
West played as East Bank High School's small starting forward. He led his team to secure its first ever state championship title.He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.
West is pictured throwing a basketball through the basket nonchalantly. He was East Bank High School's small starting forward.West was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season

39. Portrait of Jerry West, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050530
Title:
Portrait of Jerry West, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
West is pictured throwing a basketball through the basket nonchalantly. He was East Bank High School's small starting forward.West was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season
With this shot, West (No. 12) makes the shot that scores him a new state high school record of 860 points in a season with only 6:50 left in the game. Also on the court is Bob Green (No. 20) of East Bank and Bob Short (No. 24) of Mullens.West was East Bank High School's small starting forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.In 1956, West led his team to secure its first ever state championship title.

40. Jerry West Making Shot that Gave Him New State High School Scoring Record

IDNO:
050529
Title:
Jerry West Making Shot that Gave Him New State High School Scoring Record
Date:
1956
Description:
With this shot, West (No. 12) makes the shot that scores him a new state high school record of 860 points in a season with only 6:50 left in the game. Also on the court is Bob Green (No. 20) of East Bank and Bob Short (No. 24) of Mullens.West was East Bank High School's small starting forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.In 1956, West led his team to secure its first ever state championship title.
Coach Roy E. Williams stands behind a microphone to address the crowd. Jerry West led the East Bank High School basketball team to secure its first ever state championship title.West was the team's small starting forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

41. Crowd Greets the East Bank High School Basketball Champions, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050528
Title:
Crowd Greets the East Bank High School Basketball Champions, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Coach Roy E. Williams stands behind a microphone to address the crowd. Jerry West led the East Bank High School basketball team to secure its first ever state championship title.West was the team's small starting forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.
Jerry West, East Bank High School's small starting forward, helped secure the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

42. A Crowd Welcomes Back the State Champion High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050527
Title:
A Crowd Welcomes Back the State Champion High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Jerry West, East Bank High School's small starting forward, helped secure the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.
Pictured from left to right is Willie Akers of Mullens High School, Mr. Hurt from Beckley High School, Jack Landers from East Bank High School, Jerry West from East Bank High School, Jay Jacobs from Morgantown High School, and Mr. Davis from Morgantown High School.West was East Bank High School's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.He team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

43. The All-Tournament Team of West Virginia State High School Championship

IDNO:
050526
Title:
The All-Tournament Team of West Virginia State High School Championship
Date:
1956
Description:
Pictured from left to right is Willie Akers of Mullens High School, Mr. Hurt from Beckley High School, Jack Landers from East Bank High School, Jerry West from East Bank High School, Jay Jacobs from Morgantown High School, and Mr. Davis from Morgantown High School.West was East Bank High School's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.He team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.
Jerry West and teammates are pictured celebrating and drinking milk in a locker room with their coaches. The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

44. East Bank High School Basketball Team in the Locker Room during State Tournament

IDNO:
050525
Title:
East Bank High School Basketball Team in the Locker Room during State Tournament
Date:
1956
Description:
Jerry West and teammates are pictured celebrating and drinking milk in a locker room with their coaches. The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.
A portrait of the team, coached by Roy E. Williams. Jerry West is pictured in the center holding the trophy. The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

45. East Bank High School Championship Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050524
Title:
East Bank High School Championship Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
A portrait of the team, coached by Roy E. Williams. Jerry West is pictured in the center holding the trophy. The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.
East Bank High School's Gary Stover, No. 17, drives in for a layup while Mullens High School's Gene Miller tries to halt the play. Also pictured is Mullens player Ronnie Cook and East Bank player Jack Landers, No. 11.Jerry West was also a player in this game and led the team to victory. The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.West was East Bank High School's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

46. Scene from the West Virginia State High School Basketball Championship Semi-Finals

IDNO:
050523
Title:
Scene from the West Virginia State High School Basketball Championship Semi-Finals
Date:
1956
Description:
East Bank High School's Gary Stover, No. 17, drives in for a layup while Mullens High School's Gene Miller tries to halt the play. Also pictured is Mullens player Ronnie Cook and East Bank player Jack Landers, No. 11.Jerry West was also a player in this game and led the team to victory. The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.West was East Bank High School's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.
Coach Roy Williams gives West a once-over after the star took a hard fall during the semi-final game in the state basketball tournament. West played for East Bank High School and led the team to victory, the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

47. Jerry West Examined by High School Basketball Coach After Falling in Semi-Final Game

IDNO:
050522
Title:
Jerry West Examined by High School Basketball Coach After Falling in Semi-Final Game
Date:
1956
Description:
Coach Roy Williams gives West a once-over after the star took a hard fall during the semi-final game in the state basketball tournament. West played for East Bank High School and led the team to victory, the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.
Leonord Greer, left, and Robert Buckley, right, are pictured during a drill at practice. The boys were teammates of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 basketball team secured the first ever state championship title for the high school.

48. East Bank High School Basketball Players at Practice, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050518
Title:
East Bank High School Basketball Players at Practice, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Leonord Greer, left, and Robert Buckley, right, are pictured during a drill at practice. The boys were teammates of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 basketball team secured the first ever state championship title for the high school.
East Bank High School's Gary Stover, No. 17, and Morgantown's Jay Jacobs, No. 3, jump for a rebound during the championship game. Jerry West, not pictured, was also playing at this game as the team's starting small forward.West led East Bank High School to victory at this game, scoring 43 of the 71 points against Morgantown. The final score was 71-56. It was the first time East Bank High School won the state championship title.

49. High School Basketball Players Fight for Rebound at Championship Game, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050517
Title:
High School Basketball Players Fight for Rebound at Championship Game, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
East Bank High School's Gary Stover, No. 17, and Morgantown's Jay Jacobs, No. 3, jump for a rebound during the championship game. Jerry West, not pictured, was also playing at this game as the team's starting small forward.West led East Bank High School to victory at this game, scoring 43 of the 71 points against Morgantown. The final score was 71-56. It was the first time East Bank High School won the state championship title.
A referee and teammates come to West's aid during a high school basketball game.West was the East Bank High School's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

50. An Injured Jerry West during a High School Basketball Tournament Game

IDNO:
050516
Title:
An Injured Jerry West during a High School Basketball Tournament Game
Date:
1956
Description:
A referee and teammates come to West's aid during a high school basketball game.West was the East Bank High School's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.
Basham was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

51. Gifford Basham of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050515
Title:
Gifford Basham of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Basham was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.
Pauley was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

52. Jack Pauley of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050514
Title:
Jack Pauley of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Pauley was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.
Akers was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

53. Roy Akers of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050513
Title:
Roy Akers of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Akers was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.
Fischer was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

54. Ronnie Fischer of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050512
Title:
Ronnie Fischer of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Fischer was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.
Chrest was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

55. Jack Chrest of East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050511
Title:
Jack Chrest of East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Chrest was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.
Jerry West, No. 42, is pictured with his high school basketball team and Coach Roy Williams.West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West also led his team to victory at the West Virginia State High School Basketball Championship in 1956, a first for the team.

56. The East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050510
Title:
The East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Jerry West, No. 42, is pictured with his high school basketball team and Coach Roy Williams.West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West also led his team to victory at the West Virginia State High School Basketball Championship in 1956, a first for the team.
Looking from across the river to the city of Hinton.

57. Bridge to Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049893
Title:
Bridge to Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Looking from across the river to the city of Hinton.
View of the burning building from across the street.

58. Mechanical Hall on Fire, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
049666
Title:
Mechanical Hall on Fire, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
View of the burning building from across the street.
Read pictured sitting in a chair.

59. Prosecuting Attorney Tom Read of Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049391
Title:
Prosecuting Attorney Tom Read of Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Read pictured sitting in a chair.
An unidentified man is pictured outside the C. & O. station. An Esso station is also pictured in the background.

60. Train Station in Sandstone, W. Va.

IDNO:
048909
Title:
Train Station in Sandstone, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
An unidentified man is pictured outside the C. & O. station. An Esso station is also pictured in the background.
Meador, left, and Martin, right, pose together for the picture. Behind them on the tractor is a young Cletis Lyons.

61. Cassie Meador and Mabel Lu Martin at River Ridge near Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048709
Title:
Cassie Meador and Mabel Lu Martin at River Ridge near Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Meador, left, and Martin, right, pose together for the picture. Behind them on the tractor is a young Cletis Lyons.
A group of unidentified women stand around a birthday cake dedicated to President Dwight D. "Ike" Eisenhower's birthday. In the background hangs a campaign poster to re-elect Eisenhower as president with Richard Nixon as his vice-president.

62. Republican Headquarters, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047585
Title:
Republican Headquarters, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
A group of unidentified women stand around a birthday cake dedicated to President Dwight D. "Ike" Eisenhower's birthday. In the background hangs a campaign poster to re-elect Eisenhower as president with Richard Nixon as his vice-president.
An unidentified man cuts a cake to celebrate the birthday of President Dwight D. "Ike" Eisenhower. In the background hangs a campaign poster to re-elect Eisenhower as president with Richard Nixon as his vice-president.

63. Republican Headquarters, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047584
Title:
Republican Headquarters, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
An unidentified man cuts a cake to celebrate the birthday of President Dwight D. "Ike" Eisenhower. In the background hangs a campaign poster to re-elect Eisenhower as president with Richard Nixon as his vice-president.
Republican party members campaign for the party and register people to vote on the corner of Third Avenue and Temple Street. Subjects unidentified.

64. Republicans Registering Voters on Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047583
Title:
Republicans Registering Voters on Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Republican party members campaign for the party and register people to vote on the corner of Third Avenue and Temple Street. Subjects unidentified.
A class poses with their teacher on the school steps.

65. Hinton High School Class Photo, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047100
Title:
Hinton High School Class Photo, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
A class poses with their teacher on the school steps.

66. Mr. Vass Standing in Avis C & O Yards Next to Train, Summers Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
046838
Title:
Mr. Vass Standing in Avis C & O Yards Next to Train, Summers Co., W. Va.
Date:
1956
A train occupies the tracks of the yard near Hinton, W. Va.

67. C&O Yards, Avis, W. Va.

IDNO:
045787
Title:
C&O Yards, Avis, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
A train occupies the tracks of the yard near Hinton, W. Va.
Looking at the station from across the tracks.

68. Brooks Train Station, Brooks, W. Va.

IDNO:
045691
Title:
Brooks Train Station, Brooks, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Looking at the station from across the tracks.
Part of the Wilderness Retreat located in Lewis County. None of the subjects are identified.

69. Lake Riley, Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
041621
Title:
Lake Riley, Weston, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Part of the Wilderness Retreat located in Lewis County. None of the subjects are identified.

70. White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
041258
Title:
White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier Co., W. Va.
Date:
1956

71. NKP 777 Locomotive, Huntington, W. Va

IDNO:
033609
Title:
NKP 777 Locomotive, Huntington, W. Va
Date:
1956
The trustees of the Benedum Foundation at Benedum Civic Center: front row from left to right 1) Mrs. R. L. Cutlip, 4) Mrs. Byron Randolph, 8) Mrs. Margaret Merrells; second row 1) David Johnson 4) Mrs. Ross Linger third row 4) R. L. Cutlip; fourth row 2) Rev. Ross Linger 3) Byron Randolph.

72. Trustees of the Benedum Foundation, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
031278
Title:
Trustees of the Benedum Foundation, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
The trustees of the Benedum Foundation at Benedum Civic Center: front row from left to right 1) Mrs. R. L. Cutlip, 4) Mrs. Byron Randolph, 8) Mrs. Margaret Merrells; second row 1) David Johnson 4) Mrs. Ross Linger third row 4) R. L. Cutlip; fourth row 2) Rev. Ross Linger 3) Byron Randolph.

73. Pontiac's War Marker on State Route 2 Between Wheeling and New Martinsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
031061
Title:
Pontiac's War Marker on State Route 2 Between Wheeling and New Martinsville, W. Va.
Date:
1956

74. Traveller's Home Historical Marker on Route 60 from Lewisburg to Richwood, W. Va.

IDNO:
030999
Title:
Traveller's Home Historical Marker on Route 60 from Lewisburg to Richwood, W. Va.
Date:
1956
From left to right: Donald G. Lazzelle, Jr.; J. O. Knapp; A. S. Fleming; Mrs. C. P. Stout; Chauncey D. Price and Milton M. Tyree.

75. F. H. A. Committee Members, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
030769
Title:
F. H. A. Committee Members, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
From left to right: Donald G. Lazzelle, Jr.; J. O. Knapp; A. S. Fleming; Mrs. C. P. Stout; Chauncey D. Price and Milton M. Tyree.
A group photograph of Congressmen gathered on the tarmac in front of an airplane.

76. Robert C. Byrd with Members of Congress Appointed to Attend the Funeral of Senator Harley Kilgore

IDNO:
030524
Title:
Robert C. Byrd with Members of Congress Appointed to Attend the Funeral of Senator Harley Kilgore
Date:
1956
Description:
A group photograph of Congressmen gathered on the tarmac in front of an airplane.
Back Row: Brewer, Holbert, Papas, Heury, Zabeau, Kennell, Hoffman; Middle Row: Skeen, Armstrong; Front Row: Carter, Quinet?

77. State Federation of Labor Members at Convention in Clarksburg, W. Va

IDNO:
030159
Title:
State Federation of Labor Members at Convention in Clarksburg, W. Va
Date:
1956
Description:
Back Row: Brewer, Holbert, Papas, Heury, Zabeau, Kennell, Hoffman; Middle Row: Skeen, Armstrong; Front Row: Carter, Quinet?
'Left to Right - (Speaker's Table); two unknown men, George Clinton (Parkersburg), Governor Cecil Underwood, Senator John D. Hoblitzell, Jr., Robert B. McDougle (Parkersburg), Leonard Hall, Senator Chapman Revercomb, three unknown.

78. Dinner Honoring Senator John Hoblitzell, Jr.

IDNO:
030145
Title:
Dinner Honoring Senator John Hoblitzell, Jr.
Date:
1956
Description:
'Left to Right - (Speaker's Table); two unknown men, George Clinton (Parkersburg), Governor Cecil Underwood, Senator John D. Hoblitzell, Jr., Robert B. McDougle (Parkersburg), Leonard Hall, Senator Chapman Revercomb, three unknown.

79. John C. Shaw, Buckhannon, W. Va.

IDNO:
030039
Title:
John C. Shaw, Buckhannon, W. Va.
Date:
1956
'Queen Ceres XV - (15th); 1956 Preston County Buckwheat Festival'

80. Buckwheat Festival Queen Ceres XV, Judy Kimble of Rowlesburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
029438
Title:
Buckwheat Festival Queen Ceres XV, Judy Kimble of Rowlesburg, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
'Queen Ceres XV - (15th); 1956 Preston County Buckwheat Festival'
A B&O Engine in an unidentified rail yard.

81. Baltimore and Ohio Engine

IDNO:
025626
Title:
Baltimore and Ohio Engine
Date:
1956
Description:
A B&O Engine in an unidentified rail yard.

82. Baltimore and Ohio Steam Engine

IDNO:
025625
Title:
Baltimore and Ohio Steam Engine
Date:
1956

83. WVU Football Team Takes the Field through the Legs of a Huge Mountaineer Mascot, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024395
Title:
WVU Football Team Takes the Field through the Legs of a Huge Mountaineer Mascot, West Virginia University
Date:
1956

84. Librarians Robert F. Munn and Charles Butler, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024080
Title:
Librarians Robert F. Munn and Charles Butler, West Virginia University
Date:
1956
'1: Dene, 2: Fitzgerald, 3: Glisan, 4: Goe, 5: Green, 6: Hamric, 7: Lawson, 8: Lewis, 9: Loufakis, 10: McGown, 11: Martin, 12: Petty, 13: Powell, 14: Rice, 15: Williams, 16: Samsell 17: Wyatt.' First gentleman in line on left, facing camera, with stripes on his gown sleeves is Perley Isaac Reed.

85. Graduating Journalism Class of 1956, West Virginia University

IDNO:
022682
Title:
Graduating Journalism Class of 1956, West Virginia University
Date:
1956
Description:
'1: Dene, 2: Fitzgerald, 3: Glisan, 4: Goe, 5: Green, 6: Hamric, 7: Lawson, 8: Lewis, 9: Loufakis, 10: McGown, 11: Martin, 12: Petty, 13: Powell, 14: Rice, 15: Williams, 16: Samsell 17: Wyatt.' First gentleman in line on left, facing camera, with stripes on his gown sleeves is Perley Isaac Reed.

86. Jack Thayer of New Cumberland, Freshman Football Team Quarterback, West Virginia University

IDNO:
022316
Title:
Jack Thayer of New Cumberland, Freshman Football Team Quarterback, West Virginia University
Date:
1956
Left to Right, First row: Maruin M. McDowell, Gary VanMeter, Joe Bohar, Lyle Riffe3, Dr. R.C. Gunton, Gerald C. Michael; Second row: George Reissig, Ferrel, John McAlvoy, Dr. C.D. Thomas, Turner, Mr. D.B. Williamson, Joel Gwinn, Dr. John Ollom, Mr. Stanley Farr; Third row: Luther Clauss, Dave Guinn, Dr. O.R. Ford, Bill Conners, Tom McCoy, Willis Hill.

87. Physics Staff and Faculty, West Virginia University

IDNO:
021702
Title:
Physics Staff and Faculty, West Virginia University
Date:
1956
Description:
Left to Right, First row: Maruin M. McDowell, Gary VanMeter, Joe Bohar, Lyle Riffe3, Dr. R.C. Gunton, Gerald C. Michael; Second row: George Reissig, Ferrel, John McAlvoy, Dr. C.D. Thomas, Turner, Mr. D.B. Williamson, Joel Gwinn, Dr. John Ollom, Mr. Stanley Farr; Third row: Luther Clauss, Dave Guinn, Dr. O.R. Ford, Bill Conners, Tom McCoy, Willis Hill.
From the New Dominion, February 16, 1956. Shown, Left to right, Dr. Charles Novman, Dr. Gordon R. McKinney. Members of the University Faculty.

88. Cancer Researchers, West Virginia University

IDNO:
021608
Title:
Cancer Researchers, West Virginia University
Date:
1956
Description:
From the New Dominion, February 16, 1956. Shown, Left to right, Dr. Charles Novman, Dr. Gordon R. McKinney. Members of the University Faculty.

89. William D. Barns, Professor of History, West Virginia University

IDNO:
020994
Title:
William D. Barns, Professor of History, West Virginia University
Date:
1956

90. Honorary Degree Recipients and Irvin Stewart, West Virginia University

IDNO:
020888
Title:
Honorary Degree Recipients and Irvin Stewart, West Virginia University
Date:
1956

91. Graduating Class, School of Journalism, West Virginia University

IDNO:
020823
Title:
Graduating Class, School of Journalism, West Virginia University
Date:
1956

92. Tearing Down of Old Medical School Building and Building a New Bookstore, WVU

IDNO:
020242
Title:
Tearing Down of Old Medical School Building and Building a New Bookstore, WVU
Date:
1956
Note the cost for admission is $3.00.

93. Fans Lined Up at Main Entrance to Mountaineer Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
020098
Title:
Fans Lined Up at Main Entrance to Mountaineer Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1956
Description:
Note the cost for admission is $3.00.

94. Mechanical Hall II Fire Damage, West Virginia University

IDNO:
019216
Title:
Mechanical Hall II Fire Damage, West Virginia University
Date:
1956

95. Mechanical Hall II Fire, West Virginia University

IDNO:
019215
Title:
Mechanical Hall II Fire, West Virginia University
Date:
1956

96. Mechanical Hall II Fire, West Virginia University

IDNO:
019214
Title:
Mechanical Hall II Fire, West Virginia University
Date:
1956