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Fairmont W. Va. Mar. 15-23. I started to work here today. I am staying at Richards. My address is 314 Madison St. Daddy' Postcard sent to Ellen Belle Hickle, Fairchance, Pa. Box 207 on March 15, 1925.

1. Bird's Eye View of Southside Section, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:: 027022
Title:: Bird's Eye View of Southside Section, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1925
Description:: Fairmont W. Va. Mar. 15-23. I started to work here today. I am staying at Richards. My address is 314 Madison St. Daddy' Postcard sent to Ellen Belle Hickle, Fairchance, Pa. Box 207 on March 15, 1925.

Student performers in togas and classical costumes. Taken on school property. Herscel D. Wade is the third person from the right.

2. Spring Pantomime Student Performers, Fairmont State Normal School, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:: 026516
Title:: Spring Pantomime Student Performers, Fairmont State Normal School, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1915
Description:: Student performers in togas and classical costumes. Taken on school property. Herscel D. Wade is the third person from the right.

Student performers in togas and classical costumes. Taken on school property.

3. Spring Pantomime Student Performers, Fairmont State Normal School, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:: 026517
Title:: Spring Pantomime Student Performers, Fairmont State Normal School, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1915
Description:: Student performers in togas and classical costumes. Taken on school property.

Student performers in togas. One is wearing a horse or donkey head mask. Taken on school property.

4. Spring Pantomime Student Performers, Fairmont State Normal School, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:: 026519
Title:: Spring Pantomime Student Performers, Fairmont State Normal School, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1915
Description:: Student performers in togas. One is wearing a horse or donkey head mask. Taken on school property.

Student performers in togas and classical costumes. Taken on school property. Herscel D. Wade is in the foreground with black shawl over head.

5. Spring Pantomime Student Performers, Fairmont State Normal School, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:: 026520
Title:: Spring Pantomime Student Performers, Fairmont State Normal School, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1915
Description:: Student performers in togas and classical costumes. Taken on school property. Herscel D. Wade is in the foreground with black shawl over head.

'I received your card and letter all O.K. Was good to hear from you. I am wel and hope the same to you. If you can come over Saturday if it isn't too inconvenient to you. I will write you soon. Good bye, From Lala.' Sent to Mr. G. H. McGutchern, Mt. NEF, Nicholas County, W. Va. on May 7, 1915.'

6. High School Building, Summersville, W. Va.

IDNO:: 027081
Title:: High School Building, Summersville, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1915
Description:: 'I received your card and letter all O.K. Was good to hear from you. I am wel and hope the same to you. If you can come over Saturday if it isn't too inconvenient to you. I will write you soon. Good bye, From Lala.' Sent to Mr. G. H. McGutchern, Mt. NEF, Nicholas County, W. Va. on May 7, 1915.'

Picture shows Randolph and Wife with the 'Racket clerks.' Postcard sent to Mr. Geo. W. Albers, New Milton, W. Va. R. F. D. on June 19, 1913. Message: 'Your card to hand, Let the potatoes com first chance.'

7. Residence of L. F. Randolph, New Milton, W. Va.

IDNO:: 027030
Title:: Residence of L. F. Randolph, New Milton, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1913
Description:: Picture shows Randolph and Wife with the 'Racket clerks.' Postcard sent to Mr. Geo. W. Albers, New Milton, W. Va. R. F. D. on June 19, 1913. Message: 'Your card to hand, Let the potatoes com first chance.'

8. Bird's Eye View of Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:: 027023
Title:: Bird's Eye View of Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1912

'Dear Grandpa: This is to let you know that we haven't forgotten your birthday. I have been sick for a few days with tonsilitis. Hoping that you will enjoy many more birthdays, Madge Mayfield.' Sent to Mr. J. M. Mayfield, Conaway, W. Va. on February 10, 1912.'

9. Railroad Tracks Buried by a Landslide, Middlebourne, Tyler County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 027082
Title:: Railroad Tracks Buried by a Landslide, Middlebourne, Tyler County, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1912
Description:: 'Dear Grandpa: This is to let you know that we haven't forgotten your birthday. I have been sick for a few days with tonsilitis. Hoping that you will enjoy many more birthdays, Madge Mayfield.' Sent to Mr. J. M. Mayfield, Conaway, W. Va. on February 10, 1912.'

Message on postcard: 'Dear, Alberta: I suppose your garden is a way up by this time. The weather is pretty warm, but I don't mind it much as it is so nice and shady around here. It won't be so very much longer until I will be home. Beryle.' Sent to Mrs. R. E. Mockler, Mannington, W. Va. on May 22, 1911.

10. Portion of Buckhannon, W. Va. Looking North

IDNO:: 027315
Title:: Portion of Buckhannon, W. Va. Looking North
Date:: ca. 1911
Description:: Message on postcard: 'Dear, Alberta: I suppose your garden is a way up by this time. The weather is pretty warm, but I don't mind it much as it is so nice and shady around here. It won't be so very much longer until I will be home. Beryle.' Sent to Mrs. R. E. Mockler, Mannington, W. Va. on May 22, 1911.

'Mr. J. G. Copeman, Kingwood, W. Va.' Sent November 15 1910, 9:00 A.M.

11. Train Tunnel, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:: 026925
Title:: Train Tunnel, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1910
Description:: 'Mr. J. G. Copeman, Kingwood, W. Va.' Sent November 15 1910, 9:00 A.M.

12. Bird's Eye View of West Milford, W. Va.

IDNO:: 027306
Title:: Bird's Eye View of West Milford, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1910

13. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:: 026929
Title:: Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1909

The Tygart Valley River is on the left, Monongahela River is in the center, and the West Fork River is on the right. 'Around Fairmont 115 leave 215 for Connellsvile. Quite a pretty town altho hilly. Want to finish writing this eve or in am.' Postcard sent to Miss Ester Shirley, Shen Jct, W. Va. on December 14, 1909.

14. Tygart Valley River and West Fork River Join to Form the Monongahela River, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:: 027020
Title:: Tygart Valley River and West Fork River Join to Form the Monongahela River, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1909
Description:: The Tygart Valley River is on the left, Monongahela River is in the center, and the West Fork River is on the right. 'Around Fairmont 115 leave 215 for Connellsvile. Quite a pretty town altho hilly. Want to finish writing this eve or in am.' Postcard sent to Miss Ester Shirley, Shen Jct, W. Va. on December 14, 1909.

15. Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:: 027027
Title:: Grafton, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1909

16. Locomotive Crossing Clifton Trestle, Near Webster Springs, W. Va.

IDNO:: 027311
Title:: Locomotive Crossing Clifton Trestle, Near Webster Springs, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1909

'This card was posted when Bernard was one day old.' 'Hello Bess: Here we are don't you think they keep me busy suppose you will be up soon to see your new nephew. Yours S.G.S.' 'Mrs. Bess Pigott, Frorthington, W. Va.' Viropa is outside of Shinston, W. Va.

17. Class Portrait, Viropa School, Sybil Sturm Wadsworth, Teacher, Viropa, W. Va.

IDNO:: 025968
Title:: Class Portrait, Viropa School, Sybil Sturm Wadsworth, Teacher, Viropa, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1908
Description:: 'This card was posted when Bernard was one day old.' 'Hello Bess: Here we are don't you think they keep me busy suppose you will be up soon to see your new nephew. Yours S.G.S.' 'Mrs. Bess Pigott, Frorthington, W. Va.' Viropa is outside of Shinston, W. Va.

18. Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Mill, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:: 026930
Title:: Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Mill, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1908

'Will not be home until Sat. Sept. 19. Edward.' Postcard sent to Mr. Russel Rice, Evans City, Pa. R.F.D. #35 Box 10 on September 11, 1908.

19. City Hospital, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:: 027021
Title:: City Hospital, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1908
Description:: 'Will not be home until Sat. Sept. 19. Edward.' Postcard sent to Mr. Russel Rice, Evans City, Pa. R.F.D. #35 Box 10 on September 11, 1908.

20. Yates Avenue in Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:: 027025
Title:: Yates Avenue in Grafton, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1908

21. Allegheny Heights Hospital and Sanitarium, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:: 027313
Title:: Allegheny Heights Hospital and Sanitarium, Davis, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1908
Description:: Elevation of town is 3,300 feet.

22. Flowing Oil Well, Mannington, W. Va.

IDNO:: 027318
Title:: Flowing Oil Well, Mannington, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1908

Eleventh Annual Convention Barbour County S. S. Association, held in M. E. Church, South, August 25-26, 1908.

23. Methodist Episcopal Church, South Philippi, W. Va.

IDNO:: 027320
Title:: Methodist Episcopal Church, South Philippi, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1908
Description:: Eleventh Annual Convention Barbour County S. S. Association, held in M. E. Church, South, August 25-26, 1908.

24. Moran Cabin, Salem, W. Va.

IDNO:: 027077
Title:: Moran Cabin, Salem, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1907/01/13

25. Glenville State Normal School, W. Va.

IDNO:: 027080
Title:: Glenville State Normal School, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1907

26. Railroad Tracks in Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:: 027307
Title:: Railroad Tracks in Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1907

27. Oil Derrick and Crew, Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 026721
Title:: Oil Derrick and Crew, Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1906-1913

28. West Milford, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 026722
Title:: West Milford, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1906-1913

Message: 'Dear Grandmother, we thought we would write and tell you how much we are wanting to see you. We are real good where we are well, won't cry any if you will come over. I 'Martha' have a tooth, and have had a gathered ear and mother is afraid the other one will gather too, for I cried nearly all last night. They are both asleep now 11 a.m. We send aunt Mary, uncle Walter alick and yourself a kiss. Goodbyes, the Froms' Too: 'Mrs. Sarah J. Furber, Mannington, W. Va.' Date: March 2, 1909'

29. Postcard of Third Street Looking South, Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 026724
Title:: Postcard of Third Street Looking South, Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1906-1913
Description:: Message: 'Dear Grandmother, we thought we would write and tell you how much we are wanting to see you. We are real good where we are well, won't cry any if you will come over. I 'Martha' have a tooth, and have had a gathered ear and mother is afraid the other one will gather too, for I cried nearly all last night. They are both asleep now 11 a.m. We send aunt Mary, uncle Walter alick and yourself a kiss. Goodbyes, the Froms' Too: 'Mrs. Sarah J. Furber, Mannington, W. Va.' Date: March 2, 1909'

30. Parade in Downtown Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 026725
Title:: Parade in Downtown Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1906-1913

31. First National Bank, Shinnston, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 026727
Title:: First National Bank, Shinnston, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1906-1913

32. Parade in Downtown Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 026726
Title:: Parade in Downtown Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1906-1913

to: Miss Mildred Daris, 158 Marietta Road, Janesville. Postmark: September 12, 1906.

33. Lewis County Court House, Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:: 026731
Title:: Lewis County Court House, Weston, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1906-1913
Description:: to: Miss Mildred Daris, 158 Marietta Road, Janesville. Postmark: September 12, 1906.

The old packet boat 'as it looks to-day', on which the remains of 'Stonewall' Jackson were carried from Lynchburg to Lexington, W. Va. Postcard to: Miss Eva Thanks Nickell, Sinks Grove, W. Va.; From: Virgil; Date: September 11, 1907

34. Old Packet Boat that Carried the Remains of 'Stonewall' Jackson, Va.

IDNO:: 026732
Title:: Old Packet Boat that Carried the Remains of 'Stonewall' Jackson, Va.
Date:: ca. 1906-1913
Description:: The old packet boat 'as it looks to-day', on which the remains of 'Stonewall' Jackson were carried from Lynchburg to Lexington, W. Va. Postcard to: Miss Eva Thanks Nickell, Sinks Grove, W. Va.; From: Virgil; Date: September 11, 1907

Written on the back of post card: 'Fredericksburg, Va. Oct. 12th 1908. Dear Uncle Ben, I mashed my finger Saturday and its festered but Charles is all right and squall a whole lot I rode in the cart today up the hill about a dozen times. Love to all your little John.' To: Mr. B. R. Bradford, West Grafton, W. Va. Walnut Street.

35. Post Card of Stone Wall and Sunken Road Where Heavy Fighting Took Place During 1862 Civil War Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.

IDNO:: 026733
Title:: Post Card of Stone Wall and Sunken Road Where Heavy Fighting Took Place During 1862 Civil War Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.
Date:: ca. 1906-1913
Description:: Written on the back of post card: 'Fredericksburg, Va. Oct. 12th 1908. Dear Uncle Ben, I mashed my finger Saturday and its festered but Charles is all right and squall a whole lot I rode in the cart today up the hill about a dozen times. Love to all your little John.' To: Mr. B. R. Bradford, West Grafton, W. Va. Walnut Street.

'Mr. Charles Archer, Athens, West Virginia. This is a picture of the place where I am teaching. How are you enjoying school this year? With best wishes, Nellie Stinlz, Vivian, W. Va.'

36. East Portion of Kimball, W. Va. and Part of Vivian Yards, N. and W.

IDNO:: 027079
Title:: East Portion of Kimball, W. Va. and Part of Vivian Yards, N. and W.
Date:: ca. 1905-1920
Description:: 'Mr. Charles Archer, Athens, West Virginia. This is a picture of the place where I am teaching. How are you enjoying school this year? With best wishes, Nellie Stinlz, Vivian, W. Va.'