Bird's Eye View of Southside Section, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Fairmont W. Va. Mar. 15-23. I started to work here today. I am staying at Richards. My address is 314 Madison St. Daddy' Postcard sent to Ellen Belle Hickle, Fairchance, Pa. Box 207 on March 15, 1925.
'I received your card and letter all O.K. Was good to hear from you. I am wel and hope the same to you. If you can come over Saturday if it isn't too inconvenient to you. I will write you soon. Good bye, From Lala.' Sent to Mr. G. H. McGutchern, Mt. NEF, Nicholas County, W. Va. on May 7, 1915.'
Picture shows Randolph and Wife with the 'Racket clerks.' Postcard sent to Mr. Geo. W. Albers, New Milton, W. Va. R. F. D. on June 19, 1913. Message: 'Your card to hand, Let the potatoes com first chance.'
Railroad Tracks Buried by a Landslide, Middlebourne, Tyler County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1912
Description:
'Dear Grandpa: This is to let you know that we haven't forgotten your birthday. I have been sick for a few days with tonsilitis. Hoping that you will enjoy many more birthdays, Madge Mayfield.' Sent to Mr. J. M. Mayfield, Conaway, W. Va. on February 10, 1912.'
Message on postcard: 'Dear, Alberta: I suppose your garden is a way up by this time. The weather is pretty warm, but I don't mind it much as it is so nice and shady around here. It won't be so very much longer until I will be home. Beryle.' Sent to Mrs. R. E. Mockler, Mannington, W. Va. on May 22, 1911.
Tygart Valley River and West Fork River Join to Form the Monongahela River, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909
Description:
The Tygart Valley River is on the left, Monongahela River is in the center, and the West Fork River is on the right. 'Around Fairmont 115 leave 215 for Connellsvile. Quite a pretty town altho hilly. Want to finish writing this eve or in am.' Postcard sent to Miss Ester Shirley, Shen Jct, W. Va. on December 14, 1909.
Class Portrait, Viropa School, Sybil Sturm Wadsworth, Teacher, Viropa, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1908
Description:
'This card was posted when Bernard was one day old.' 'Hello Bess: Here we are don't you think they keep me busy suppose you will be up soon to see your new nephew. Yours S.G.S.' 'Mrs. Bess Pigott, Frorthington, W. Va.' Viropa is outside of Shinston, W. Va.
Postcard of Third Street Looking South, Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906-1913
Description:
Message: 'Dear Grandmother, we thought we would write and tell you how much we are wanting to see you. We are real good where we are well, won't cry any if you will come over. I 'Martha' have a tooth, and have had a gathered ear and mother is afraid the other one will gather too, for I cried nearly all last night. They are both asleep now 11 a.m. We send aunt Mary, uncle Walter alick and yourself a kiss. Goodbyes, the Froms' Too: 'Mrs. Sarah J. Furber, Mannington, W. Va.' Date: March 2, 1909'
Old Packet Boat that Carried the Remains of 'Stonewall' Jackson, Va.
Date:
ca. 1906-1913
Description:
The old packet boat 'as it looks to-day', on which the remains of 'Stonewall' Jackson were carried from Lynchburg to Lexington, W. Va. Postcard to: Miss Eva Thanks Nickell, Sinks Grove, W. Va.; From: Virgil; Date: September 11, 1907
Post Card of Stone Wall and Sunken Road Where Heavy Fighting Took Place During 1862 Civil War Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.
Date:
ca. 1906-1913
Description:
Written on the back of post card: 'Fredericksburg, Va. Oct. 12th 1908. Dear Uncle Ben, I mashed my finger Saturday and its festered but Charles is all right and squall a whole lot I rode in the cart today up the hill about a dozen times. Love to all your little John.' To: Mr. B. R. Bradford, West Grafton, W. Va. Walnut Street.
East Portion of Kimball, W. Va. and Part of Vivian Yards, N. and W.
Date:
ca. 1905-1920
Description:
'Mr. Charles Archer, Athens, West Virginia. This is a picture of the place where I am teaching. How are you enjoying school this year? With best wishes, Nellie Stinlz, Vivian, W. Va.'
