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IDNO:
052364
Title:
Ruea May Gribble Funeral, Bruceton Mills, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Ruea May Gribble (b. 02/09/1884; d. 04/25/1911) lays in an open casket.
IDNO:
052444
Title:
Group at Great Crossings Historical Marker, Addison, Pa.
Date:
1912/05
Description:
The marker, which is decorated with an American flag, reads, "About one half mile above this point is the 'Great Crossings' of the Youghiogheny River, where George Washington crossed November 18th, 1753, when sent as envoy by Gov. Dinwiddie of Virginia to the French Commandant at Fort Le Boeuf.Washington, on his military expedition to the Ohio, encamped there with his forces, May 18th to 24th, 1754, and from that point explored the Youghiogheny.There, also, Major General Braddock, with his army, crossed June 24th, 1755, on his march against Fort Duquesne."
IDNO:
052447
Title:
Free Ox Roast on Fourth of July Celebration, Point Marion, Pa.
Date:
1913/07/04
Description:
A crowd gathered in the center of the photograph eats, dines, and converses with associates.
IDNO:
052451
Title:
Children in Costume in Unidentified Location
Date:
1926
Description:
Children dressed as pilgrims and Native Americans are likely dressed for a Thanksgiving play.
IDNO:
052435
Title:
Modern Woodmen of America Camp 6931 Parade Float, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1926/06/31
Description:
A crowd observes as the M. W. of A. float makes its way down the street.
IDNO:
052425
Title:
Monongalia County Sesquicentennial Celebration, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1926/10/22
Description:
Crowds fill the streets of Morgantown, W. Va. anticipating the parade. In the background is a Union Bank, right, and the building that is now Hotel Morgan, center.
IDNO:
052426
Title:
Monongalia County Sesquicentennial Parade, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1926/10/22
Description:
A crowd watches from the street as parade floats make their way down High Street. On the right, in front of the courthouse, is likely the grandstand.
IDNO:
052421
Title:
WVU President Turner Inauguration Ceremony, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1928
Description:
Turner, center, is pictured with two unidentified associates outside of a WVU building the day of his inauguration.
IDNO:
052422
Title:
WVU President Turner and Guests at Old Music Building, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1928
Description:
John Roscoe Turner, center, stands with unidentified associates outside of the old music building on this day of his inauguration.
IDNO:
052449
Title:
Clearview Grange Agricultural Display, Stewartstown, W. Va.
Date:
1929
Description:
A booth displays quilts, canned good, corn, produce, baked goods, sewn items, and woven baskets.
IDNO:
052428
Title:
St. Francis Football Team, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1941
Description:
Team portrait of the St. Francis Trojans. St. Francis is a private Catholic school in Morgantown. Players unidentified.
IDNO:
012222
Title:
Self Portrait of Photographer Scott Gibson in Hunting Gear with Game, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
IDNO:
052310
Title:
C. C. Graham Residence, likely in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
C. C. Graham and family are pictured on the home's porch. C. C. Graham is likely Cyrus C. Graham, born about 1862 in West Virginia.
IDNO:
052311
Title:
Victorian Home in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Street view of a Victorian style home.
IDNO:
052316
Title:
People Travelling by Horse-Drawn Carriage, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A man and a woman sit in the carriage while a horse pulls it across a field.
IDNO:
052317
Title:
Group of Men Gathered Outside Unidentified Building, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Four men stand and seven men sit outside of a building. A spigot with a communal drinking cup is pictured on the left.
IDNO:
052323
Title:
Boy Pushing Girl in Wheelchair, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
An unidentified boy pushes a young girl in a wheelchair across a lawn.
IDNO:
052341
Title:
Man Drinking While Driving Horse-Drawn Vehicle, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
An unidentified man holds onto what appears to be a liquor bottle as he sits in a horse-drawn carriage.
IDNO:
052340
Title:
Couple, likely in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A man and his wife sit in what it possibly the cellar of their newly built home.
IDNO:
052347
Title:
Family Portrait, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A multi-generational family poses in front of a picket fence. Subjects unidentified.
IDNO:
052352
Title:
Members of Patriotic Order Sons of America, Albright, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
The organization, one of the oldest fraternal societies in America, was established in 1847 as the Junior Sons of America. In 1868, the organization was renamed the Patriotic Order Sons of America. Members are all native-born or naturalized American male citizens, 16 years and older, wishing to create brotherhood.
IDNO:
052353
Title:
Children at Horse Stable, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Four small children lead three horses out of the large, wooden stable.
IDNO:
052361
Title:
Man in Garden, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
An African-American man sits with his legs crossed on a chair in a home garden. Subject unidentified.
IDNO:
052360
Title:
Group Portrait, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Two men and two women pose for a portrait.
