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A man on a horse sits on top of a hill, where below there are stonemasons cutting into the rock.

1. 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.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

2. Postcard Showing Transformation of Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050658
Title:
Postcard Showing Transformation of Davis, W. Va.
Date:
1885-1911
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
Location of telegraph office is unknown.

3. Telegraph Operator in front of Western Union Office

IDNO:
030924
Title:
Telegraph Operator in front of Western Union Office
Date:
1890-1915
Description:
Location of telegraph office is unknown.
The photograph was taken 100 yards above the foot bridge.

4. View of Bridges and Potomac River at Shepherdstown, W. Va.

IDNO:
037898
Title:
View of Bridges and Potomac River at Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Date:
1892/07/13
Description:
The photograph was taken 100 yards above the foot bridge.
Published in 'Picturesque America.'

5. Etching of Natural Towers, Augusta County, Va.

IDNO:
025572
Title:
Etching of Natural Towers, Augusta County, Va.
Date:
1894
Description:
Published in 'Picturesque America.'
Published in 'Picturesque America.'

6. Etching of Natural Towers, Augusta County, Va.

IDNO:
025573
Title:
Etching of Natural Towers, Augusta County, Va.
Date:
1894
Description:
Published in 'Picturesque America.'
Image shows Experiment Station and Science Hall

7. Experiment Station Building from North of Commencement Hall, WVU, Morgantown, W.Va.

IDNO:
049741
Title:
Experiment Station Building from North of Commencement Hall, WVU, Morgantown, W.Va.
Date:
1894
Description:
Image shows Experiment Station and Science Hall
'Across river from new pumping station looking up stream.'

8. Monongahela River Near Pumping Station, W. Va.

IDNO:
050293
Title:
Monongahela River Near Pumping Station, W. Va.
Date:
1896/06/29
Description:
'Across river from new pumping station looking up stream.'
A group of unidentified individuals are pictured on a porch with a scenic view.

9. Group on Porch Overlooking what is Possibly Cheat River, W. Va.

IDNO:
050281
Title:
Group on Porch Overlooking what is Possibly Cheat River, W. Va.
Date:
1897/06/23
Description:
A group of unidentified individuals are pictured on a porch with a scenic view.
"The Charleston skyline as it appeared at the time the Kanawha Banking [and] Trust Company began business-in 1901. Note the old capitol in the center background and the ferry landing before the C [and] O bridge was built"; In the bottom picture, "modern Charleston as it appears today. Front street has become Kanawha Boulevard and towering skyscrapers fill the landscape. The Kanawha Banking [and] Trust Company building appears at the left beyond the Union building."

10. Charleston Skyline in 1901 (Top) and 1951 (Bottom,) Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005474
Title:
Charleston Skyline in 1901 (Top) and 1951 (Bottom,) Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1901, 1951
Description:
"The Charleston skyline as it appeared at the time the Kanawha Banking [and] Trust Company began business-in 1901. Note the old capitol in the center background and the ferry landing before the C [and] O bridge was built"; In the bottom picture, "modern Charleston as it appears today. Front street has become Kanawha Boulevard and towering skyscrapers fill the landscape. The Kanawha Banking [and] Trust Company building appears at the left beyond the Union building."
View looking at the city of Hinton.

11. Looking Across the River at Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049930
Title:
Looking Across the River at Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1902
Description:
View looking at the city of Hinton.
Family camp site, possibly in Monongalia County, W. Va. including a wagon and horsebacking riding.

12. Camping Scene of Rev. T. A. Haldeman

IDNO:
038406
Title:
Camping Scene of Rev. T. A. Haldeman
Date:
1902/05/02
Description:
Family camp site, possibly in Monongalia County, W. Va. including a wagon and horsebacking riding.
A stage coach stopped at a ford in the river for the horses to drink and the passengers pose for a photograph.

13. Merry Coaching Party at Ford on Greenbrier River, W. Va.

IDNO:
039087
Title:
Merry Coaching Party at Ford on Greenbrier River, W. Va.
Date:
1903/07/09
Description:
A stage coach stopped at a ford in the river for the horses to drink and the passengers pose for a photograph.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Caption on back of photo reads: "Glade on Glade Run, 1906, McDonald Glade".

14. Glade on Glad Run, McDonald Glade, Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050643
Title:
Glade on Glad Run, McDonald Glade, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1906
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Caption on back of photo reads: "Glade on Glade Run, 1906, McDonald Glade".
Sitting in the tall grass, Ada Enid Haldeman, Arthur C. Thomas and Olivia L. Haldeman.

15. 'Just a Gleam of Heaven in Her Eye', Taylor County, W. Va.

IDNO:
039840
Title:
'Just a Gleam of Heaven in Her Eye', Taylor County, W. Va.
Date:
1906/08/06
Description:
Sitting in the tall grass, Ada Enid Haldeman, Arthur C. Thomas and Olivia L. Haldeman.
Post card print showing bridge crossing the New River.

16. View From Lover's Leap at Hawks Nest, W. Va.

IDNO:
038272
Title:
View From Lover's Leap at Hawks Nest, W. Va.
Date:
1907
Description:
Post card print showing bridge crossing the New River.
View overlooking New River and the bridge that leads into the old city.

17. Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048697
Title:
Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1907
Description:
View overlooking New River and the bridge that leads into the old city.
Limestone road in Shenandoah Valley, Berkeley County, W. Va.

18. Limestone Road in Berkeley County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050316
Title:
Limestone Road in Berkeley County, W. Va.
Date:
1909
Description:
Limestone road in Shenandoah Valley, Berkeley County, W. Va.
A man sits on a chair in the lawn. In the background is a small pavilion. The stereograph is part of photographer William Dunnington's "Webster Springs Series."

19. Webster Springs Series, Webster Springs. W. Va.

IDNO:
052453
Title:
Webster Springs Series, Webster Springs. W. Va.
Date:
1909
Description:
A man sits on a chair in the lawn. In the background is a small pavilion. The stereograph is part of photographer William Dunnington's "Webster Springs Series."
View of the town's main street which is situated next to railroad tracks. The train station is visible at the far left, while businesses line the street.

20. Montgomery, W. Va.

IDNO:
052166
Title:
Montgomery, W. Va.
Date:
1910
Description:
View of the town's main street which is situated next to railroad tracks. The train station is visible at the far left, while businesses line the street.
Photo from a postcard. A woman sits on a bench admiring the view on the right.

21. The Lawn at Pence Springs, W. Va.

IDNO:
049024
Title:
The Lawn at Pence Springs, W. Va.
Date:
1910/08
Description:
Photo from a postcard. A woman sits on a bench admiring the view on the right.
"Looks as if we would have nice weather this afternoon. Not feeling so well today."

22. View of White Rocks, Near Uniontown, Pa.

IDNO:
053196
Title:
View of White Rocks, Near Uniontown, Pa.
Date:
1910/12/02
Description:
"Looks as if we would have nice weather this afternoon. Not feeling so well today."

23. Meadow Near Camp on Middle Fork River

IDNO:
029498
Title:
Meadow Near Camp on Middle Fork River
Date:
1912
Colored postcard photograph of the "Trough", a six mile stretch of the South Branch of the Potomac River. See back of the original image for correspondence.

24. In the Trough, Moorefield, W. Va.

IDNO:
039656
Title:
In the Trough, Moorefield, W. Va.
Date:
1912
Description:
Colored postcard photograph of the "Trough", a six mile stretch of the South Branch of the Potomac River. See back of the original image for correspondence.
Colored illustrated postcard. See back of the original image for correspondence.

25. View of Round Hill, Va.

IDNO:
039654
Title:
View of Round Hill, Va.
Date:
1912/11/20
Description:
Colored illustrated postcard. See back of the original image for correspondence.
Colored postcard photograph. See back of the original image for correspondence.

26. Shenandoah River Castleman's Ferry, Near Round Hill, Va.

IDNO:
039655
Title:
Shenandoah River Castleman's Ferry, Near Round Hill, Va.
Date:
1912/11/20
Description:
Colored postcard photograph. See back of the original image for correspondence.
A blimp in the air with two males in a basket flies over a city view: a composite photo.

27. Posing in a Photographer's Blimp Ride Set Up

IDNO:
028599
Title:
Posing in a Photographer's Blimp Ride Set Up
Date:
1912/11/22
Description:
A blimp in the air with two males in a basket flies over a city view: a composite photo.

28. Flood Scene with Stewart Farm, Sistersville, W. Va.

IDNO:
028911
Title:
Flood Scene with Stewart Farm, Sistersville, W. Va.
Date:
1913
On the front: " Boone Creek is named after Daniel Boone, who passed through this country in 1781. The tree still stands and is in a healthy condition. It is located about two miles from Fleming, near the lower end of the property."

29. Tree at Boone Creek

IDNO:
036203
Title:
Tree at Boone Creek
Date:
1914
Description:
On the front: " Boone Creek is named after Daniel Boone, who passed through this country in 1781. The tree still stands and is in a healthy condition. It is located about two miles from Fleming, near the lower end of the property."
Donning party hats, a group poses outside. The inscription on the back of the photograph reads, "Blanche Cole, Fred Ramm, Evans, Myself, July 4, 1919, Just before we were married."

30. Fourth of July Celebration in North Central W. Va.

IDNO:
041622
Title:
Fourth of July Celebration in North Central W. Va.
Date:
1919/07/04
Description:
Donning party hats, a group poses outside. The inscription on the back of the photograph reads, "Blanche Cole, Fred Ramm, Evans, Myself, July 4, 1919, Just before we were married."

31. St. Mary's Phife and Drum March in John W. Davis Parade

IDNO:
041254
Title:
St. Mary's Phife and Drum March in John W. Davis Parade
Date:
1924
Photograph taken at approximately 4500 feet above sea level.

32. West Virginia Mountains Between Valley Head and Webster Springs, W. Va.

IDNO:
040183
Title:
West Virginia Mountains Between Valley Head and Webster Springs, W. Va.
Date:
1933
Description:
Photograph taken at approximately 4500 feet above sea level.
Drawn, colored depiction of the city set beside New River.Postcard postmarked January 22, 1933 was published by Dolin Bros. of Hinton, W. Va. See original for correspondence.

33. Bird's Eye View of Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048698
Title:
Bird's Eye View of Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1933/01/22
Description:
Drawn, colored depiction of the city set beside New River.Postcard postmarked January 22, 1933 was published by Dolin Bros. of Hinton, W. Va. See original for correspondence.

34. Good Will Squad of the Charleston Gun Club on Range, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047616
Title:
Good Will Squad of the Charleston Gun Club on Range, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1934/04/07
Children each hold a market lamb in preparation for the celebration.

35. Market Lambs for Jubilee

IDNO:
051330
Title:
Market Lambs for Jubilee
Date:
1938
Description:
Children each hold a market lamb in preparation for the celebration.
Looking over the city from the hill top.

36. View of Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
049539
Title:
View of Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1938
Description:
Looking over the city from the hill top.

37. Unidentified Football Field in Kanawha Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
047561
Title:
Unidentified Football Field in Kanawha Co., W. Va.
Date:
1940/10/04
A view from the hilltop overlooks the grounds of the historic site.

38. View of Jackson's Mill and Camp Grounds, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051327
Title:
View of Jackson's Mill and Camp Grounds, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1945
Description:
A view from the hilltop overlooks the grounds of the historic site.
Jose Iturbi was a popular pianist and conductor, who's first worldwide concert tour began in 1912 at the age of 18. He first appeared in America in 1929 and toured the world into his eighties before he passed away on June 28, 1980. He also appeared in several Hollywood films in the 1940's.

39. Crowd in Attendance to See Jose Iturbi Perform, Likely at Theater in Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047035
Title:
Crowd in Attendance to See Jose Iturbi Perform, Likely at Theater in Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1946-02-27
Description:
Jose Iturbi was a popular pianist and conductor, who's first worldwide concert tour began in 1912 at the age of 18. He first appeared in America in 1929 and toured the world into his eighties before he passed away on June 28, 1980. He also appeared in several Hollywood films in the 1940's.

40. Warming Up for Basketball Game Between Fayetteville High School and Stonewall Jackson High School, Sponsored by Johnny Stuart Inc.

IDNO:
047031
Title:
Warming Up for Basketball Game Between Fayetteville High School and Stonewall Jackson High School, Sponsored by Johnny Stuart Inc.
Date:
1947-02-12
Aerial view of the historic town.

41. National Historic District, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049088
Title:
National Historic District, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1948/06
Description:
Aerial view of the historic town.
"Right fork of Leatherwood Creek, about 3/4 mile above the Forks" in Webster County, West Virginia.

42. View of Right Fork Leatherwood Creek, W. Va.

IDNO:
050466
Title:
View of Right Fork Leatherwood Creek, W. Va.
Date:
1950/08
Description:
"Right fork of Leatherwood Creek, about 3/4 mile above the Forks" in Webster County, West Virginia.
View of the mill from across the stream.

43. Scene at Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051392
Title:
Scene at Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1951
Description:
View of the mill from across the stream.
View of the west end of the city.

44. West End of Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049092
Title:
West End of Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1952
Description:
View of the west end of the city.
A boat dock sit in the middle of the body of water, bordering the creek and reservoir.

45. Dock at Mouth of Pipestem Creek at Bluestone Reservoir, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048510
Title:
Dock at Mouth of Pipestem Creek at Bluestone Reservoir, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
A boat dock sit in the middle of the body of water, bordering the creek and reservoir.
View overlooking a field where girls of Rhododendron Girls State try to form letters.

46. Aerial View of Rhododendron Girls State Formation

IDNO:
051406
Title:
Aerial View of Rhododendron Girls State Formation
Date:
1956
Description:
View overlooking a field where girls of Rhododendron Girls State try to form letters.
Bluestone Reservoir and Bluestone Bridge pictured in the background. The farm house is pictured on the right.

47. Melvin Turner Farmstead on Zion Mountain, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049591
Title:
Melvin Turner Farmstead on Zion Mountain, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1958
Description:
Bluestone Reservoir and Bluestone Bridge pictured in the background. The farm house is pictured on the right.

48. Interior of Steptal and Johnson Convenient Store

IDNO:
047004
Title:
Interior of Steptal and Johnson Convenient Store
Date:
1962-05-11