View of Clark Hall from University Avenue, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Clark Hall was the Chemistry Building located on the corner of University Ave. and Prospect St. To the right of the building and out of view is now the location of the Downtown Campus Library.
The Monongahela Building hosts various businesses within its walls, as seen from the windows in which those businesses display their names. The businesses vary from physician's practices, financing, real estate, and attorney practices. The building is located to the left of the courthouse.
Musical Group at WCTU Building on Fayette Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The man standing in the middle of the stage directs the musical group which consists of brass, string, woodwind, and percussion musicians inside the Women's Christian Temperance Union Community Building.
Camp Wilson and Grapeville Outing Club, Grapeville, Pa.
Date:
undated
Description:
Tents are pitched across a field. A large American flag waves above banners that read, "Camp Wilson on the Cheat River" and "Grapeville Outing Club, Grapeville, Pa."
Eight men are pictured on either side of the lawn. The photograph looks down a pathway lined by flowers and directly at a gazebo. The garden is likely part of the property at Linden Hall in Pennsylvania.
Crowds watch from either side of High Street as parade floats and a fire truck make their way down the street. In the background, various businesses are pictured, including Rogers Pharmacy, McVickers Pharmacy, Oppenheimer's Kuppenheimer, and The Sports Emporium.
A group holding American flags gather together for a group photo in a field. Three men at the center of the image look to be priests or other members of the clergy.
Parade Participants likely in Jerome Park, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1916
Description:
Five African-Americans with drums and a large American flag pose for a group photo. The posters in the background are for Richards the Wizard, who was an active magician touring from 1910-1930.
View Down Wet and Snowy High St., Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1905
Description:
Semans Millinery and pool hall on the right side of street. Optical shop, Kanawha Valley Bank, and drug store on the left, as well as sign that reads "Open Mail Pouch".
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.
Christmas at O. Z. Gibson Residence, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A decorated Christmas tree stands in the corner of the house with presents sorted beneath it. The home likely belongs to Orvis Zacheus "Oz" Gibson, a brother of the photographer, Scott Gibson.