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From reverse: "This is a small unpainted home in Harrison County, W. Va. but isn't it an attractive little nest? These people could not afford to build a better home when this house was built but Mrs. N. said she wanted her children to remember such 1."

1. Small Unpainted Home, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052675
Title:
Small Unpainted Home, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
From reverse: "This is a small unpainted home in Harrison County, W. Va. but isn't it an attractive little nest? These people could not afford to build a better home when this house was built but Mrs. N. said she wanted her children to remember such 1."
Holt was a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from 1931-1954 and a senator from 1935-1941 on the Democratic ticket. By 1936, Holt emerged as a vocal conservative critic of the New Deal, attacking, for example, the Works Progress Administration as corrupt and inefficient. He switched to the Republican party in 1949.

2. Senator Rush D. Holt Speaking to Crowd, Shinnston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052369
Title:
Senator Rush D. Holt Speaking to Crowd, Shinnston, W. Va.
Date:
1936/04/01
Description:
Holt was a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from 1931-1954 and a senator from 1935-1941 on the Democratic ticket. By 1936, Holt emerged as a vocal conservative critic of the New Deal, attacking, for example, the Works Progress Administration as corrupt and inefficient. He switched to the Republican party in 1949.

3. Oil Drilling Rig, likely in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052307
Title:
Oil Drilling Rig, likely in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
A young man prepares to strike the wooden froe, which is lodged into the log, with a maul.

4. Splitting Wood with Wooden Froe and Maul likely in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052305
Title:
Splitting Wood with Wooden Froe and Maul likely in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A young man prepares to strike the wooden froe, which is lodged into the log, with a maul.
Three unidentified coal miners are pictured inside a mine with shovels and an oil lamp.

5. Coal Mining likely in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052304
Title:
Coal Mining likely in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Three unidentified coal miners are pictured inside a mine with shovels and an oil lamp.
A man sits while a barber combs and styles his hair.

6. Man Receiving Haircut, likely in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052302
Title:
Man Receiving Haircut, likely in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A man sits while a barber combs and styles his hair.
A young, unidentified girl and her cat pose on a home porch.

7. Girl and Cat likely in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052300
Title:
Girl and Cat likely in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A young, unidentified girl and her cat pose on a home porch.
A group of men are pictured loitering outside of the Lost Creek Station Western Union Telegraph Office. In the background is an advertisement for United States Express Company Money Orders.

8. Train Station, Lost Creek, W. Va.

IDNO:
052298
Title:
Train Station, Lost Creek, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1917
Description:
A group of men are pictured loitering outside of the Lost Creek Station Western Union Telegraph Office. In the background is an advertisement for United States Express Company Money Orders.
Street view of the church, pictured on the left, and the parsonage, pictured on the right.

9. West Milford Methodist Church and Parsonage, West Milford, W. Va.

IDNO:
052297
Title:
West Milford Methodist Church and Parsonage, West Milford, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1917
Description:
Street view of the church, pictured on the left, and the parsonage, pictured on the right.
A sign hanging on the back wall reads, "School motto; 'Move forward,'" indicating that the church also serves as a school.

10. Inside West Milford Methodist Church, West Milford, W. Va.

IDNO:
052296
Title:
Inside West Milford Methodist Church, West Milford, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1917
Description:
A sign hanging on the back wall reads, "School motto; 'Move forward,'" indicating that the church also serves as a school.
Nine unidentified individuals pose in costume. Three of them sit on horses. Five of them stand on a carriage drawn by those horses, two of which wear large pots against their bellies. The man in the forefront, dressed in two, vertical striped colors, holds what appears to be a jousting rod.

11. A Performance Group in Costume likely in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052294
Title:
A Performance Group in Costume likely in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Nine unidentified individuals pose in costume. Three of them sit on horses. Five of them stand on a carriage drawn by those horses, two of which wear large pots against their bellies. The man in the forefront, dressed in two, vertical striped colors, holds what appears to be a jousting rod.
A man on a horse sits on top of a hill, where below there are stonemasons cutting into the rock.

12. Cutting Stone, likely in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052293
Title:
Cutting Stone, likely in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A man on a horse sits on top of a hill, where below there are stonemasons cutting into the rock.
An unidentified man sits in front of a hanging quilt. The ribbon fastened to his jacket collar indicates he is the 153rd Good Hope Council member for the Junior Order of the United American Mechanics, an American fraternal order. It began as a youth affiliation of the Order of United American Mechanics, but seceded to become its own organization and eventually absorbed its parent order. Originally, it was an Anti-Catholic, Nativist group, but eventually abandoned this position and became a general fraternal benefit society open to people regardless of creed, race or sex.

13. Junior Order of the United American Mechanics Good Hope Council Member No. 153, Good Hope, W. Va.

IDNO:
052292
Title:
Junior Order of the United American Mechanics Good Hope Council Member No. 153, Good Hope, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
An unidentified man sits in front of a hanging quilt. The ribbon fastened to his jacket collar indicates he is the 153rd Good Hope Council member for the Junior Order of the United American Mechanics, an American fraternal order. It began as a youth affiliation of the Order of United American Mechanics, but seceded to become its own organization and eventually absorbed its parent order. Originally, it was an Anti-Catholic, Nativist group, but eventually abandoned this position and became a general fraternal benefit society open to people regardless of creed, race or sex.
A young boy is pictured holding four opossums.

14. Boy Covered by Opossums likely, in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052291
Title:
Boy Covered by Opossums likely, in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A young boy is pictured holding four opossums.
Two unidentified men pose beside the stone they are cutting large blocks out of. A long, chiseling tool rests against the rock.

15. Two Men Cutting Stone, likely in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052290
Title:
Two Men Cutting Stone, likely in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Two unidentified men pose beside the stone they are cutting large blocks out of. A long, chiseling tool rests against the rock.
A group of men are picture beside a sawmill and furnace. The sawmill is located in the Good Hope area, which crosses over into Harrison County. Subjects unidentified.

16. Saw Mill Crew Possibly in Jane Lew, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052283
Title:
Saw Mill Crew Possibly in Jane Lew, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1917
Description:
A group of men are picture beside a sawmill and furnace. The sawmill is located in the Good Hope area, which crosses over into Harrison County. Subjects unidentified.
View of a cave from the outside which holds Native American cave writings.

17. Outside View of Cave in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051518
Title:
Outside View of Cave in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1955/06
Description:
View of a cave from the outside which holds Native American cave writings.
An unidentified man looks into a cave that contains Native American cave writings.

18. Man Studying Cave in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051517
Title:
Man Studying Cave in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1955/06
Description:
An unidentified man looks into a cave that contains Native American cave writings.
Photo of Native American inscriptions inside of a cave.

19. Native American Cave Writings, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051516
Title:
Native American Cave Writings, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1955/06
Description:
Photo of Native American inscriptions inside of a cave.
Photo of Native American inscriptions inside of a cave.

20. Native American Cave Writings, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051515
Title:
Native American Cave Writings, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1955/06
Description:
Photo of Native American inscriptions inside of a cave.
Photo of Native American inscriptions inside of a cave.

21. Native American Cave Writings, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051514
Title:
Native American Cave Writings, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1955/06
Description:
Photo of Native American inscriptions inside of a cave.
A group of unidentified girls sit behind sewing machines as they work through their class activity.

22. Girls in Sewing Room at Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051509
Title:
Girls in Sewing Room at Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
A group of unidentified girls sit behind sewing machines as they work through their class activity.
A girl tries on a hand-made belt while her companions weave threads together. Subjects unidentified.

23. Belt and Bracelet Making during Class Activity at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051508
Title:
Belt and Bracelet Making during Class Activity at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
A girl tries on a hand-made belt while her companions weave threads together. Subjects unidentified.
A group of female campers produce trays during their class activity. Subjects unidentified.

24. Tray Making at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051507
Title:
Tray Making at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
A group of female campers produce trays during their class activity. Subjects unidentified.
A group of campers make lamps during their class activity.

25. Lamp Making Activity at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051506
Title:
Lamp Making Activity at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
A group of campers make lamps during their class activity.
A group of campers work together during the class activity. Subjects unidentified.

26. Basket Making at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051505
Title:
Basket Making at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
A group of campers work together during the class activity. Subjects unidentified.
Two women supervise as three young girls paint bracelets. Subjects unidentified.

27. Class Activities at Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051504
Title:
Class Activities at Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
Two women supervise as three young girls paint bracelets. Subjects unidentified.
A group of unidentified boys participate in kitchen activities.

28. Boys in Kitchen at Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051503
Title:
Boys in Kitchen at Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
A group of unidentified boys participate in kitchen activities.
A young girl and woman making earrings. Subjects unidentified.

29. Jewelry Making Activity at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051502
Title:
Jewelry Making Activity at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
A young girl and woman making earrings. Subjects unidentified.
A group of unidentified boys participate in the class activity.

30. Leather Craft Class at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051501
Title:
Leather Craft Class at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
A group of unidentified boys participate in the class activity.
The royal court is pictured on a lawn stage. Subjects unidentified.

31. Health King, Queen, and Court at Older 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051500
Title:
Health King, Queen, and Court at Older 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
The royal court is pictured on a lawn stage. Subjects unidentified.
4-H campers prepare stools during their class activities. Subjects unidentified.

32. Making Stools at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051499
Title:
Making Stools at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
4-H campers prepare stools during their class activities. Subjects unidentified.
The girl, who is unidentified, smiles as she pulls a flower from the water.

33. Girl Plays by Fish Pond at Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051320
Title:
Girl Plays by Fish Pond at Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1933
Description:
The girl, who is unidentified, smiles as she pulls a flower from the water.
A boy watches as his two companions play their string instruments. Subjects unidentified.

34. Two Boys Playing Guitars in at the Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051317
Title:
Two Boys Playing Guitars in at the Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1933
Description:
A boy watches as his two companions play their string instruments. Subjects unidentified.
The girls camp poses outside of a building for a group photo. Subjects unidentified.

35. Harrison County 4-H Campers, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051301
Title:
Harrison County 4-H Campers, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The girls camp poses outside of a building for a group photo. Subjects unidentified.
A group of boys and girls are dressed in costume. Subjects unidentified.

36. Harrison County Pageant Group

IDNO:
051296
Title:
Harrison County Pageant Group
Date:
undated
Description:
A group of boys and girls are dressed in costume. Subjects unidentified.
The church was organized in 1821 and the current building was constructed in 1853.

37. Christ Episcopal Church, Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050951
Title:
Christ Episcopal Church, Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1821 and the current building was constructed in 1853.
The building was erected in 1856. The church was once called the Ebinezer Methodist Episcopal Church, but is now known as the Sycamore Methodist Church and is part of the West Milford Circuit.

38. Sycamore Methodist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050950
Title:
Sycamore Methodist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The building was erected in 1856. The church was once called the Ebinezer Methodist Episcopal Church, but is now known as the Sycamore Methodist Church and is part of the West Milford Circuit.
The Methodist Episcopal church was founded in 1861. Services were held in a Tannery building until 1866 when the first church was built. The corner stone for the new church was laid in 1926.

39. Bristol Methodist Episcopal Church, Bristol, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050949
Title:
Bristol Methodist Episcopal Church, Bristol, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The Methodist Episcopal church was founded in 1861. Services were held in a Tannery building until 1866 when the first church was built. The corner stone for the new church was laid in 1926.
The church was organized in 1858. The original church burned in 1855 and the present church was built in 1858.

40. Wesley Chapel Methodist Church, Prospect Valley, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050948
Title:
Wesley Chapel Methodist Church, Prospect Valley, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
The church was organized in 1858. The original church burned in 1855 and the present church was built in 1858.
Smith Chapel in the Simpson Creek Community was organized in 1859.

41. Smith Chapel Methodist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050946
Title:
Smith Chapel Methodist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
Smith Chapel in the Simpson Creek Community was organized in 1859.
The church was organized in 1834 in Johnstown, six miles east of Lost Creek. The present building was erected in 1856.

42. Johnstown Methodist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050945
Title:
Johnstown Methodist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
The church was organized in 1834 in Johnstown, six miles east of Lost Creek. The present building was erected in 1856.
New Bethel Methodist Church was organized between 1784 and 1786. The church burned in 1942. The church then met in the community hall until August 1948. Money was raised and the present stone church was dedicated in 1948.

43. New Bethel Methodist Church, Good Hope, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050944
Title:
New Bethel Methodist Church, Good Hope, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
New Bethel Methodist Church was organized between 1784 and 1786. The church burned in 1942. The church then met in the community hall until August 1948. Money was raised and the present stone church was dedicated in 1948.
New Bethel Methodist Church was organized between 1784 and 1786. The church burned in 1942. The church then met in the community hall until August 1948. Money was raised and the present stone church was eventually built.

44. New Bethel Methodist Church, Good Hope, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050943
Title:
New Bethel Methodist Church, Good Hope, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
New Bethel Methodist Church was organized between 1784 and 1786. The church burned in 1942. The church then met in the community hall until August 1948. Money was raised and the present stone church was eventually built.
The church was organized in approximately 1836. It was Methodist Protestant originally but is now a Methodist church.

45. The Rockford Methodist Church, Rockford, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050942
Title:
The Rockford Methodist Church, Rockford, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
The church was organized in approximately 1836. It was Methodist Protestant originally but is now a Methodist church.
The church was organized in 1857.

46. Bridgeport Methodist Church, Bridgeport, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050941
Title:
Bridgeport Methodist Church, Bridgeport, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
The church was organized in 1857.
The church was organized in 1857.

47. Bridgeport Methodist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050940
Title:
Bridgeport Methodist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
The church was organized in 1857.
The church was organized in 1848. The church is at the Mouth of Little Rock Camp (Olive Community).

48. Olive Branch Baptist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050939
Title:
Olive Branch Baptist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1963
Description:
The church was organized in 1848. The church is at the Mouth of Little Rock Camp (Olive Community).
The church was organized in 1847. The original members of the church were the charter members and they were: Jane Strother, Sanford Strother, Andrew Lyons, Lavina Lyons, Rachael Hooper, John Strother, and Fannie Frances Strother, and David Herbert.

49. Sardis Baptist Church, Sardis, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050938
Title:
Sardis Baptist Church, Sardis, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1963
Description:
The church was organized in 1847. The original members of the church were the charter members and they were: Jane Strother, Sanford Strother, Andrew Lyons, Lavina Lyons, Rachael Hooper, John Strother, and Fannie Frances Strother, and David Herbert.
The church was organized in 1840. In 1912 the church moved from Tunnel Hill to Tenmile creek near Bristol.

50. Enon Baptist Church, Bristol, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050937
Title:
Enon Baptist Church, Bristol, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
The church was organized in 1840. In 1912 the church moved from Tunnel Hill to Tenmile creek near Bristol.
Bethany (Tenmile) Baptist Church was founded in 1843. The church was originally located near Trousers Leg Run on Tenmile creek, but later moved to Brown when the survey for a railroad ran through the building.

51. Bethany Baptist Church, Brown, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050936
Title:
Bethany Baptist Church, Brown, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1963
Description:
Bethany (Tenmile) Baptist Church was founded in 1843. The church was originally located near Trousers Leg Run on Tenmile creek, but later moved to Brown when the survey for a railroad ran through the building.
The church was organized in 1846.

52. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050935
Title:
Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1963/06
Description:
The church was organized in 1846.
The church was organized in 1822.

53. Hepzibah Baptist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050934
Title:
Hepzibah Baptist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1822.
The church was organized in 1848. It was for many years called First Baptist Church of Clarksburg and services were held in the courthouse until a church building was dedicated in 1853.

54. Clarksburg Baptist Church, Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050933
Title:
Clarksburg Baptist Church, Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
The church was organized in 1848. It was for many years called First Baptist Church of Clarksburg and services were held in the courthouse until a church building was dedicated in 1853.
The church was founded in 1805.

55. Coon's Run Baptist Church, Adamsville, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050932
Title:
Coon's Run Baptist Church, Adamsville, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
The church was founded in 1805.
The church was organized in 1783. The current church was built in 1928. In 1787 the trial of Rhoda Ward for witchcraft was held at the church among other trials.

56. Simpson Creek Baptist Church, Bridgeport, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050931
Title:
Simpson Creek Baptist Church, Bridgeport, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1783. The current church was built in 1928. In 1787 the trial of Rhoda Ward for witchcraft was held at the church among other trials.
The church was founded in 1818. The original building was an old log house which was later a school house. The present building was built in 1853.

57. Center Branch Baptist Church, Nutter Fort, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050930
Title:
Center Branch Baptist Church, Nutter Fort, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was founded in 1818. The original building was an old log house which was later a school house. The present building was built in 1853.
The Evangelical United Brethren church was organized in 1854.The caption written on the back of the image reads:"First row of adults, left to right: A.J. Summers, retired M.E. Minister; Rev. Donald Lockhart - the pastor in 1955; Dr. J.L. Miles E.U.B. Conference Superintendent in 1955.Just behind and to the left are two former pastors of our church, left to right: Paul Brake, Rev. E.A. Crites of Bridgeport, W. Va."

58. Mount Olive E. U. B. Church, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050925
Title:
Mount Olive E. U. B. Church, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1955/06/26
Description:
The Evangelical United Brethren church was organized in 1854.The caption written on the back of the image reads:"First row of adults, left to right: A.J. Summers, retired M.E. Minister; Rev. Donald Lockhart - the pastor in 1955; Dr. J.L. Miles E.U.B. Conference Superintendent in 1955.Just behind and to the left are two former pastors of our church, left to right: Paul Brake, Rev. E.A. Crites of Bridgeport, W. Va."
The church was organized in 1805. The first meeting house was a log cabin which was later replaced as the church grew. The current building was built in 1871 and then rebuilt after a fire in the 1880s. The church contributed to the founding of Salem College in 1888.

59. Lost Creek Seventh Day Baptist, Lost Creek, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050924
Title:
Lost Creek Seventh Day Baptist, Lost Creek, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1805. The first meeting house was a log cabin which was later replaced as the church grew. The current building was built in 1871 and then rebuilt after a fire in the 1880s. The church contributed to the founding of Salem College in 1888.
The church was organized in 1795; the present building was built in 1899 and dedicated in 1901.

60. Seventh Day Baptist Church, Salem, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050923
Title:
Seventh Day Baptist Church, Salem, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1795; the present building was built in 1899 and dedicated in 1901.
Looking over the city from the hill top.

61. View of Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
049539
Title:
View of Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1938
Description:
Looking over the city from the hill top.
Serial killer Harry Powers hid the bodies of his victims: Asta Eicher, her children and Dorothy Lemke in this ditch on his own property. He was convicted and hanged on March 18, 1932 before he could commit any further murders, of which he had seemingly planned to do after hearing back from several other women who replied to his ads in Lonely Hearts Magazine.

62. Man Underneath Structure Along Ditch at Murder Scene, Quiet Dell, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048466
Title:
Man Underneath Structure Along Ditch at Murder Scene, Quiet Dell, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1931
Description:
Serial killer Harry Powers hid the bodies of his victims: Asta Eicher, her children and Dorothy Lemke in this ditch on his own property. He was convicted and hanged on March 18, 1932 before he could commit any further murders, of which he had seemingly planned to do after hearing back from several other women who replied to his ads in Lonely Hearts Magazine.
This recently dug ditch was where serial killer Harry Powers hid the bodies of his victims: Asta Eicher, her children and Dorothy Lemke. He was convicted and hanged on March 18, 1932 before he could commit any further murders, of which he had seemingly planned to do after hearing back from several other women who replied to his ads in Lonely Hearts Magazine.

63. Several People Following Ditch That Leads Underneath Structure at Murder Scene, Quiet Dell, Harrison Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
048465
Title:
Several People Following Ditch That Leads Underneath Structure at Murder Scene, Quiet Dell, Harrison Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1931
Description:
This recently dug ditch was where serial killer Harry Powers hid the bodies of his victims: Asta Eicher, her children and Dorothy Lemke. He was convicted and hanged on March 18, 1932 before he could commit any further murders, of which he had seemingly planned to do after hearing back from several other women who replied to his ads in Lonely Hearts Magazine.
Serial killer Harry Powers used this ditch on his own property to hide the bodies of his victims: Asta Eicher, her children, and Dorothy Lemke. He was convicted and hanged on March 18, 1932 before he could commit any further murders, of which he had seemingly planned to do after hearing back from several other women who replied to his ads in Lonely Hearts Magazine.

64. Woman Looks Into Ditch at Location of Murder Scene, Quiet Dell, Harrison Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
048464
Title:
Woman Looks Into Ditch at Location of Murder Scene, Quiet Dell, Harrison Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1931
Description:
Serial killer Harry Powers used this ditch on his own property to hide the bodies of his victims: Asta Eicher, her children, and Dorothy Lemke. He was convicted and hanged on March 18, 1932 before he could commit any further murders, of which he had seemingly planned to do after hearing back from several other women who replied to his ads in Lonely Hearts Magazine.
Two men stand in water up to their thighs with their dog standing on it's back feet along fence. Meanwhile the two women stay dry on front porch steps.

65. Flooded Yard of Home in Salem, W. Va.

IDNO:
048463
Title:
Flooded Yard of Home in Salem, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1901
Description:
Two men stand in water up to their thighs with their dog standing on it's back feet along fence. Meanwhile the two women stay dry on front porch steps.
Water levels are high enough that they reached the front decks of most of the buildings lining the street. Cream of Kentucky sign can be seen in background.

66. Flooded Streets of Salem, W. Va.

IDNO:
048462
Title:
Flooded Streets of Salem, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1901
Description:
Water levels are high enough that they reached the front decks of most of the buildings lining the street. Cream of Kentucky sign can be seen in background.
The Leidecker Tool Company building is surrounded by water as some people observe the flood scene from a platform and others wade through the watery street.

67. Flooded Street in Salem, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048461
Title:
Flooded Street in Salem, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1901
Description:
The Leidecker Tool Company building is surrounded by water as some people observe the flood scene from a platform and others wade through the watery street.
Possibly Jesse M. Wood Sr. or John Thomey.

68. Member of Thomey-Wood Family, Harrison-Marion Counties, W. Va.

IDNO:
048460
Title:
Member of Thomey-Wood Family, Harrison-Marion Counties, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Possibly Jesse M. Wood Sr. or John Thomey.
Several sightseers inspect the structure and grounds where two women and three children were murdered by Harry Powers.

69. Curious Crowd Surveys Murder Scene, Quiet Dell, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048459
Title:
Curious Crowd Surveys Murder Scene, Quiet Dell, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1931/09/06
Description:
Several sightseers inspect the structure and grounds where two women and three children were murdered by Harry Powers.
A large crowd of sightseers pose at a garage where two women and three children were murdered by Harry Powers. Powers was convicted and executed for the killings.

70. Crowd at Murder Scene, Quiet Dell, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048458
Title:
Crowd at Murder Scene, Quiet Dell, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1931
Description:
A large crowd of sightseers pose at a garage where two women and three children were murdered by Harry Powers. Powers was convicted and executed for the killings.

71. John W. Davis Home in Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
046825
Title:
John W. Davis Home in Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1924

72. View from Hillside of Factory and Homes, Wyatt, W. Va.

IDNO:
045420
Title:
View from Hillside of Factory and Homes, Wyatt, W. Va.

73. Group of People Stand Next to Creek Holding Broken Chunks of Ice, Wyatt, W. Va.

IDNO:
045408
Title:
Group of People Stand Next to Creek Holding Broken Chunks of Ice, Wyatt, W. Va.

74. View of Wyatt, W. Va.

IDNO:
045407
Title:
View of Wyatt, W. Va.

75. Wonder Bar, On Top of Bridgeport Hill, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
045391
Title:
Wonder Bar, On Top of Bridgeport Hill, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Hotel, Restauarant, and Butcher Supplies and Equipment.

76. Three People Stand Outside Entrance to Stout Company Store on West Main Street, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
045353
Title:
Three People Stand Outside Entrance to Stout Company Store on West Main Street, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Description:
Hotel, Restauarant, and Butcher Supplies and Equipment.
"The makings of a mammoth traffic jam appear in this photo taken in the early 1950s in Clarksburg's West End. At left are Roger Robert's Esso service station, Kroger's supermarket, a Dairy Queen, and some apartment buildings. In the background is Pierpont Elementary School."

77. West End Traffic Jam, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
045351
Title:
West End Traffic Jam, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Description:
"The makings of a mammoth traffic jam appear in this photo taken in the early 1950s in Clarksburg's West End. At left are Roger Robert's Esso service station, Kroger's supermarket, a Dairy Queen, and some apartment buildings. In the background is Pierpont Elementary School."

78. Old Lowndes Mill on Water Street, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
045338
Title:
Old Lowndes Mill on Water Street, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Building connected to the bank is a pool hall.

79. Brick Building of Wallace Bank, Wallace, W. Va.

IDNO:
045337
Title:
Brick Building of Wallace Bank, Wallace, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Building connected to the bank is a pool hall.

80. Stonewall Jackson Hotel on Third Street, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
045283
Title:
Stonewall Jackson Hotel on Third Street, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Joseph Israel published the book, Chronicles of Border Warfare, in 1831. Photo was taken in early spring of 2013.

81. Joseph Israel's House on East Pike Street, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
045282
Title:
Joseph Israel's House on East Pike Street, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Description:
Joseph Israel published the book, Chronicles of Border Warfare, in 1831. Photo was taken in early spring of 2013.

82. New Masonic Temple, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
045273
Title:
New Masonic Temple, Clarksburg, W. Va.

83. Posing Outside of Sam Colombo Supermarket, Near PPG Industries, Stonewood, W. Va.

IDNO:
045266
Title:
Posing Outside of Sam Colombo Supermarket, Near PPG Industries, Stonewood, W. Va.
Date:
1948

84. St. Mary's High School, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
045255
Title:
St. Mary's High School, Clarksburg, W. Va.

85. Fourth Grade Class at Simpson Grade School, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
045222
Title:
Fourth Grade Class at Simpson Grade School, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1954-1955
Frank Abruzzino Shoes, Hats, Notions and General Merchandise Store as well as a Imported and Domestic Grocery Store are located in this building.

86. Abruzzino Building, Shinnston, W. Va.

IDNO:
045220
Title:
Abruzzino Building, Shinnston, W. Va.
Description:
Frank Abruzzino Shoes, Hats, Notions and General Merchandise Store as well as a Imported and Domestic Grocery Store are located in this building.

87. Barnes Motel on U.S. 19 and State Route 20, Shinnston, W. Va.

IDNO:
045217
Title:
Barnes Motel on U.S. 19 and State Route 20, Shinnston, W. Va.
Observers watch as children race down dirt road atop of Shetland Ponies.

88. Shetland Pony Race, Shinnston, W. Va.

IDNO:
045214
Title:
Shetland Pony Race, Shinnston, W. Va.
Date:
1908/07/04
Description:
Observers watch as children race down dirt road atop of Shetland Ponies.
Gatrell and Parish Junk Dealers shop on the right, next to Drs. Nicholson and Carder Veterinary Surgeons, and The Herald Express building. Drug store straight down the street and bakery on the left of Water Street.

89. View Down Water Street, Salem, W. Va.

IDNO:
045170
Title:
View Down Water Street, Salem, W. Va.
Description:
Gatrell and Parish Junk Dealers shop on the right, next to Drs. Nicholson and Carder Veterinary Surgeons, and The Herald Express building. Drug store straight down the street and bakery on the left of Water Street.
Standing from left to right: D. Giffords, A. Kelley, L. Brumahe, C. LeRoy, and their teacher Mr. Bauld. Kneeling from left to right: V. Douglas, D. Skidmore, H. Michotte, and J. Sealise.

90. Students at Roosevelt Wilson High School, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
045152
Title:
Students at Roosevelt Wilson High School, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Description:
Standing from left to right: D. Giffords, A. Kelley, L. Brumahe, C. LeRoy, and their teacher Mr. Bauld. Kneeling from left to right: V. Douglas, D. Skidmore, H. Michotte, and J. Sealise.
Railroad bridge where Jones Raiders on April 30, 1863 dumped locomotive and cars into Simpson Creek, a tributary of the West Fork River. The raid led by General William E. Jones was intended to interrupt traffic on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and deplete Union supplies.

91. Railroad Bridge Over Simpson Creek, Near Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
045112
Title:
Railroad Bridge Over Simpson Creek, Near Bridgeport, W. Va.
Description:
Railroad bridge where Jones Raiders on April 30, 1863 dumped locomotive and cars into Simpson Creek, a tributary of the West Fork River. The raid led by General William E. Jones was intended to interrupt traffic on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and deplete Union supplies.

92. View of Oral Lake Fishing Club Building, Oral Lake, W. Va.

IDNO:
045091
Title:
View of Oral Lake Fishing Club Building, Oral Lake, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925-1930

93. Old House on Big Elm Farm, Shinnston, W. Va.

IDNO:
045085
Title:
Old House on Big Elm Farm, Shinnston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1908

94. Most Likely Bridgeport, W. Va. Baseball Team Members

IDNO:
045025
Title:
Most Likely Bridgeport, W. Va. Baseball Team Members

95. View From Up Hill of Meadowbrook, W. Va.

IDNO:
045017
Title:
View From Up Hill of Meadowbrook, W. Va.

96. Entrance to Salem College, Salem, W. Va.

IDNO:
045013
Title:
Entrance to Salem College, Salem, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1941