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Farm owned by John Gemma.

1. Motorized Feed Grinder on Harrison County, W. Va. Farm

IDNO:
053332
Title:
Motorized Feed Grinder on Harrison County, W. Va. Farm
Date:
ca. 1950s
Description:
Farm owned by John Gemma.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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 group of school children stand outside of the one-room school house. A woman, presumably the teacher, sits at a desk in the middle of the group. The school was located on an old farm property belonging to the Post family.

6. School Union No. 7 Class on Old Post Farm, Good Hope, W. Va.

IDNO:
052301
Title:
School Union No. 7 Class on Old Post Farm, Good Hope, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1917
Description:
A group of school children stand outside of the one-room school house. A woman, presumably the teacher, sits at a desk in the middle of the group. The school was located on an old farm property belonging to the Post family.
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.
Two unidentified men lean against a tree branch with their lunch pails in between them.

8. Two Men Taking Lunch Break likely in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052299
Title:
Two Men Taking Lunch Break likely in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Two unidentified men lean against a tree branch with their lunch pails in between them.
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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.
View of the snow-covered street which is filled with horse-drawn carriages. A group of men stand beneath an awning on the right.

17. Winter Scene likely in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052289
Title:
Winter Scene likely in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
View of the snow-covered street which is filled with horse-drawn carriages. A group of men stand beneath an awning on the right.
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.

18. 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.
The teacher holding the football in the middle of the photograph is Dock Post. The school was located on the Post family farm. On the right, behind the teacher, is Gay Woodson.

19. One Room School Union No. 7 on Old Post Farm, Good Hope, W. Va.

IDNO:
052281
Title:
One Room School Union No. 7 on Old Post Farm, Good Hope, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1917
Description:
The teacher holding the football in the middle of the photograph is Dock Post. The school was located on the Post family farm. On the right, behind the teacher, is Gay Woodson.
A group of boys play football while their classmates watch from behind. The school was a one room school located on the Post family farm in Harrison County, W. Va.

20. School Children of School Union No. 7 Playing Football at Old Post Farm, Good Hope, W. Va.

IDNO:
052280
Title:
School Children of School Union No. 7 Playing Football at Old Post Farm, Good Hope, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A group of boys play football while their classmates watch from behind. The school was a one room school located on the Post family farm in Harrison County, W. Va.
View of a cave from the outside which holds Native American cave writings.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 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.
The royal court is pictured on a lawn stage. Subjects unidentified.

34. 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.

35. 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.

36. 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.

37. 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.

38. 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.

39. 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.

40. 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.

41. 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.

42. 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.

43. 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.
The church was organized in 1855 in the Ten Mile District. The original church had to relocated to clear the way for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

44. Point Pleasant Methodist Church, Maken, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050947
Title:
Point Pleasant Methodist Church, Maken, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1953/05/31
Description:
The church was organized in 1855 in the Ten Mile District. The original church had to relocated to clear the way for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Smith Chapel in the Simpson Creek Community was organized in 1859.

45. 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.

46. 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.

47. 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.

48. 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.