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IDNO:
013633
Title:
Tri-CIty Traction Car 116 of Cincinatti Car Company, Mercer County, W. Va.
Date:
1940
IDNO:
016761
Title:
Participants in the Morgantown High School WPA Furniture Refinishing Project, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1940
IDNO:
007013
Title:
City Hall, Huntington, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
View of City Hall in Huntington, West Virginia.
IDNO:
016796
Title:
Participants in the Morgantown High School WPA Furniture Refinishing Project, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1940
IDNO:
016795
Title:
Products of the Morgantown High School WPA Furniture Refinishing Project, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1940
IDNO:
007025
Title:
Owens-Illinois Glass Company, Huntington, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
An aerial view of the Owens-Illinois Glass Company in Huntington, West Virginia; 'Aerial Photograph no. 1520 by Aero-Graphic Corporation, Bowman Field, Louisville, Kentucky. Please show credit line Aero-Graphic Corp. Photo wherever this picture is published or reproduced.'
IDNO:
007038
Title:
Caldwell Building, Huntington, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
People and automobiles outside Lawrence Drug Store in the Caldwell Building in Huntington, West Virginia.
IDNO:
014248
Title:
Franklin Firehouse and Fire Truck, Pendleton County, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
A fire truck is in front of the new Firehouse which was built by Works Progress Administration in Pendleton County, West Virginia.
IDNO:
016797
Title:
Products of the Morgantown High School WPA Furniture Refinishing Project, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1940
IDNO:
007811
Title:
Trolley No. 332, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
'Monongahela - West Penn Public Service Parkersburg. Taken 1940.'
IDNO:
003529
Title:
Baseball at Blakely Field, Welch, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
People playing baseball with a crowd surrounding the field watching.
IDNO:
007115
Title:
Hatfield Home, Huntington, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
Exterior of Robert Hatfield's House in Huntington, West Virginia.
IDNO:
008911
Title:
Cooperative Transit Car No. 55, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
Brill car on the tracks in Wheeling, W. Va.
IDNO:
016799
Title:
Products of the Morgantown High School WPA Furniture Refinishing Project, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1940
IDNO:
007830
Title:
Trolley No. 603,
Date:
1940
Description:
'Monongahela - West Penn Public Service Co.'
IDNO:
012082
Title:
Monongalia High, State Football Champions, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
Group portrait of the Monongalia High School in Westover football team. Monongalia High was a school for African-American students in Mon county.
IDNO:
000790
Title:
Experimental Oil and Gas Plant
Date:
1940
Description:
Storage tank and other buildings.
IDNO:
012170
Title:
Telegraph Operator, Mrs. Van Norman, Sturgisson, W. Va.
Date:
1940
IDNO:
023106
Title:
ROTC Cadets Drill on Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
IDNO:
023131
Title:
ROTC Officer at an Event on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
IDNO:
023132
Title:
ROTC Cadets on the Drill Field at West Virginia University
Date:
1940
IDNO:
023134
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
A cadet escorted with a sponsor receives a trophy and a congratulatory handshake from an Officer.
IDNO:
023133
Title:
ROTC Officers at an Event on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Three officers stand side by side by an embankment of Drill Field.
IDNO:
023136
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Officer pinning a cadet.
IDNO:
023135
Title:
ROTC Sponsors Pinning Medals on Cadets, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
IDNO:
023138
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
A cadet receives a badge from a civilian male.
IDNO:
023137
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Cadet shaking hands with officials.
IDNO:
023140
Title:
ROTC Band and Cadets Dressed for Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
The ROTC band and sponsors dressed in costume.
IDNO:
023139
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
A cadet shakes hands with an officer.
IDNO:
023141
Title:
ROTC Band and Cadets Assembled on the Drill Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Some cadets are dressed in costume others dressed casual. Oglebay Hall, Chitwood Hall and the towers of Woodburn and Martin Hall are seen in distance.
IDNO:
023142
Title:
ROTC Band and Cadets on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
IDNO:
023143
Title:
ROTC Exercise on Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Cadets in Drill Field.
IDNO:
023145
Title:
ROTC Exercise on Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Cadets march in Drill Field, in the background Commencement Hall and the Agricultural Experiment Station.
IDNO:
023146
Title:
ROTC Band, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
The R.O.T.C. band on the Drill Field. Spectators seated on the hillside below Stalnaker Hall.
IDNO:
023148
Title:
Stalnaker Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
IDNO:
023152
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Cadets with sponsors in line facing officials on the Drill Field. In the background are a building with 'McCartney' painted on a roof, Stewart Hall and Commencement Hall.
IDNO:
023151
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Cadets with sponsors in line facing officials on the Drill Field. In the background are a building with 'McCartney' painted on a roof, Stewart Hall and Commencement Hall.
IDNO:
023154
Title:
ROTC Band and Cadets Dressed for Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
The R.O.T.C. band in Drill Field in costume.
IDNO:
023153
Title:
ROTC Band on Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
In the background are a building with 'McCartney' painted on a roof, Stewart Hall and Commencement Hall.
IDNO:
023155
Title:
ROTC Band Members Dressed for Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Two ROTC band members in costume hold a WVU ROTC Band drum in Drill Field.
IDNO:
023159
Title:
ROTC Sponsors in Costume for Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Sponsors in costume pose for a photo shoot in Drill Field.
IDNO:
023184
Title:
ROTC Assembly on Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
IDNO:
023212
Title:
ROTC Officers at an Event on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Three men of command standing in front of a campus building.
IDNO:
023229
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Sponsor holding trophy, cadet holding sword, commander reaching for trophy.
IDNO:
023230
Title:
ROTC Commander, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
IDNO:
023231
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Cadets shake hands and salute official.
IDNO:
023238
Title:
ROTC Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Students view ceremony from hillside above athletic drill field.
IDNO:
023237
Title:
ROTC Cadets Dressed for Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
IDNO:
023240
Title:
ROTC Units Line Up for Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
IDNO:
023239
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Women seated along the edge of the athletic / drill field.
IDNO:
024315
Title:
Homecoming Queen Mary Lou Bullard, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
'Presenting Miss Mary Lou Bullard, Sophomore beauty from Wheeling, and MOONSHINE'S candidate for the All-American College Queen. Miss Bullard was chosen to represent West Virginia University in Paramount Pictures-Radio Guide's Contest to determine the prettiest and most talented co-ed in America, and out of the 256 entrants was chosen one of the State winners. From the forty-eight semi-finalists twelve were to be chosen by popular vote of Radio Guide's readers; and the final tally found West Virginia's Homecoming Queen amoung that number. Miss Bullard and the other finalists will be given a trip to the World Premiere of Paramount's college picture, Those Were the Days, at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, where one of the twelve will be chosen the All-American College Queen. The final winner will be given a trip to Hollywood, where she will be given a talent audition by Paramount Studios and see the Stars and the city. In addition to having been chosen West Virginia University's Homecoming Queen last Fall, Miss Bullard is a member of Li-Toon-Awa, an honorary member of Fi Batar Kappar, and belongs to Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. When she left for Galesburg on May 21st the good wishes of the campus were with her. Vive la reine!'
IDNO:
024927
Title:
Cornerstone Ceremony, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1940
IDNO:
024928
Title:
Cornerstone Ceremony, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1940
IDNO:
024929
Title:
Cornerstone Ceremony, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1940
IDNO:
024932
Title:
Cornerstone Ceremony, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
Lady gives a speech in a cap and gown.
IDNO:
024933
Title:
Cornerstone Ceremony, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1940
IDNO:
026289
Title:
Making Mattresses at Four-H Camp
Date:
1940
IDNO:
026611
Title:
Mattress Making at 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.
Date:
1940
IDNO:
026980
Title:
Women in Costume - F.S.A. Group
Date:
1940
IDNO:
027523
Title:
Creed Smith (Right), Glen Smith (Center), and Maude Smith (Left)., Elizabeth, W. Va.
Date:
1940
IDNO:
029173
Title:
Portrait of Senator J. H. Bankhead of Alabama Signed for Rush D. Holt
Date:
1940
IDNO:
030483
Title:
Green Parrot, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
The Green Parrot, a popular spot was owned by Bob Fesler, whose DeSoto automobile can be seen in the lot on the right.
IDNO:
031274
Title:
Bridgeport Methodist Episcopal Church, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
Bridgeport Methodist Episcopal Church becomes new Methodist Church built by Michael Benedum. The corner stone was laid in 1951.
IDNO:
031791
Title:
Lime Kiln Firing at Hedgesville, W. Va.
Date:
1940
IDNO:
036417
Title:
Group Portrait of High School Freshman Basketball Team, Shady Spring, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren. On back of portrait: Left to right: Wendell Thurman, Eddie Duncan, Bobby Patton, Griff Lilly, J. D. Pond, Locie Kidwell, Ted Darby, Palmer Wilson."
IDNO:
039586
Title:
Monongalia High Football Team, State Champions, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
In 1940 the team won the State Black Conference Championship. All persons in the photo are unidentified. Information on p. 124 in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Ivry Moore Williams."
IDNO:
039759
Title:
McNeel Mill Built by Isaac McNeel, Mill Point, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
Large water-wheel is attached to the side of the mill.
IDNO:
045230
Title:
Frank Kimble, WVU Football Player, Tackle Position
Date:
1940
IDNO:
045507
Title:
Dr. Sam Morris, WVU Football Team Physician
Date:
1940
Description:
Team physician for West Virginia University football team. Print number 214b.
IDNO:
046427
Title:
West Virginia University Baseball Team
Date:
1940
Description:
Print number 4.
IDNO:
045224
Title:
Walter Pike, WVU Football Player, Tackle Position
Date:
1940
IDNO:
045223
Title:
Joe Siko, WVU Football Player, End Position
Date:
1940
IDNO:
045225
Title:
Johnny Carliss, WVU Football Player, Full-Back Position
Date:
1940
IDNO:
045483
Title:
Dr. Sam Morris, Team Physician and Unidentified Man
Date:
1940
Description:
Dr. Sam Morris is the man on the left. Print number 214a.
IDNO:
046298
Title:
Newspaper Boys in Front of Warner Theatre, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
Print number 1271.
IDNO:
051328
Title:
Two Boys on Bridge Outside of Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
Two unidentified boys look out over the water beside the historic building.
IDNO:
051418
Title:
Dedication Ceremony of the Rural Electrification Building at Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
A group listens to a panel discuss the dedication process. Subjects unidentified.
IDNO:
051498
Title:
Dairy Exhibit in Unidentified Location
Date:
1940
Description:
Photograph of a dairy exhibit.
IDNO:
045228
Title:
Henry Sterle, WVU Football Player, Guard Position
Date:
1940
IDNO:
045510
Title:
Unidentified WVU Football Assistant
Date:
1940
Description:
West Virginia University football assistant coach. Print number 214c.
IDNO:
051423
Title:
Meal Planning Exhibit at State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
A display that demonstrates proper meal planning for school lunches.
IDNO:
047134
Title:
Senator Rush D. Holt Buys Peace Bond, Washington D. C.
Date:
1940
Description:
Inscribed on the back of the photo, 'Senator Rush D. Holt buys a peace bond from Frederick J. Libby, Executive Secretary of the National Council for Prevention of War, which launched a million dollar issue of peace bonds to build a more adequate American peace movement.'
IDNO:
047261
Title:
Quesenbury Building, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
The building was located where Perry Memorial Gym is located today--adjacent to Summers County Middle School, formerly Hinton High School, on Temple Street..
IDNO:
051421
Title:
Chiefs and Sagamores at the Older Girl's 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
The girls pose on the lawn wearing Native American headdresses. Subjects unidentified.
IDNO:
054343
Title:
St. Joseph's Academy Graduating Class of 1940
Date:
1940
IDNO:
007012
Title:
East Entrance, City Hall, Huntington, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
View of the East Entrance of City Hall in Huntington, West Virginia. Hotel visible in the background.
IDNO:
013418
Title:
West Virginia State Capitol, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
'West Virginia moved its seat of government so many times during the first twenty-two years of its existence that popularly it was said to have a 'Capitol on Wheels.' In brief the capitol was located as follows: At Wheeling from June 20, 1863 to April 1, 1870. (6 years, 7 months, 11 days) At Charleston from April 1, 1870 to May 21 1875. (5 Years, 1 month, 20 days) At Wheeling from May 21, 1875 to May 1885 (9 years, 11 months, 11 days) At Charleston from May 1, 1885 to the present time.
IDNO:
053143
Title:
Victory Garden
Date:
1940
IDNO:
053180
Title:
Livestock Farm, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
Hogs, sheep and cows graze in pasture.
IDNO:
010165
Title:
Telegraph Operator, Mrs. Van Norman, Sturgisson, W. Va.
Date:
1940
IDNO:
000794
Title:
Oil and Gas Facilities at an Experimental Plant
Date:
1940
Description:
Storage tank and other buildings.
IDNO:
001394
Title:
Fostoria Glass Company Employees, Moundsville, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
Group portrait of Fostoria Glass Company employees.