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"Members of the Charleston Salvation Army (right) distribute food to the needy, made available under the U.S. Department of Agriculture's increased food distribution plan. Canned pork and gravy, dried beans, dried eggs, and peanut butter have been added to the other abundant foods being distributed in areas where needs are pressing, particularly in areas of high unemployment." USDA office of information photograph.
"Cartons of butter being loaded onto supply truck as part of revamped food distribution program emphasized by President Kennedy under Executive Order Number 1. Butter will be taken to distribution center and given to needy persons."
"Aeroplane View of Proposed Kanawha State Park and Four-H Fair. Charleston, W. Va. Tell W. Nicolet- Landscape Architect from Pittsburgh, P.A.
Men in military uniforms and women in nurses uniforms sit on the truck bed of a vehicle sporting the Red Cross logo.
"The Improved Order of Red Men is one of the nation's oldest patriotic fraternal organizations, established in 1834. Their rituals are modeled after those assumed to be used by Native Americans. The organization claimed a membership of about half a million in 1935, but has declined to a little more than 15,000. The Order's female auxiliary is the Degree of Pocahontas, which dates back to the 1880s."
A man operates a Michigan loading shovel behind a building reading, "... Caterpillar Service."
A group of men stand outside of the theater where advertisements of the film, "Daughters of the Night" are displayed. Daughters of the Night came out in 1924.
Dresses and winter coats, among other clothing articles, are displayed in the window by the entrance.
Employees of the Kroger stand behind a stand of fruits and vegetables.
A variety of women's shoes are displayed in the windows by the entrance to the shop.
A large crowd is gathered outside of the state building, likely for an inauguration of some sort.
Conlon Bakery, home of Butter-Krust Bread, is an example of Art Deco design and was, at one point, the "world's most modern bakery."
Street view of Sanitary Meats, a butcher shop selling a variety of meats.
Street view of the store's entrance. The store sells home decor items, appliances, and tools.
Interior of a store selling home goods such as decorative items, appliances, and tools.
View of the building from the runway.
Street view of the Freemason building.
The Knights Building hosts a variety of businesses, including Carson's Millinery, Household Finance Loans, Richman Bros. Clothes, The Baby Shop, The Loop Restaurant, and Capital Plan Loans.
Executives of the Chevrolet Company gather around a table. In the background are Chevrolet advertisements.
Duesenberry speaks to the horse as she walks it along a trail.
An unidentified man leans against the vehicle with his arm rested in the open window. The name on the envelope that this photograph's negative is contained in is labeled "Muriel Lanham."
Man identified as C. E. Wiseman poses with one pant leg pulled up, exposing his prosthetic leg.
Four women pose outside of a house. Two of the are in bathing suits. Subjects unidentified.
Anderson and his two associates pose with their rifles, showing off the dozens of rabbits brought back from a hunt.
The Silling-Ziler wedding party gathers for a group portrait in the Gravely and Moore Photography Studio.
West spent one summer living with the Gattlieb family, who owned Blossom Dairy and Restaurant, during his time playing for the Charleston Summer League. Blossom Dairy and the Gattlieb family sponsored West's summer team.
Ruth Smith Norris (left) and Eula Mae Garten (right) pose in Christmas sweaters. The Ruffner Hotel and the Union Building can be seen in the background.
Billy Joe Lilly pictured running with the ball. The Bobcats, a semi-pro football team, won this game with the final score at Hinton-9, Charleston-6.
Located on Bullitt Street.
Two men stand on top of ladder to get a better view.
Kemps auto service center can be seen across the street.
On March 4, 1949 the basement of the Woolworth Department Store on the corner of Quarrier and Capitol Streets in Charleston, West Virginia caught on fire. While fire fighters were on first floor of the scene, it collapsed into the basement, killing seven of the firemen.
On March 4, 1949 the basement of the Woolworth Department Store on the corner of Quarrier and Capitol Streets in Charleston, West Virginia caught on fire. While fire fighters were on first floor of the scene, it collapsed into the basement, killing seven of the firemen.
On March 4, 1949 the basement of the Woolworth Department Store on the corner of Quarrier and Capitol Streets in Charleston, West Virginia caught on fire. While fire fighters were on first floor of the scene, it collapsed into the basement, killing seven of the firemen.
Top of capital building can be seen in distance.
Cor. Virginia and Delaware.
Nurse gives a drink to boy in hospital bed who is wearing a mask covering his eyes after apparent operation.
Bulman Steel Shelving.
Caption on back of postcard reads: "In beautiful West Virginia, "The Switzerland of America," the attractive ten story fireproof Daniel Boone Hotel was erected by the Citizenry of Charleston, West Virginia at a cost of over a million and a quarter dollars, in memory of Daniel Boone, famous pioneer and scout of nearly two hundred years ago; located but a short distance from the State Capitol; radio in every room, every room an outside room with private bath, rates moderate, a uniform high standard of quality and service. You will like the homelike atmosphere of the Daniel Boone." See original for correspondence. Published by E.C. Kropp Company. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Published by H. C. Hawkins. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Postcard reads: "Laidley Field where football games of Charleston and Stonewall Jackson High Schools and Morris Harvey College are played." Published by the A. W. Smith News Agency. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Rear view.
Building collapsed after the local power company dug a trench to bury their lines too close to the building.
Wide-angle view of probably a West Virginia National Guard camp, commanded by General W. W. Scott.
Written on the side of the truck with the name is "Phone 500". All persons in the photograph are unidentified.
Colored postcard photograph. See back of the original image for correspondence.
Standing in front of the Governor's Mansion, Charleston, W. Va.
WV Governor Howard Gore and unidentified persons standing on the front steps of the Governor's Mansion, Charleston, W. Va.
Post card print
Location of house, 1510 Kanawha St, Charleston, W. Va., "Rab's Home"
Walter Reuther to speak at the Municipal Auditorium in Charleston.  Prizes, including this Frazier Sedan are to be given away.  Sponsored by the Kanawha Valley Industrial Union Council, C. I. O.
'Charleston, West Virginia--$100 ham and bacon will be served at the Pioneer Breakfast on Statehood Day, June 20th, at the Rose City Cafeteria on Lee Street in Charleston. The State of West Virginia will be 100 years old on June 20th and the Centennial Commission hopes all citizens sharing the same birth date will join in the festivities planned for the breakfast. A full course breakfast will be served from 7 til 9 a.m. and there will be entertainment and prizes for the guests. Committee in charge includes, reading left to right, Bob Phillips and Juanita McCollam, co-chairmen of the event; Adj. General Gene Hall Williams and Grover Waybright, Jr. Both Mrs. McCollam and Adj. General Williams celebrate their birthdays on June 20th. Reservations may be made, or tickets for $1.00 purchased, from the Centennial Commission, 1608 Kanawha Boulevard, E. Charleston, West Virginia.'
View of a house in Charleston, West Virginia from a postcard mailed to Mrs. Ira E. Robinson, Quarrier Street on December 16, 1909.