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Female ROTC group gathered on football field.

1. ROTC Members

IDNO:
053385
Title:
ROTC Members
Date:
1937
Description:
Female ROTC group gathered on football field.
The Mountaineer mascot is portrayed by Boyd 'Slim' Arnold.

2. WVU and University of Pittsburgh Mascots

IDNO:
053384
Title:
WVU and University of Pittsburgh Mascots
Date:
1937
Description:
The Mountaineer mascot is portrayed by Boyd 'Slim' Arnold.
Four men and a young lady stand inside football stadium.

3. WVU Cheerleaders in Front of Stadium Crowd

IDNO:
053383
Title:
WVU Cheerleaders in Front of Stadium Crowd
Date:
1937
Description:
Four men and a young lady stand inside football stadium.
Esther Benford, the only woman student in West Virginia University College of Engineering at the time, with surveying scope.

4. Esther Benford, Civil Engineering Graduate

IDNO:
053382
Title:
Esther Benford, Civil Engineering Graduate
Date:
1937
Description:
Esther Benford, the only woman student in West Virginia University College of Engineering at the time, with surveying scope.
From reverse: "Camp View - Dining Room & Tents"

5. Brooke County 4-H Camp

IDNO:
052676
Title:
Brooke County 4-H Camp
Date:
1937
Description:
From reverse: "Camp View - Dining Room & Tents"
Group photo of the leaders from Brooke County 4-H Camp.

6. 4-H Leaders, Brooke County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052671
Title:
4-H Leaders, Brooke County, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
Group photo of the leaders from Brooke County 4-H Camp.

7. 4-H Family, Likely at Jackson's Mill, W. Va.

IDNO:
052228
Title:
4-H Family, Likely at Jackson's Mill, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Group portrait of 4-H members, possibly members of the Mingo Tribe.

8. 4-H Campers, Likely Jackson's Mill, W. Va.

IDNO:
052226
Title:
4-H Campers, Likely Jackson's Mill, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
Group portrait of 4-H members, possibly members of the Mingo Tribe.
A crowd awaits the U.S.S. West Virginia crew returning from a voyage. The boat on the left is the captain's "gig."

9. Navy Landing, Long Beach, Ca.

IDNO:
051971
Title:
Navy Landing, Long Beach, Ca.
Date:
1937
Description:
A crowd awaits the U.S.S. West Virginia crew returning from a voyage. The boat on the left is the captain's "gig."
Crew members hanging out of the West Virginia and in a smaller boat alongside attempt to right the overturned boat.

10. Capsized Sail Boat Off of U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051968
Title:
Capsized Sail Boat Off of U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1937
Description:
Crew members hanging out of the West Virginia and in a smaller boat alongside attempt to right the overturned boat.
Thick, black smoke billows from an unidentified battleship.

11. Battleship Laying Smoke Screen

IDNO:
051966
Title:
Battleship Laying Smoke Screen
Date:
1937
Description:
Thick, black smoke billows from an unidentified battleship.
The battleship out at sea.

12. U.S.S. West Virginia Crashing through Wave

IDNO:
051964
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Crashing through Wave
Date:
1937
Description:
The battleship out at sea.
The motor boat that carries the officers to and from shore idles beside the battleship.

13. Officers' Motor Boat Beside the U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051963
Title:
Officers' Motor Boat Beside the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1937
Description:
The motor boat that carries the officers to and from shore idles beside the battleship.
Captain William Furlong peers out at the navigation bridge during a U.S.S. West Virginia voyage.

14. Captain W. R. Furlong on the Navigation Bridge of the U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051959
Title:
Captain W. R. Furlong on the Navigation Bridge of the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1937
Description:
Captain William Furlong peers out at the navigation bridge during a U.S.S. West Virginia voyage.
The old captain of the ship, William R. Furlong (right), stands beside the new captain of the ship, William O. Spears (left).

15. Captain W. R. Furlong and Captain W. O. Spears Aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051953
Title:
Captain W. R. Furlong and Captain W. O. Spears Aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1937
Description:
The old captain of the ship, William R. Furlong (right), stands beside the new captain of the ship, William O. Spears (left).
Kalbfus is welcomed by 8 side boys, full guard, and band as well as the orderly duty and the quartermasters.

16. Vice Admiral Kalbfus Returning Aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051951
Title:
Vice Admiral Kalbfus Returning Aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1937
Description:
Kalbfus is welcomed by 8 side boys, full guard, and band as well as the orderly duty and the quartermasters.
Captain Spears and his inspecting party make a routine inspection.

17. Naval Officer Inspect Crew Aboard U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051937
Title:
Naval Officer Inspect Crew Aboard U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1937
Description:
Captain Spears and his inspecting party make a routine inspection.
Two unidentified admirals are pictured in their dress uniforms.

18. Admirals Visiting the U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051920
Title:
Admirals Visiting the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1937
Description:
Two unidentified admirals are pictured in their dress uniforms.
A female and male camper talk to each other as they hang around the wooden gate.

19. Two Campers at a Gate of an Unidentified 4-H Camp

IDNO:
051344
Title:
Two Campers at a Gate of an Unidentified 4-H Camp
Date:
1937
Description:
A female and male camper talk to each other as they hang around the wooden gate.
A group of unidentified girls paint together on a wooden table.

20. Arts and Crafts at Older Girls' 4-H Camp in Unidentified Location

IDNO:
051334
Title:
Arts and Crafts at Older Girls' 4-H Camp in Unidentified Location
Date:
1937
Description:
A group of unidentified girls paint together on a wooden table.
The church was organized in 1849. The first two buildings burned down, and the present church was erected in 1895.

21. Liming Ridge Church of Christ, Battelle District, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051047
Title:
Liming Ridge Church of Christ, Battelle District, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
The church was organized in 1849. The first two buildings burned down, and the present church was erected in 1895.
Alderson High School plays Talcott High School.

22. Football Game at Alderson, W. Va.

IDNO:
050012
Title:
Football Game at Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
Alderson High School plays Talcott High School.
Members from the Class of 1937 pose for a group portriats. Within this photo is Sam McLean, Charles Saunders, Bill Ailstock, Donald Honaker, Dave Harman, Jr., Dempsey Fox, and Ethel Edwards.

23. Hinton High School Graduating Class, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
050005
Title:
Hinton High School Graduating Class, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
Members from the Class of 1937 pose for a group portriats. Within this photo is Sam McLean, Charles Saunders, Bill Ailstock, Donald Honaker, Dave Harman, Jr., Dempsey Fox, and Ethel Edwards.
Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.

24. Maryat Lee age 14 and brother Robert E. "Buzz" Lee age 17 standing on a beach

IDNO:
049802
Title:
Maryat Lee age 14 and brother Robert E. "Buzz" Lee age 17 standing on a beach
Date:
1937
Description:
Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
The group of musicians is likely the Rhythm Rangers. These musicians, like all employees of the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast, were either employees or family members of employees of the Wheeling Steel Corporation. This radio broadcast was company advertising executive John L. Grimes idea to promote both the company's product and its employees. It began broadcasting in 1936 and ended in 1944.

25. 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast Musicians Playing at Dennison, OH Train Station, to or From National Cornusking Championship, Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048540
Title:
'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast Musicians Playing at Dennison, OH Train Station, to or From National Cornusking Championship, Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
The group of musicians is likely the Rhythm Rangers. These musicians, like all employees of the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast, were either employees or family members of employees of the Wheeling Steel Corporation. This radio broadcast was company advertising executive John L. Grimes idea to promote both the company's product and its employees. It began broadcasting in 1936 and ended in 1944.
The group of musicians is likely the Rhythm Rangers. These musicians, like all employees of the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast, were either employees or family members of employees of the Wheeling Steel Corporation. This radio broadcast was company advertising executive John L. Grimes idea to promote both the company's product and its employees. It began broadcasting in 1936 and ended in 1944.

26. 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast Musicians Playing Outside of Train, to or From National Cornusking Championship, Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048539
Title:
'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast Musicians Playing Outside of Train, to or From National Cornusking Championship, Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
The group of musicians is likely the Rhythm Rangers. These musicians, like all employees of the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast, were either employees or family members of employees of the Wheeling Steel Corporation. This radio broadcast was company advertising executive John L. Grimes idea to promote both the company's product and its employees. It began broadcasting in 1936 and ended in 1944.
These performers were likely musicians on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast. This radio broadcast was created by John L. Grimes, advertising executive at Wheeling Steel Corporation. The broadcast was ran exclusively by employees and family members of the Wheeling Steel Corporation. This excursion to Missouri was used to spread the name of the growing broadcast as well as to promote their products, including COP-R-LOY.

27. Large Crowd Gathered to Listen to Performers Underneath Copious Amount of Wheeling Steel Advertisements at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048538
Title:
Large Crowd Gathered to Listen to Performers Underneath Copious Amount of Wheeling Steel Advertisements at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
These performers were likely musicians on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast. This radio broadcast was created by John L. Grimes, advertising executive at Wheeling Steel Corporation. The broadcast was ran exclusively by employees and family members of the Wheeling Steel Corporation. This excursion to Missouri was used to spread the name of the growing broadcast as well as to promote their products, including COP-R-LOY.
The group of musicians is likely the Rhythm Rangers. These musicians, like all employees of the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast, were either employees or family members of employees of the Wheeling Steel Corporation. This radio broadcast was company advertising executive John L. Grimes idea to promote both the company's product and its employees. It began broadcasting in 1936 and ended in 1944.

28. 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast Musicians Playing at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048537
Title:
'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast Musicians Playing at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
The group of musicians is likely the Rhythm Rangers. These musicians, like all employees of the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast, were either employees or family members of employees of the Wheeling Steel Corporation. This radio broadcast was company advertising executive John L. Grimes idea to promote both the company's product and its employees. It began broadcasting in 1936 and ended in 1944.
Group of musicians are likely members of the Rhythm Rangers, performers on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast. This broadcast began in 1936 as a way to promote both Wheeling Steel Corporation's products and their employees who exclusively ran and performed on the broadcasts.

29. 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast Musicians Playing Outside of Train to or From National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048536
Title:
'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast Musicians Playing Outside of Train to or From National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
Group of musicians are likely members of the Rhythm Rangers, performers on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast. This broadcast began in 1936 as a way to promote both Wheeling Steel Corporation's products and their employees who exclusively ran and performed on the broadcasts.
Wheeling Corrugating Co. is a Wheeling Steel Corp. owned company of which produced their own radio broadcast called "It's Wheeling Steel" from 1936 to 1944. This broadcast was ran and operate exclusively by Wheeling Steel Corp. employees and family members, the first radio program to ever do such a thing. Wheeling Corrugating Co. brought their products to the National Cornhusking Competition to show to attending farmers. They also traveled with employee musicians to play for the crowd to help spread the word of the radio broadcast to a larger audience.

30. Wheeling Corrugating Co. Show Train at Dennison, OH Station, En Route to National Cornhusking Contest, Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048535
Title:
Wheeling Corrugating Co. Show Train at Dennison, OH Station, En Route to National Cornhusking Contest, Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
Wheeling Corrugating Co. is a Wheeling Steel Corp. owned company of which produced their own radio broadcast called "It's Wheeling Steel" from 1936 to 1944. This broadcast was ran and operate exclusively by Wheeling Steel Corp. employees and family members, the first radio program to ever do such a thing. Wheeling Corrugating Co. brought their products to the National Cornhusking Competition to show to attending farmers. They also traveled with employee musicians to play for the crowd to help spread the word of the radio broadcast to a larger audience.
Wheeling Steel Corporation brought their family show on the road to the National Cornhusking Championship where performers on their radio broadcast played in front of the crowd, as well as to show off their extensive line of product offerings, including eight different displays. This radio broadcast program began in 1936, 6 years after company executive John L. Grimes realized he could produce his own show at the same cost of advertising in a nationally known media. The broadcast was ran and operated entirely by Wheeling Steel Corporation employees and immediate family members, the first of its kind.

31. Wheeling Metalware Display Inside of Wheeling Corrugating Co. Tent at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048534
Title:
Wheeling Metalware Display Inside of Wheeling Corrugating Co. Tent at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
Wheeling Steel Corporation brought their family show on the road to the National Cornhusking Championship where performers on their radio broadcast played in front of the crowd, as well as to show off their extensive line of product offerings, including eight different displays. This radio broadcast program began in 1936, 6 years after company executive John L. Grimes realized he could produce his own show at the same cost of advertising in a nationally known media. The broadcast was ran and operated entirely by Wheeling Steel Corporation employees and immediate family members, the first of its kind.
Group is likely the Rhythm Rangers and it appears they are playing inside of a hotel, possibly in Marshall, Missouri during their stay for the National Cornhusking Championship, or somewhere else along the route from Wheeling, West Virginia to the competition. These musicians, like all who worked on the radio broadcast, were employees or immediate family members of the Wheeling Steel Corporation.

32. 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast Musicians

IDNO:
048532
Title:
'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast Musicians
Date:
1937
Description:
Group is likely the Rhythm Rangers and it appears they are playing inside of a hotel, possibly in Marshall, Missouri during their stay for the National Cornhusking Championship, or somewhere else along the route from Wheeling, West Virginia to the competition. These musicians, like all who worked on the radio broadcast, were employees or immediate family members of the Wheeling Steel Corporation.
Wheeling Steelmakers broadcast traveled to this competition to spread word about their weekly radio broadcast as well as to promote Wheeling Steel's COP-R-LOY farm fencing and other products, as seen on the signs in foreground of photograph.

33. Crowd Outside of Wheeling Corrugating Co. Tent at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048529
Title:
Crowd Outside of Wheeling Corrugating Co. Tent at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
Wheeling Steelmakers broadcast traveled to this competition to spread word about their weekly radio broadcast as well as to promote Wheeling Steel's COP-R-LOY farm fencing and other products, as seen on the signs in foreground of photograph.
The group of musicians is likely the Rhythm Rangers. These musicians, like all employees of the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast, were either employees or family members of employees of the Wheeling Steel Corporation. This radio broadcast was company advertising executive John L. Grimes idea to promote both the company's product and its employees. It began broadcasting in 1936 and ended in 1944.

34. 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast Musicians Playing at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048528
Title:
'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast Musicians Playing at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
The group of musicians is likely the Rhythm Rangers. These musicians, like all employees of the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast, were either employees or family members of employees of the Wheeling Steel Corporation. This radio broadcast was company advertising executive John L. Grimes idea to promote both the company's product and its employees. It began broadcasting in 1936 and ended in 1944.
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Eight large exhibits showed our products to the farmers." Wheeling Steel Corporation brought their family show on the road to the National Cornhusking Championship where performers on their radio broadcast played in front of the crowd, as well as to show off their extensive line of product offerings. This radio broadcast program began in 1936, 6 years after company executive John L. Grimes realized he could produce his own show at the same cost of advertising in a nationally known media. The broadcast was ran and operated entirely by Wheeling Steel Corporation employees and immediate family members, the first of its kind.

35. Man Observes Wheeling Hinge Joint Fence Display at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048527
Title:
Man Observes Wheeling Hinge Joint Fence Display at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Eight large exhibits showed our products to the farmers." Wheeling Steel Corporation brought their family show on the road to the National Cornhusking Championship where performers on their radio broadcast played in front of the crowd, as well as to show off their extensive line of product offerings. This radio broadcast program began in 1936, 6 years after company executive John L. Grimes realized he could produce his own show at the same cost of advertising in a nationally known media. The broadcast was ran and operated entirely by Wheeling Steel Corporation employees and immediate family members, the first of its kind.
Grover Hawley is water tender at Benwood Works Blast Furnace.

36. Grover Hawley, Horse Shoe Pitcher, Amazes Crowds With His Expertness at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048523
Title:
Grover Hawley, Horse Shoe Pitcher, Amazes Crowds With His Expertness at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
Grover Hawley is water tender at Benwood Works Blast Furnace.
Caption on back of photograph reads: "The sign was placed on our car and remained on from Pittsburgh to St. Louis."

37. Wheeling Corrugating Co. Show En Route to National Cornhusking Contest, Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048504
Title:
Wheeling Corrugating Co. Show En Route to National Cornhusking Contest, Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
Caption on back of photograph reads: "The sign was placed on our car and remained on from Pittsburgh to St. Louis."
Caption on back of photograph reads: "Some of these pictures were taken the day before the contest when exhibits were being arranged and the crowds hadn't arrived."

38. Wheeling Corrugating Co. Tent at National Cornhusking Championship in Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048503
Title:
Wheeling Corrugating Co. Tent at National Cornhusking Championship in Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
Caption on back of photograph reads: "Some of these pictures were taken the day before the contest when exhibits were being arranged and the crowds hadn't arrived."
"It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast took their show on the road to this event to help raise awareness for their program as well as to promote the company's products to farmers at the event. The radio program began one year prior in 1936 because of company advertising executive John L. Grimes who wanted to create a program to advertise both the product and the employees who created the product. The program was operated exclusively by company employees and immediate family members, the first radio broadcast of this kind.

39. Group Boarding Wheeling, W. Va. Train Traveling to or From National Cornhusking Championship in Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048502
Title:
Group Boarding Wheeling, W. Va. Train Traveling to or From National Cornhusking Championship in Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
"It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast took their show on the road to this event to help raise awareness for their program as well as to promote the company's products to farmers at the event. The radio program began one year prior in 1936 because of company advertising executive John L. Grimes who wanted to create a program to advertise both the product and the employees who created the product. The program was operated exclusively by company employees and immediate family members, the first radio broadcast of this kind.
Wheeling Steel Corporation brought performers and company products to this event to help promote their "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast to a broader audience, as well as to show off their farming equipment. This broadcast was ran and operated by company employees and family members, the first of its kind to utilize this model. It was used to promote both the company product and it's employees.

40. Child Wearing Wheeling, W. Va. Hat at National Cornhusking Championship in Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048501
Title:
Child Wearing Wheeling, W. Va. Hat at National Cornhusking Championship in Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
Wheeling Steel Corporation brought performers and company products to this event to help promote their "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast to a broader audience, as well as to show off their farming equipment. This broadcast was ran and operated by company employees and family members, the first of its kind to utilize this model. It was used to promote both the company product and it's employees.
These musicians are likely the Rhythm Rangers, performers on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio program which was created in 1936 by Wheeling Steel advertising executive John L. Grimes. The program was ran and operated exclusively by employees and immediate family members of the Wheeling Steel Corporation, the first radio broadcast to use this model. The program was used to promote both the company's product as well as it's employees.

41. Crowd at Train Station Listening to Musicians From Wheeling, W. Va. in Midst of Traveling to or From National Cornhusking Championship in Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048500
Title:
Crowd at Train Station Listening to Musicians From Wheeling, W. Va. in Midst of Traveling to or From National Cornhusking Championship in Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
These musicians are likely the Rhythm Rangers, performers on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio program which was created in 1936 by Wheeling Steel advertising executive John L. Grimes. The program was ran and operated exclusively by employees and immediate family members of the Wheeling Steel Corporation, the first radio broadcast to use this model. The program was used to promote both the company's product as well as it's employees.
These musicians are likely the Rhythm Rangers, performers on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio program which was created in 1936 by Wheeling Steel advertising executive John L. Grimes. The program was ran and operated exclusively by employees and immediate family members of the Wheeling Steel Corporation, the first radio broadcast to use this model. The program was used to promote both the company's product as well as it's employees.

42. Musicians Playing Outside of Wheeling, W. Va. Train Traveling to or From National Cornhusking Championship in Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048499
Title:
Musicians Playing Outside of Wheeling, W. Va. Train Traveling to or From National Cornhusking Championship in Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
These musicians are likely the Rhythm Rangers, performers on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio program which was created in 1936 by Wheeling Steel advertising executive John L. Grimes. The program was ran and operated exclusively by employees and immediate family members of the Wheeling Steel Corporation, the first radio broadcast to use this model. The program was used to promote both the company's product as well as it's employees.
Caption on back of photograph reads: "Music was played in every station where the train stopped long enough for the purpose." These musicians are likely the Rhythm Rangers, performers on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio program which was created in 1936 by Wheeling Steel advertising executive John L. Grimes. The program was ran and operated exclusively by employees and immediate family members of the Wheeling Steel Corporation, the first radio broadcast to use this model. The program was used to promote both the company's product as well as it's employees.

43. Musicians Playing Outside of Wheeling, W. Va. Train Traveling to or From National Cornhusking Championship in Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048498
Title:
Musicians Playing Outside of Wheeling, W. Va. Train Traveling to or From National Cornhusking Championship in Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
Caption on back of photograph reads: "Music was played in every station where the train stopped long enough for the purpose." These musicians are likely the Rhythm Rangers, performers on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio program which was created in 1936 by Wheeling Steel advertising executive John L. Grimes. The program was ran and operated exclusively by employees and immediate family members of the Wheeling Steel Corporation, the first radio broadcast to use this model. The program was used to promote both the company's product as well as it's employees.
The Rhythm Rangers were radio stars on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast, which was created in 1936 by Wheeling Steel Corporation advertising executive John L. Grimes. The radio broadcast was ran and operated by company employees and family members, the first of it's kind to utilize this model. This free, live performance, at the National Cornhusking Championship in Marshall, Missouri was a way to advertise the broadcast to a broader audience as well as to promote their products to farmers in the area.

44. Crowd Outside of Wheeling Corrugating Co. Tent Listening to Rhythm Rangers Performance at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048497
Title:
Crowd Outside of Wheeling Corrugating Co. Tent Listening to Rhythm Rangers Performance at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
The Rhythm Rangers were radio stars on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast, which was created in 1936 by Wheeling Steel Corporation advertising executive John L. Grimes. The radio broadcast was ran and operated by company employees and family members, the first of it's kind to utilize this model. This free, live performance, at the National Cornhusking Championship in Marshall, Missouri was a way to advertise the broadcast to a broader audience as well as to promote their products to farmers in the area.
The Rhythm Rangers were radio stars on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast, which was created in 1936 by Wheeling Steel Corporation advertising executive John L. Grimes. The radio broadcast was ran and operated by company employees and family members, the first of it's kind to utilize this model. This free, live performance, at the National Cornhusking Championship in Marshall, Missouri was a way to advertise the broadcast to a broader audience as well as to promote their products to farmers in the area.

45. Crowd Outside of Wheeling Corrugating Co. Tent Listening to Rhythm Rangers Performance at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048496
Title:
Crowd Outside of Wheeling Corrugating Co. Tent Listening to Rhythm Rangers Performance at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
The Rhythm Rangers were radio stars on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast, which was created in 1936 by Wheeling Steel Corporation advertising executive John L. Grimes. The radio broadcast was ran and operated by company employees and family members, the first of it's kind to utilize this model. This free, live performance, at the National Cornhusking Championship in Marshall, Missouri was a way to advertise the broadcast to a broader audience as well as to promote their products to farmers in the area.
The Rhythm Rangers were radio stars on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast, which was created in 1936 by Wheeling Steel Corporation advertising executive John L. Grimes. The radio broadcast was ran and operated by company employees and family members, the first of it's kind to utilize this model. This free, live performance, at the National Cornhusking Championship in Marshall, Missouri was a way to advertise the broadcast to a broader audience as well as to promote their products to farmers in the area.

46. Group of Men Holding Wheeling Flags Standing Outside of Wheeling Corrugating Co. Tent at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048495
Title:
Group of Men Holding Wheeling Flags Standing Outside of Wheeling Corrugating Co. Tent at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
The Rhythm Rangers were radio stars on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast, which was created in 1936 by Wheeling Steel Corporation advertising executive John L. Grimes. The radio broadcast was ran and operated by company employees and family members, the first of it's kind to utilize this model. This free, live performance, at the National Cornhusking Championship in Marshall, Missouri was a way to advertise the broadcast to a broader audience as well as to promote their products to farmers in the area.
The Rhythm Rangers were radio stars on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast, which was created in 1936 by Wheeling Steel Corporation advertising executive John L. Grimes. The radio broadcast was ran and operated by company employees and family members, the first of it's kind to utilize this model. This free, live performance, at the National Cornhusking Championship in Marshall, Missouri was a way to advertise the broadcast to a broader audience as well as to promote their products to farmers in the area.

47. Crowd Outside of Wheeling Corrugating Co. Tent Listening to Rhythm Rangers Performance at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO

IDNO:
048494
Title:
Crowd Outside of Wheeling Corrugating Co. Tent Listening to Rhythm Rangers Performance at National Cornhusking Championship, Marshall, MO
Date:
1937
Description:
The Rhythm Rangers were radio stars on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast, which was created in 1936 by Wheeling Steel Corporation advertising executive John L. Grimes. The radio broadcast was ran and operated by company employees and family members, the first of it's kind to utilize this model. This free, live performance, at the National Cornhusking Championship in Marshall, Missouri was a way to advertise the broadcast to a broader audience as well as to promote their products to farmers in the area.
Billy Joe Lilly pictured running with the ball. The Bobcats, a semi-pro football team, won this game with the final score at Hinton-9, Charleston-6.

48. Hinton Bobcats in First State Championship Game, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047640
Title:
Hinton Bobcats in First State Championship Game, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
Billy Joe Lilly pictured running with the ball. The Bobcats, a semi-pro football team, won this game with the final score at Hinton-9, Charleston-6.

49. Greenbrier High School Senior Class

IDNO:
046993
Title:
Greenbrier High School Senior Class
Date:
1937
Print number 387. From left to right: Smith, Bierman, and Glenn.

50. Summer Coaching Staff at West Virginia University

IDNO:
045631
Title:
Summer Coaching Staff at West Virginia University
Date:
1937
Description:
Print number 387. From left to right: Smith, Bierman, and Glenn.
Print number 395. Photo taken in front of Wise Library.

51. Summer Coaching School at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
045626
Title:
Summer Coaching School at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
Print number 395. Photo taken in front of Wise Library.

52. Two Children Play in Snow, Scott's Run, Pursglove, W. Va.

IDNO:
045111
Title:
Two Children Play in Snow, Scott's Run, Pursglove, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Several homes located on the South Branch of the Potomac River

53. Franklin, Pendleton County, W. Va.

IDNO:
041612
Title:
Franklin, Pendleton County, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
Several homes located on the South Branch of the Potomac River

54. Street Scene in Franklin, W. Va.

IDNO:
041610
Title:
Street Scene in Franklin, W. Va.
Date:
1937
House was built in ca. 1845. Since the photograph was taken the house has been demolished.

55. Ranson House, Ranson, Jefferson Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
041114
Title:
Ranson House, Ranson, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
House was built in ca. 1845. Since the photograph was taken the house has been demolished.
Also called Tudor Hall. Built ca. 1820, the view is from the north-east.

56. Grantham House, Middleway, Jefferson Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
041102
Title:
Grantham House, Middleway, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
Also called Tudor Hall. Built ca. 1820, the view is from the north-east.
Approximately 46,000 Union prisoners were held here including hundreds of West Virginians. All suffered and thousands died from disease, exposure, starvation and dehydration. During an August 1864 heavy thunderstorm, a spring appeared on the surface near the line of stockade, relieving the agonizing thirst of prisoners. The spring was named "Providence Spring".

57. Providence Spring, Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Ga.

IDNO:
040158
Title:
Providence Spring, Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Ga.
Date:
1937
Description:
Approximately 46,000 Union prisoners were held here including hundreds of West Virginians. All suffered and thousands died from disease, exposure, starvation and dehydration. During an August 1864 heavy thunderstorm, a spring appeared on the surface near the line of stockade, relieving the agonizing thirst of prisoners. The spring was named "Providence Spring".

58. World War I Monument in Triadephia, Ohio County, W. Va.

IDNO:
039703
Title:
World War I Monument in Triadephia, Ohio County, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Built in ca. 1800.

59. Green Hotel, Triadelphia, Ohio County, W. Va.

IDNO:
039702
Title:
Green Hotel, Triadelphia, Ohio County, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
Built in ca. 1800.
This is a reconstruction of the original fort. All persons in the picture are unidentified.

60. Davidson-Bailey Fort Mercer County, West Virginia

IDNO:
039325
Title:
Davidson-Bailey Fort Mercer County, West Virginia
Date:
1937
Description:
This is a reconstruction of the original fort. All persons in the picture are unidentified.
Front Row, Left to Right: Ray Myers, Just Plain John, Cowboy Loye; Back Row, Left to Right: Sheep Herder, Curley Mitchell, Radio Dot, Betty, Jake Taylor, Custer Allen.

61. Blue Bonnet Troupe, WWVA Radio Performers

IDNO:
037290
Title:
Blue Bonnet Troupe, WWVA Radio Performers
Date:
1937
Description:
Front Row, Left to Right: Ray Myers, Just Plain John, Cowboy Loye; Back Row, Left to Right: Sheep Herder, Curley Mitchell, Radio Dot, Betty, Jake Taylor, Custer Allen.

62. Arthur Scott Shoffstall

IDNO:
030061
Title:
Arthur Scott Shoffstall
Date:
1937

63. Portrait of Senator Josiah W. Bailey of North Carolina Signed for Rush D. Holt

IDNO:
029174
Title:
Portrait of Senator Josiah W. Bailey of North Carolina Signed for Rush D. Holt
Date:
1937

64. Bird's Eye View of Salem, W. Va.

IDNO:
027921
Title:
Bird's Eye View of Salem, W. Va.
Date:
1937
'Pearl S. Buck--Author, who recently purchased a farm in Bucks Co., Pa. for her residence.'

65. Pearl S. Buck

IDNO:
027212
Title:
Pearl S. Buck
Date:
1937
Description:
'Pearl S. Buck--Author, who recently purchased a farm in Bucks Co., Pa. for her residence.'

66. West Penn Electric Display at Jubilee

IDNO:
026588
Title:
West Penn Electric Display at Jubilee
Date:
1937

67. Locomotive and Coal Train on the Chesapeake and Ohio Line

IDNO:
025940
Title:
Locomotive and Coal Train on the Chesapeake and Ohio Line
Date:
1937

68. ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023278
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1937

69. ROTC Band in front of the Armory, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023241
Title:
ROTC Band in front of the Armory, West Virginia University
Date:
1937

70. ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023236
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1937

71. ROTC Ceremony in front of the Armory, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023235
Title:
ROTC Ceremony in front of the Armory, West Virginia University
Date:
1937

72. ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023234
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1937

73. ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023233
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1937

74. ROTC Unit Marching on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023232
Title:
ROTC Unit Marching on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1937
Cadet Captain Nels at center holding sword and passing object to a civilian man.

75. ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023195
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1937
Description:
Cadet Captain Nels at center holding sword and passing object to a civilian man.

76. ROTC Sponsors, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023182
Title:
ROTC Sponsors, West Virginia University
Date:
1937

77. ROTC Sponsors in Front of Armory, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023177
Title:
ROTC Sponsors in Front of Armory, West Virginia University
Date:
1937
The R.O.T.C. band in Drill Field, march and perform.

78. ROTC Band on Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023150
Title:
ROTC Band on Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1937
Description:
The R.O.T.C. band in Drill Field, march and perform.
Cadets march with a gun on a shoulder on the Drill Field, one of the leading cadets salutes while the other swings out what appears to be a baton.

79. ROTC Exercise on Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023149
Title:
ROTC Exercise on Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1937
Description:
Cadets march with a gun on a shoulder on the Drill Field, one of the leading cadets salutes while the other swings out what appears to be a baton.
Cadets with a gun on shoulder march on the Drill Field. There are three saluting cadets leading the rest.

80. ROTC Exercise in front of Armory, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023147
Title:
ROTC Exercise in front of Armory, West Virginia University
Date:
1937
Description:
Cadets with a gun on shoulder march on the Drill Field. There are three saluting cadets leading the rest.
Journalism students at work.

81. Former Daily Athenaeum Editors Return to Edit Special Issue, West Virginia University

IDNO:
022424
Title:
Former Daily Athenaeum Editors Return to Edit Special Issue, West Virginia University
Date:
1937
Description:
Journalism students at work.
Grafton High School Basketball Team. Player #7 is Scotty Hamilton, West Virginia University's first All-American Selection (Helms Foundation). In 1938 this team was runner up in the West Virginia State Championship.

82. Grafton High School Basketball Team, Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
020637
Title:
Grafton High School Basketball Team, Grafton, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
Grafton High School Basketball Team. Player #7 is Scotty Hamilton, West Virginia University's first All-American Selection (Helms Foundation). In 1938 this team was runner up in the West Virginia State Championship.

83. WVU Football Team

IDNO:
018127
Title:
WVU Football Team
Date:
1937

84. Flood Waters at Camden-Clark Hospital, Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
015289
Title:
Flood Waters at Camden-Clark Hospital, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1937

85. Aerial View of Flooded Streets of Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
015287
Title:
Aerial View of Flooded Streets of Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1937

86. Woods on Blennerhassett Island, Wood County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015065
Title:
Woods on Blennerhassett Island, Wood County, W. Va.
Date:
1937

87. View of River from Well on Blennerhassett Island, Wood County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015063
Title:
View of River from Well on Blennerhassett Island, Wood County, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Brick building on Blennerhassett Island.

88. Blennerhassett Island, Wood County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015062
Title:
Blennerhassett Island, Wood County, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
Brick building on Blennerhassett Island.

89. Tree on Blennerhassett Island

IDNO:
015057
Title:
Tree on Blennerhassett Island
Date:
1937
View of building with large tree and small fenced in area on Blennerhassett Island.

90. Blennerhassett Island, Wood County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015055
Title:
Blennerhassett Island, Wood County, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
View of building with large tree and small fenced in area on Blennerhassett Island.
A scene of two oxen with a drag on Route 50 in Harrison County.

91. Oxen, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
012778
Title:
Oxen, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
A scene of two oxen with a drag on Route 50 in Harrison County.
The WPA Recreation Department's parade float.

92. Works Progress Administration Parade Float, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
011976
Title:
Works Progress Administration Parade Float, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
The WPA Recreation Department's parade float.
Truck covered with road signs and a posterboard listing the killed and injured from traffic accidents.

93. State Road Commission Parade Float, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
011974
Title:
State Road Commission Parade Float, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
Truck covered with road signs and a posterboard listing the killed and injured from traffic accidents.
A group of children in front of the Warner Theatre on High Street. Marquee reads, 'October is 'Picture Harvest Month' and 'Booth Talkington's 'Penrod and Sam.'

94. Warner Theater, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
011922
Title:
Warner Theater, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
A group of children in front of the Warner Theatre on High Street. Marquee reads, 'October is 'Picture Harvest Month' and 'Booth Talkington's 'Penrod and Sam.'
Water and debris in the street.

95. Flood Scene on Third Street, Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007711
Title:
Flood Scene on Third Street, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
Water and debris in the street.
People in canoes float down the street.

96. Flood Scene on Julianna Street, Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007709
Title:
Flood Scene on Julianna Street, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
People in canoes float down the street.