Montana's Representatives at the National Youth Science Camp near Bartow, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
'Montana's representatives, Benjamin Marchello (left) of Billings, and R. L. Erion of Missoula, unfurl the state flag at the National Youth Science Camp deep in the Allegheny Mountains near Bartow, W. Va. The State of West Virginia and the University bring together the two top science-minded students from every state for three weeks of lectures and seminars at the research and professional levels, field trips studying the state's natural wonders, and side trips to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at nearby Green Bank and the state and nation's capitols.'
Entertainer Jayne Mansfield in Martinsburg Parade, Berkeley County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Jayne Mansfield, the Grand Marshall of Martinsburg Centennial Parade and her daughter ride in a car driven by Jim Dailey, sign autographs for two young boys.
National Youth Science Camp Participants, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
'Small fry get acquainted with two National Youth Science Campers, Paul Wilkens (left) of Castlewood, S. D. and Gary Shimoda of Honolulu, Hawaii, on the steps of West Virginia's state capitol at Charleston. Wilkens is an All-State basketball player; for Shimoda, this is his first trip to the U. S. Mainland. The camp, which is held deep in the Allegheny Mountains near Bartow, W. Va. for three weeks ending July 17, brings together the two top science-minded students from every state for lectures and seminars at research and professional levels, field trips to study the state's natural wonders, and side trips to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at nearby Green Bank and the state and nation's capitols. The state of West Virginia sponsors the camp.'
Two male students, Bill Gainer 'left' and Rick Defere 'right' are playing table tennis at the triad graduation festival. Dave Smith is watching in the background 'far left'.
West Virginia Moon by Joe Moss, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
'First Prize, West Virginia Painting, West Virginia Moon by Joe Moss. Made for W. Va. Centennial. West Virginia Centennial Commission, 1608 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston 1, West Virginia.'
University High Future Farmers of America, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
View of members of the University High School Future Farmers of America in Morgantown, W. Va preparing ham, bacon, and eggs for a Federation show. Members include: Arthur Thompson, Dale Fox, Charles Everly, William Brown, and David Ruth.
National Youth Science Camp Participants, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Portrait of National Youth Science Campers, comprised of the top two science-minded students from every state, tour the Union Carbide Corp. Technical Center at South Charleston, W. Va. With Carbide engineer Ron Rayther (far left) are Joe Obuchowski (second from left) of Bellows Falls, Vt., Douglas Karo of Bethesda, Md., and Richard Katz of Baltimore, Md. The National Youth Science Camp, which is held deep in the Allegheny Mountains near Bartow, W. Va. for three weeks ending July 17, brings together the two top science-minded students from every state for lectures and seminars at research and professional levels, field trips to study West Virginia's natural wonders, and side trips to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at nearby Green Bank and the state and nation's capitols. The state of West Virginia sponsors the camp.
Triad Bowling Party after High School Graduation at Old Mountainlair. Bowling far left is Jane McGinnis, at far right, Nancy Conrad. Student visible in the background at left are Mary Harbert, Albert Lakatos, Don Ayresman, and Judy Helmick.
Idaho's National Youth Science Camp Representatives Operating an IBM Computer, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
'Idaho's representatives, Dick Goldberg (left) of Sun Valley and Jim Willms of Gooding, are operating an IBM 1620 electronic digital computer at the National Youth Science Camp, deep in the Allegheny Mountains near Bartow, W. Va. The camp brings together the top two science-minded students from every state for lectures and seminars at research and professional levels, field trips to study the state's natural wonders, and side trips to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at nearby Green Bank and the state and nation's capitols. The state of W. Va. sponsors the three weeks' camp, which ends July 17th.'
'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.'
Portrait of John Lesher, member of the West Virginia University Basketball Team. 'Taylor Publishing Company, Job Number 07206, Picture Number 1, Page Number 223. Copyright 1963 by Laughead Photographers, Dallas, Texas. Reproduction permitted by all processes except photography.'
Senators Robert C. Byrd and Jennings Randolph with Julia Davis Adams
Date:
1963
Description:
Senators Robert C. Byrd and Jennings Randolph with Julia Davis Adams, West Virginia Daughter of the Year, 1963. Byrd papers duplicate. Original at the R. C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies, Shepherd University.
Senators Robert C. Byrd and Jennings Randolph with Julia Davis Adams
Date:
1963
Description:
Senators Robert C. Byrd and Jennings Randolph with Julia Davis Adams, West Virginia Daughter of the year, 1963. Byrd papers duplicate. Original at the R. C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies, Shepherd University.
Memorial to Karl Myers, First Poet Laureate of West Virginia, Moore Cemetery, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Myers was West Virginia Poet Laureate from 1927 to 1937. His remains are buried in an unknown grave in an IOOF cemetery near Elkins. The people of Tucker County, determined to honor Myers, raised money to place this monument near the Myers family graves in Moore Cemetery. A bucket of dirt from the immediate area of where Karl Myers is thought to be buried was placed in his plot with the monument.
Memorial to Karl Myers, First Poet Laureate of West Virginia, Moore Cemetery, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Myers was West Virginia Poet Laureate from 1927 to 1937. His remains are actually buried in an unknown grave near Elkins. The people of Tucker County raised the money to erect this monument to honor Karl Myers.