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Rene Henry (R) conducts his first interview with All-American and Hall of Fame football player Charlie Justice at a shopping mall in Norfolk, Va.

1. Rene Henry conducting interviews

IDNO:
054042
Title:
Rene Henry conducting interviews
Date:
1950
Description:
Rene Henry (R) conducts his first interview with All-American and Hall of Fame football player Charlie Justice at a shopping mall in Norfolk, Va.
Postcard of Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital at Parkersburg, West Virginia.

2. Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital

IDNO:
054022
Title:
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital
Date:
1950
Description:
Postcard of Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital at Parkersburg, West Virginia.

3. Seneca Rocks Seen From W. Va. Route 28

IDNO:
053773
Title:
Seneca Rocks Seen From W. Va. Route 28
Date:
1950
Night Force workers at the Crichton No.4 mine stand lined up in their work gear.

4. Johnstown Coal and Coke, Panther Gulch, W. Va

IDNO:
053550
Title:
Johnstown Coal and Coke, Panther Gulch, W. Va
Date:
1950
Description:
Night Force workers at the Crichton No.4 mine stand lined up in their work gear.

5. Aerial Photograph of Tracy Phillips Farm; Buckhannon, Upshur County, W. Va.

IDNO:
053328
Title:
Aerial Photograph of Tracy Phillips Farm; Buckhannon, Upshur County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Banquet held at Airport Inn, near Moorefield, W. Va.

6. Old Fields Farm Women's Club Banquet, Hardy County W. Va.

IDNO:
053288
Title:
Old Fields Farm Women's Club Banquet, Hardy County W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Banquet held at Airport Inn, near Moorefield, W. Va.
Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson conducts an inspection and shopping trip at the Navy Ship's Store in Guam, also known as The Jade Shop.

7. At the Navy Ship's Store, Guam

IDNO:
053204
Title:
At the Navy Ship's Store, Guam
Date:
1950
Description:
Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson conducts an inspection and shopping trip at the Navy Ship's Store in Guam, also known as The Jade Shop.
Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson greets Prince Wan Waithayakon of Thailand at the Pentagon during discussion of Thailand's offer of 4,000 combat troops for the war in Korea.

8. Louis Johnson Meets with Prince Wan Waithayakon of Thailand, Washington D. C.

IDNO:
053156
Title:
Louis Johnson Meets with Prince Wan Waithayakon of Thailand, Washington D. C.
Date:
1950
Description:
Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson greets Prince Wan Waithayakon of Thailand at the Pentagon during discussion of Thailand's offer of 4,000 combat troops for the war in Korea.
Pictured is the Smith barn.

9. Flood Aftermath, West Union, W. Va.

IDNO:
053040
Title:
Flood Aftermath, West Union, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Pictured is the Smith barn.

10. Flood Aftermath, West Union, W. Va.

IDNO:
053039
Title:
Flood Aftermath, West Union, W. Va.
Date:
1950

11. Flood Aftermath, West Union, W. Va.

IDNO:
053038
Title:
Flood Aftermath, West Union, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Fallen trees behind a West Union house after the flood of 1950.

12. Flood Aftermath, West Union, W. Va.

IDNO:
053037
Title:
Flood Aftermath, West Union, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Fallen trees behind a West Union house after the flood of 1950.
Backyard of a West Union house after the flood of 1950.

13. Flood Aftermath, West Union, W. Va.

IDNO:
053036
Title:
Flood Aftermath, West Union, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Backyard of a West Union house after the flood of 1950.
Two unidentified women pose together on stage during the fashion show.

14. Two Women at the State Style Review in Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051375
Title:
Two Women at the State Style Review in Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Two unidentified women pose together on stage during the fashion show.
An unidentified woman poses on stage.

15. A Model at the State Style Review in Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051374
Title:
A Model at the State Style Review in Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
An unidentified woman poses on stage.
Three women pose on stage during the fashion show. Subjects unidentified.

16. Models at the State Style Review in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051373
Title:
Models at the State Style Review in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Three women pose on stage during the fashion show. Subjects unidentified.
A couple dances on stage. Subjects unidentified.

17. A Couple Dancing at the State Style Review at Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051372
Title:
A Couple Dancing at the State Style Review at Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
A couple dances on stage. Subjects unidentified.
A woman takes her partners arm on the stage. Subjects unidentified.

18. A Couple at the State Style Review in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051371
Title:
A Couple at the State Style Review in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
A woman takes her partners arm on the stage. Subjects unidentified.
An unidentified woman poses on stage during the fashion show.

19. State Style Review at Jackson's Mill 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051370
Title:
State Style Review at Jackson's Mill 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
An unidentified woman poses on stage during the fashion show.
An unidentified woman poses on the stage of the fashion show.

20. A Model at the State Style Review in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051369
Title:
A Model at the State Style Review in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
An unidentified woman poses on the stage of the fashion show.
An unidentified woman poses beneath the decorations set on stage.

21. Style Review at State 4-H Camp in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051368
Title:
Style Review at State 4-H Camp in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
An unidentified woman poses beneath the decorations set on stage.
Two fashionably dressed women converse on stage. Subjects unidentified.

22. Two Women at the Style Review at Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051367
Title:
Two Women at the Style Review at Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Two fashionably dressed women converse on stage. Subjects unidentified.
Two unidentified women show off their style.

23. Two Women Dress Up for the Style Review at the State 4-H Camp in Jacksons' Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051366
Title:
Two Women Dress Up for the Style Review at the State 4-H Camp in Jacksons' Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Two unidentified women show off their style.
Fashionably dressed women stand beside each other in front of a stage. Subject unidentified.

24. Style Review at State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051365
Title:
Style Review at State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Fashionably dressed women stand beside each other in front of a stage. Subject unidentified.
Two unidentified women handle food during a demonstration for young, female campers.

25. Two Women during a Frozen Food Demonstration at the Girls' State 4-H Camp in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051361
Title:
Two Women during a Frozen Food Demonstration at the Girls' State 4-H Camp in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Two unidentified women handle food during a demonstration for young, female campers.
An unidentified woman pulls bags of frozen food from a nearby freezer in preparation for the demonstration to young, female campers.

26. A Woman Pulls Frozen Foods from a Freezer during a Frozen Food Demonstration at the Girls' State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051360
Title:
A Woman Pulls Frozen Foods from a Freezer during a Frozen Food Demonstration at the Girls' State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
An unidentified woman pulls bags of frozen food from a nearby freezer in preparation for the demonstration to young, female campers.
The two unidentified women pal around during the class.

27. A Woman Puts a Decorative Necklace on her Associate at a Frozen Food Demonstration at the Girls' State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051359
Title:
A Woman Puts a Decorative Necklace on her Associate at a Frozen Food Demonstration at the Girls' State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
The two unidentified women pal around during the class.
A group of unidentified girls inspect the desserts left on the table.

28. Girls Examine Cakes at a Frozen Food Demonstration at the Girls' State 4-H Camp in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051358
Title:
Girls Examine Cakes at a Frozen Food Demonstration at the Girls' State 4-H Camp in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
A group of unidentified girls inspect the desserts left on the table.
An unidentified woman speaks to a group of young girls as she holds up what appears to be a cake.

29. A Woman Demonstrates Frozen Food to Campers at the Girls' State 4-H Camp in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051357
Title:
A Woman Demonstrates Frozen Food to Campers at the Girls' State 4-H Camp in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
An unidentified woman speaks to a group of young girls as she holds up what appears to be a cake.
A group of young, female campers listen as an instructor speaks about frozen food. Subjects unidentified.

30. Frozen Food Demonstration at Girls' State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051356
Title:
Frozen Food Demonstration at Girls' State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
A group of young, female campers listen as an instructor speaks about frozen food. Subjects unidentified.
Three unidentified girls pose on top of the stone fence.

31. 'Three Princes of Serendip' Actresses Pose by the Gate of the State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051354
Title:
'Three Princes of Serendip' Actresses Pose by the Gate of the State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Three unidentified girls pose on top of the stone fence.
Six unidentified girls walk together in costume as they prepare to perform 'Three Princes of Serendip' play.

32. Girls in Costume Ready to Perform 'Three Princes of Serendip' at the State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051353
Title:
Girls in Costume Ready to Perform 'Three Princes of Serendip' at the State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Six unidentified girls walk together in costume as they prepare to perform 'Three Princes of Serendip' play.
Six unidentified girls walk together in costume as they prepare to perform 'Three Princes of Serendip' play.

33. Actresses in Costume for 'Three Princes of Serendip' Performance at the State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051352
Title:
Actresses in Costume for 'Three Princes of Serendip' Performance at the State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Six unidentified girls walk together in costume as they prepare to perform 'Three Princes of Serendip' play.
Three girls dressed as 'Three Princes of Serendip' encroach on an "unsuspecting" bystander. Subjects unidentified.

34. Girls Acting Out 'Three Princes of Serendip' at the State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051351
Title:
Girls Acting Out 'Three Princes of Serendip' at the State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Three girls dressed as 'Three Princes of Serendip' encroach on an "unsuspecting" bystander. Subjects unidentified.
Three girls wearing costumes act of the 'Three Princes of Serendip.'

35. Girls of State 4-H Camp Pose as 'Three Princes of Serendip' at the State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051350
Title:
Girls of State 4-H Camp Pose as 'Three Princes of Serendip' at the State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Three girls wearing costumes act of the 'Three Princes of Serendip.'
The Star City Glass Factory covered in snow after a large snow storm during the winter of 1950.

36. Star City Glass Factory After 1950 Snow, Star City, W. Va.

IDNO:
050578
Title:
Star City Glass Factory After 1950 Snow, Star City, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
The Star City Glass Factory covered in snow after a large snow storm during the winter of 1950.
Hinton High School band gathers along the steps of the building entrance way.

37. Flag Ceremony at Summers Memorial Building, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049162
Title:
Flag Ceremony at Summers Memorial Building, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Hinton High School band gathers along the steps of the building entrance way.
Portrait of a young Cook.

38. Denver Cook of River Ridge near Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048719
Title:
Denver Cook of River Ridge near Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Portrait of a young Cook.
Keaton pictured sitting backwards in a chair while holding onto Meador's arms.

39. Cassie Meador and Tommy Keaton in River Ridge near Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048718
Title:
Cassie Meador and Tommy Keaton in River Ridge near Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Keaton pictured sitting backwards in a chair while holding onto Meador's arms.

40. Flood Near West Union, W. Va.

IDNO:
042250
Title:
Flood Near West Union, W. Va.
Date:
1950

41. Gwen Stoker as Pierrot, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:
042183
Title:
Gwen Stoker as Pierrot, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Rush Holt served as West Virginia state senator from 1936-1941. His wife, Helen Holt served as the first female Secretary of State of West Virginia. In 1960 President Eisenhower appointed Helen to create a program to improve the housing situation for the elderly. Through her mortgage insurance program at the Federal Housing Administration she was able to create nationally high standards for the care of the elderly. 1,000 modern health care facilities were constructed under her at no cost to the American taxpayer. The six subsequent presidents appointed her to the same position after her immense success.

42. W. Va. Senator Rush Holt and Wife Helen F. Holt

IDNO:
041657
Title:
W. Va. Senator Rush Holt and Wife Helen F. Holt
Date:
1950
Description:
Rush Holt served as West Virginia state senator from 1936-1941. His wife, Helen Holt served as the first female Secretary of State of West Virginia. In 1960 President Eisenhower appointed Helen to create a program to improve the housing situation for the elderly. Through her mortgage insurance program at the Federal Housing Administration she was able to create nationally high standards for the care of the elderly. 1,000 modern health care facilities were constructed under her at no cost to the American taxpayer. The six subsequent presidents appointed her to the same position after her immense success.
Sign above entrance reads: "Built by Eli and Lem Chenoweth 1852. Repaired by State Road Commission 1934."

43. Covered Bridge, Barrickville, W. Va.

IDNO:
041638
Title:
Covered Bridge, Barrickville, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Sign above entrance reads: "Built by Eli and Lem Chenoweth 1852. Repaired by State Road Commission 1934."

44. Post Office, Hundred, W. Va

IDNO:
041620
Title:
Post Office, Hundred, W. Va
Date:
1950

45. Frank J. Duez Standing In The Middle Of What Will Become Front St., Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
041283
Title:
Frank J. Duez Standing In The Middle Of What Will Become Front St., Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Miss Dorothy Wright, Sponsor. Chaperones- Mrs. Alvah Rule and Mrs. Robert Weiner. Third row: Judy Capehart, Don Wyant, Nina Meredith, Gary Weiner, Phil Kyle, George Cinci, Richard Eschenmann, Phil Wygal, Betty Rule, Penny Capehart (?). Second row: (?), Greg Jaranko, Dan Pettrey, Amy Selby (?), Steve Chapnick, Nancy Custer (?), (?), (?). First row: (?)

46. Morgan Grade School, Third Grade, Washington, D.C. Field Trip

IDNO:
040868
Title:
Morgan Grade School, Third Grade, Washington, D.C. Field Trip
Date:
1950
Description:
Miss Dorothy Wright, Sponsor. Chaperones- Mrs. Alvah Rule and Mrs. Robert Weiner. Third row: Judy Capehart, Don Wyant, Nina Meredith, Gary Weiner, Phil Kyle, George Cinci, Richard Eschenmann, Phil Wygal, Betty Rule, Penny Capehart (?). Second row: (?), Greg Jaranko, Dan Pettrey, Amy Selby (?), Steve Chapnick, Nancy Custer (?), (?), (?). First row: (?)
Postcard with photograph addressed to W. T. Mathers of Harrisville, West Virginia. Inscribed on the postcard is "the picture on the other side was my uncle Will Mathers, my father's only brother", probably written by Max Mathers.

47. William H. Mathers Working at Printing Press

IDNO:
039453
Title:
William H. Mathers Working at Printing Press
Date:
1950
Description:
Postcard with photograph addressed to W. T. Mathers of Harrisville, West Virginia. Inscribed on the postcard is "the picture on the other side was my uncle Will Mathers, my father's only brother", probably written by Max Mathers.
This is a photograph of Lt. George M. Barrick. He is standing with his mother Margaret M. Barrick in Morgantown, West Virginia.

48. Lt. George Barrick and Margaret Barrick

IDNO:
039381
Title:
Lt. George Barrick and Margaret Barrick
Date:
1950
Description:
This is a photograph of Lt. George M. Barrick. He is standing with his mother Margaret M. Barrick in Morgantown, West Virginia.
This is a photograph of George and Sarah Barrick. George is holding their son George Barrick III. They are in Morgantown, West Virginia.

49. George and Sarah Barrick

IDNO:
039380
Title:
George and Sarah Barrick
Date:
1950
Description:
This is a photograph of George and Sarah Barrick. George is holding their son George Barrick III. They are in Morgantown, West Virginia.
This is a photograph of University Avenue near Dorsey's Knob overlooking Morgantown West Virginia.

50. University Avenue Morgantown, West Virginia

IDNO:
039379
Title:
University Avenue Morgantown, West Virginia
Date:
1950
Description:
This is a photograph of University Avenue near Dorsey's Knob overlooking Morgantown West Virginia.
This is a photograph of the Cheat River. It was taken from Coopers Rock, West Virginia.

51. View of Cheat River, Coopers Rock, West Virginia

IDNO:
039378
Title:
View of Cheat River, Coopers Rock, West Virginia
Date:
1950
Description:
This is a photograph of the Cheat River. It was taken from Coopers Rock, West Virginia.
This is a photograph of George and Sarah Barrick. They are at Coopers Rock, West Virginia.

52. George and Sarah Barrick at Coopers Rock, West Virginia

IDNO:
039377
Title:
George and Sarah Barrick at Coopers Rock, West Virginia
Date:
1950
Description:
This is a photograph of George and Sarah Barrick. They are at Coopers Rock, West Virginia.
In this photograph Father George Barrick Jr. holds his son, George Barrick III. Uncle Mike Barrick is standing beside his brother and nephew. This photograph was taken in Morgantown, West Virginia.

53. Brothers Mike and George Barrick Jr. and George Barrick III

IDNO:
039376
Title:
Brothers Mike and George Barrick Jr. and George Barrick III
Date:
1950
Description:
In this photograph Father George Barrick Jr. holds his son, George Barrick III. Uncle Mike Barrick is standing beside his brother and nephew. This photograph was taken in Morgantown, West Virginia.
This is a photograph of the grave Lt. George M. Barrick Jr. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C.

54. Grave site of Lt. George M. Barrick Jr.

IDNO:
039375
Title:
Grave site of Lt. George M. Barrick Jr.
Date:
1950
Description:
This is a photograph of the grave Lt. George M. Barrick Jr. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C.
This is a photograph of Max Mathers and his great-grandson George M. Barrick III in Morgantown, West Virginia.

55. Max Mathers and Great Grandson

IDNO:
039374
Title:
Max Mathers and Great Grandson
Date:
1950
Description:
This is a photograph of Max Mathers and his great-grandson George M. Barrick III in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Co-Authors, George Bird and Kay Evans pose with others members of their family, "Blue and "Ruff" while Kay holds a copy of the couples' first novel, "Death In Four Colors", published under the pen name, "Brandon Bird". The photograph was taken at their home, "Old Hemlock Farm" in Preston County, West Virginia.

56. George Bird Evans and Kay Evans With 'Blue' and 'Ruff', Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
038142
Title:
George Bird Evans and Kay Evans With 'Blue' and 'Ruff', Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Co-Authors, George Bird and Kay Evans pose with others members of their family, "Blue and "Ruff" while Kay holds a copy of the couples' first novel, "Death In Four Colors", published under the pen name, "Brandon Bird". The photograph was taken at their home, "Old Hemlock Farm" in Preston County, West Virginia.
The two females on the left and in the center are unknown. The female on the right is Charmain Johnson.

57. Two Female Dancers Accompanied by a Female Playing a Drum, Orchesis Ensemble, West Virginia University

IDNO:
036152
Title:
Two Female Dancers Accompanied by a Female Playing a Drum, Orchesis Ensemble, West Virginia University
Date:
1950
Description:
The two females on the left and in the center are unknown. The female on the right is Charmain Johnson.
Portrait of two female dancers. In the front is Delores Jamison. Behind is Barbara Shumaker.

58. Orchesis Performance from 'Shivaree,' West Virginia University

IDNO:
036151
Title:
Orchesis Performance from 'Shivaree,' West Virginia University
Date:
1950
Description:
Portrait of two female dancers. In the front is Delores Jamison. Behind is Barbara Shumaker.
In the picture: K. F. Schoew and Freddy Schoeir.

59. Loading a Coal Car, Mingo Land

IDNO:
036149
Title:
Loading a Coal Car, Mingo Land
Date:
1950
Description:
In the picture: K. F. Schoew and Freddy Schoeir.

60. Church at War Eagle, W. Va.

IDNO:
036148
Title:
Church at War Eagle, W. Va.
Date:
1950
The Metropolitan movie theatre is showing Lover Come Back, starring Rock Hudson and Doris Day.

61. Winter Street Scene on High Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
034521
Title:
Winter Street Scene on High Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
The Metropolitan movie theatre is showing Lover Come Back, starring Rock Hudson and Doris Day.
'The little girl in the picture is Carla C. Shaffer who graduated from WVU last spring and is now studying Physical Therapy in the Medical Field Service School, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Mrs. L. Ray Shaffer'

62. Carla C. Shaffer Playing in the Snow, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
034515
Title:
Carla C. Shaffer Playing in the Snow, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
'The little girl in the picture is Carla C. Shaffer who graduated from WVU last spring and is now studying Physical Therapy in the Medical Field Service School, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Mrs. L. Ray Shaffer'
1950's Homecoming Queen is crowned at halftime ceremonies of annual homecoming football game. Governor Okey L. Patterson is on the left.

63. Homecoming King and Queen, West Virginia University

IDNO:
033376
Title:
Homecoming King and Queen, West Virginia University
Date:
1950
Description:
1950's Homecoming Queen is crowned at halftime ceremonies of annual homecoming football game. Governor Okey L. Patterson is on the left.

64. Reunion of Class of 1950, Claysville, PA

IDNO:
032829
Title:
Reunion of Class of 1950, Claysville, PA
Date:
1950

65. Pike Street on Rt. 50 West after the Great Thanksgiving Snow, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
032321
Title:
Pike Street on Rt. 50 West after the Great Thanksgiving Snow, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1950
A view of snow covered 4th street, Clarksburg, W. Va.

66. 4th Street after the Great Thanksgiving Snow, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
032319
Title:
4th Street after the Great Thanksgiving Snow, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
A view of snow covered 4th street, Clarksburg, W. Va.
A view of Crosby's Jewelers' storefront during the Great Thanksgiving Snow in 1950; the store is on the south Third Street behind what would be New City in 1990.

67. Crosby's Jewelers after the Great Thanksgiving Snow, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
032315
Title:
Crosby's Jewelers after the Great Thanksgiving Snow, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
A view of Crosby's Jewelers' storefront during the Great Thanksgiving Snow in 1950; the store is on the south Third Street behind what would be New City in 1990.
A snow covered Hewes Avenue looking toward North East, beyond the pile of snow Central School's tower peeks through, Clarksburg, W. Va.

68. Hewes Avenue after the Great Thanksgiving Snow, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
032312
Title:
Hewes Avenue after the Great Thanksgiving Snow, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
A snow covered Hewes Avenue looking toward North East, beyond the pile of snow Central School's tower peeks through, Clarksburg, W. Va.
A car completely blanketed with snow on Main Street near Empire Bank, a Tampa, Florida number plate peeks through.

69. Main Street after the Great Thanksgiving Snow, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
032306
Title:
Main Street after the Great Thanksgiving Snow, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
A car completely blanketed with snow on Main Street near Empire Bank, a Tampa, Florida number plate peeks through.
Two men stand on the sidewalk, Hewes Street behind piled snow.

70. Hewes Street after the Great Thanksgiving Snow, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
032305
Title:
Hewes Street after the Great Thanksgiving Snow, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Two men stand on the sidewalk, Hewes Street behind piled snow.
Three men shoveling snow in front of Wayne Feeds on the corner of School Avenue and Hewes Street near Kaiser Fraser Auto shop in Clarksburg.

71. Wayne Feeds Store after the Great Thanksgiving Snow, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
032304
Title:
Wayne Feeds Store after the Great Thanksgiving Snow, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Three men shoveling snow in front of Wayne Feeds on the corner of School Avenue and Hewes Street near Kaiser Fraser Auto shop in Clarksburg.
A great snow fall during the week of Thanksgiving in 1950, Clarksburg, W. Va.

72. Great Thanksgiving Snow, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
032303
Title:
Great Thanksgiving Snow, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
A great snow fall during the week of Thanksgiving in 1950, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Cairo Illinois or Mound City, Illinois or Kentucky. The marker reads: The Prince of the French Explorers--Commissioned by Louis XIV of France the Sieur Robert De La Salle, sweeping down the Mississippi with his Flotilla of canoes stopped in 1882 at this place. In his quest for the mouth of the Mississippi and an outlet for the French fur trade. This river called Ohio by the Iroquois and Quabache (Wabash) by the Algonquins was proclaimed by La Salle on April 9, 1882 to be the Northern watershed of the New Province of Louisiana of the French Colonial Empire.

73. Prince of the French Explorers Historic Marker

IDNO:
031419
Title:
Prince of the French Explorers Historic Marker
Date:
1950
Description:
Cairo Illinois or Mound City, Illinois or Kentucky. The marker reads: The Prince of the French Explorers--Commissioned by Louis XIV of France the Sieur Robert De La Salle, sweeping down the Mississippi with his Flotilla of canoes stopped in 1882 at this place. In his quest for the mouth of the Mississippi and an outlet for the French fur trade. This river called Ohio by the Iroquois and Quabache (Wabash) by the Algonquins was proclaimed by La Salle on April 9, 1882 to be the Northern watershed of the New Province of Louisiana of the French Colonial Empire.
The Place of Fashion is located on Rt. 50; the fire department is to the left. The building was once Town Hall and also housed Fitzhugh building and Knights of Pythias.

74. Barber Shop and Place of Fashion Clothing Store, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
031276
Title:
Barber Shop and Place of Fashion Clothing Store, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
The Place of Fashion is located on Rt. 50; the fire department is to the left. The building was once Town Hall and also housed Fitzhugh building and Knights of Pythias.
"Tollgate--The Northwestern Turnpike, a favorite project of George Washington, opened in 1838. Such highways were called "turnpikes" from the gates at which tolls were collected. This town is named for the toll gate which stood here."

75. Tollgate Historic Marker on U. S. Route 50 in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
030876
Title:
Tollgate Historic Marker on U. S. Route 50 in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
"Tollgate--The Northwestern Turnpike, a favorite project of George Washington, opened in 1838. Such highways were called "turnpikes" from the gates at which tolls were collected. This town is named for the toll gate which stood here."
"Early Oil Wells--To the south, birthplace of West Virginia's oil industry. On Hughes River oil was found in gravel beds in 1810. As "bank oil," a medicine, Bushrod Creel sold 100 barrels of it per year in 1836. Volcano was one of first boom oil towns."

76. Early Oil Wells Historic Marker on U. S. Route 50 in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
030871
Title:
Early Oil Wells Historic Marker on U. S. Route 50 in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
"Early Oil Wells--To the south, birthplace of West Virginia's oil industry. On Hughes River oil was found in gravel beds in 1810. As "bank oil," a medicine, Bushrod Creel sold 100 barrels of it per year in 1836. Volcano was one of first boom oil towns."
From left to right 1) Unknown 2) Harold Stassen 3) Unknown 4) President Irvin Stewart.

77. Conferring a Degree, West Virginia University

IDNO:
030744
Title:
Conferring a Degree, West Virginia University
Date:
1950
Description:
From left to right 1) Unknown 2) Harold Stassen 3) Unknown 4) President Irvin Stewart.
A photograph of Governor Patteson (seated) signing a piece of paper, with Eugene Carter (left), President of the West Virginia Federation of Labor, and another man standing behind him.

78. Governor Okey Patteson and Labor Leaders

IDNO:
030722
Title:
Governor Okey Patteson and Labor Leaders
Date:
1950
Description:
A photograph of Governor Patteson (seated) signing a piece of paper, with Eugene Carter (left), President of the West Virginia Federation of Labor, and another man standing behind him.

79. Bird's Eye View of Bridgeport High School, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
030475
Title:
Bird's Eye View of Bridgeport High School, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1950
She won first prize at Costume Ball for Allied Artists in W. Va..

80. Grace Martin Taylor in Costume

IDNO:
030296
Title:
Grace Martin Taylor in Costume
Date:
1950
Description:
She won first prize at Costume Ball for Allied Artists in W. Va..

81. Portrait of Senator Harry P. Cain of Washington Signed for Rush D. Holt

IDNO:
029182
Title:
Portrait of Senator Harry P. Cain of Washington Signed for Rush D. Holt
Date:
1950

82. Lincoln School 4-H Members Play a Game Learned at Camp, Taylor County, W. Va.

IDNO:
026937
Title:
Lincoln School 4-H Members Play a Game Learned at Camp, Taylor County, W. Va.
Date:
1950

83. 4-H Members Learning about the United Nations Flag, Lincoln School, Taylor County, W. Va.

IDNO:
026936
Title:
4-H Members Learning about the United Nations Flag, Lincoln School, Taylor County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
4-H Club members piecing the blocks.

84. Quilt Made by Mrs. Ann McDonald, Taylor County, W. Va.

IDNO:
026935
Title:
Quilt Made by Mrs. Ann McDonald, Taylor County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
4-H Club members piecing the blocks.

85. 4-H Older County Campers and Counselors, Cabell County, W. Va.

IDNO:
026858
Title:
4-H Older County Campers and Counselors, Cabell County, W. Va.
Date:
1950

86. Three Male African-American 4-H Members with Birdhouses, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
026844
Title:
Three Male African-American 4-H Members with Birdhouses, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
'Good Teeth' King and Queen, Dean Stump and Janet Stump, Russett 4-H Club.

87. Good Teeth King and Queen, Calhoun County 4-H Camp

IDNO:
026630
Title:
Good Teeth King and Queen, Calhoun County 4-H Camp
Date:
1950
Description:
'Good Teeth' King and Queen, Dean Stump and Janet Stump, Russett 4-H Club.

88. Cabell County 4-H Camp Recreational Classes at Work

IDNO:
026555
Title:
Cabell County 4-H Camp Recreational Classes at Work
Date:
1950

89. Upshur County Four-H Member Demonstration of Preservation at State Camp

IDNO:
026551
Title:
Upshur County Four-H Member Demonstration of Preservation at State Camp
Date:
1950

90. Upshur County Four-H Members' Demonstration of Use of Mattock at State Camp

IDNO:
026550
Title:
Upshur County Four-H Members' Demonstration of Use of Mattock at State Camp
Date:
1950
'West Virginia U. cadets -- Undergraduates of West Virginia University, attending Signal Corps' ROTC encampment at Fort Monmouth, N.J., assemble with college's vice president C.T. Neff, Jr., during his three-day visit of camp activities. Left to Right (kneeling): William Long, John Heckert, Albert Lewis, James Heatherly, Richer Csamer, and John Leachman. Standing: Kenneth Skidmore, Davide McWhorter, Gerald Swecker, William Lodge, Robert Kay, Arthur Sites, Vice President C. T. Neff, Jr., Robert Borke, Lt. Col. B. Cooper, James McDonald, Elmer Clear, Robert Calligan, and Donald Richardson.'

91. West Virginia University ROTC Cadets at Signal Corps Encampment, Fort Monmoth, N. J.

IDNO:
023171
Title:
West Virginia University ROTC Cadets at Signal Corps Encampment, Fort Monmoth, N. J.
Date:
1950
Description:
'West Virginia U. cadets -- Undergraduates of West Virginia University, attending Signal Corps' ROTC encampment at Fort Monmouth, N.J., assemble with college's vice president C.T. Neff, Jr., during his three-day visit of camp activities. Left to Right (kneeling): William Long, John Heckert, Albert Lewis, James Heatherly, Richer Csamer, and John Leachman. Standing: Kenneth Skidmore, Davide McWhorter, Gerald Swecker, William Lodge, Robert Kay, Arthur Sites, Vice President C. T. Neff, Jr., Robert Borke, Lt. Col. B. Cooper, James McDonald, Elmer Clear, Robert Calligan, and Donald Richardson.'
'ROTC Technical Training -- Radio relay and carrier communications is part of specialized training Signal Corps Reserve Officers Training Corps cadets receive in six weeks summer encampment at Fort Monmouth, N.J. The group operating AN/TRC equipment under the instruction of Sgt. Adrian Ulvog of Michigan State are, left to right, Kenneth Stoviak of Coraopolis, Robert Larimer, Pittsburgh, Orion Hoch, Canonsburg, Richard Lyman, Pittsburgh and Jack Eyring of Uniontown. All except Eyring, who is a student at West Virginia University, are undergraduates of Carnegie Tech.'

92. ROTC Signal Corp at Summer Camp at Fort Monmouth, N. J.

IDNO:
023080
Title:
ROTC Signal Corp at Summer Camp at Fort Monmouth, N. J.
Date:
1950
Description:
'ROTC Technical Training -- Radio relay and carrier communications is part of specialized training Signal Corps Reserve Officers Training Corps cadets receive in six weeks summer encampment at Fort Monmouth, N.J. The group operating AN/TRC equipment under the instruction of Sgt. Adrian Ulvog of Michigan State are, left to right, Kenneth Stoviak of Coraopolis, Robert Larimer, Pittsburgh, Orion Hoch, Canonsburg, Richard Lyman, Pittsburgh and Jack Eyring of Uniontown. All except Eyring, who is a student at West Virginia University, are undergraduates of Carnegie Tech.'

93. Building Survey, Entrance to the Original Mountainlair, West Virginia University

IDNO:
019638
Title:
Building Survey, Entrance to the Original Mountainlair, West Virginia University
Date:
1950

94. Oglebay Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
019421
Title:
Oglebay Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
1950

95. Phi Kappa Sigma House, West Virginia University

IDNO:
019035
Title:
Phi Kappa Sigma House, West Virginia University
Date:
1950

96. Back Fork Bridge, Webster Springs, W. Va.

IDNO:
015418
Title:
Back Fork Bridge, Webster Springs, W. Va.
Date:
1950