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Postcard from Zella to Bob.

1. Lock Number 16, Monongahela River and New Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Bridge, Fairmont, W. Va.

Roy Warner on right, Rome Dean on left, and the man in the middle is unknown.

2. Glass Factory Workers, Tennerton, Upshur County, W. Va.

3. Scene after Amoco Gas Station Fire, Wilsonburg, W. Va.

4. Fire Scene at Night, Wilsonburg, W. Va.

Police, firemen, and spectators at the scene of a fire in Wilsonburg.

5. Fire Scene, Wilsonburg, W. Va.

6. Firefighters Enter a Fire Charred Building, Wilsonburg, W. Va.

7. Fireman with Hose Showering Burning Embers, Wilsonburg, W. Va.

8. Charred Remains of a Wall after Fire in Wilsonburg, W. Va.

'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.

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

Near Buckhannon, W. Va.

10. Belgrade Glass Factory Crew, Tennerton, W. Va.

'A million dollar fire destroyed four acres of buildings of the General Storage Company and Mountain State Fabricating Company here yesterday. Intense heat and smoke prevented fireman from bringing the fire under control, a number of buildings were dynamited to keep the blaze from spreading. To the right is a Vets hospital which was in danger for a while. (AP WIREPHOTO) (WFS 60700STF-WFS)1952.'

11. Fire Sweeps Plants, Clarksburg, W. Va.

Children hold little American Flags at Wolf Summit. Likely the dedication ceremony.

12. Children at Special Event for Wolf Summit Honor Roll, Wolf Summit, W. Va.

Band members play in a parade at Wolf Summit. Likely the dedication ceremony.

13. Band Plays near Wolf Summit Honor Roll, Wolf Summit, W. Va.

Likely the dedication ceremony.

14. Children at Special Event for Wolf Summit Honor Roll, Wolf Summit, W. Va.

People gather for an event at Wolf Summit. Likely the dedication ceremony for the Honor Roll.

15. Crowd at Wolf Summit Honor Roll Event, Wolf Summit, W. Va.

16. Police of Clarksburg, W. Va.

1. I.M. Kelly, Major; 2. E.L. Stealy, Chief Police; 3. J. Howe, Lieut.; 4. P.H. Shields, Clerk; 5. R. Brooks; 6. W. Myers; 7. J.T. Boggess; 8. J. Sees; 9. H. Lewis; 10. J.L. Cunningham; 11. George Crawford; 12. A. Lyons; 13. Wade Huff.

17. Police Department of Clarksburg, W. Va.

Sign on front reads 'Base Ball Today.'

18. Trolley Engineer and Conductor, Clarksburg, W. Va.

Wolf Summit is outside of Clarksburg.  Two individuals are identified as Emmett and Owen.

19. Coal Miners and Mules at Wolf Summit, W. Va.

'Carpenter family from Salem 'Bud' is in picture. Near the twin houses outside of Salem, W. Va.'

20. Workers at H. Lynch Oil Well No. 1, Maken, W. Va.

'My first School.'

21. Class Portrait Gregory's Run School, Harrison County, W. Va.

Teacher is Allie Ash. School is located outside of Salem, W. Va.

22. Class Portrait, Williams School, Harrison County, W. Va.

23. Faculty and Students, Adamston School, Clarksburg, W. Va.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Herscel D. Wade is on the far left in the back row.

28. Group Portrait of Fairmont State Normal School Students, Fairmont, W. Va.

29. Student Body of Fairmont State Normal School, Fairmont, W. Va.

People stand on the tracks in front of S. C. Watkins Warehouse to see the fire.

30. Fire at the S. C. Watkins Warehouse, Glen Elk Section of Clarksburg, W. Va.

People stand on the tracks in front of S. C. Watkins Warehouse to see the fire.

31. Fire at the S. C. Watkins Warehouse, Glen Elk Section of Clarksburg, W. Va.

People watch as firemen try to put out the fire at S. C. Watkins Warehouse.

32. Fire at the S. C. Watkins Warehouse, Glen Elk Section of Clarksburg, W. Va.

33. Regimental Band, First Infantry, W. Va. National Guard, Clarksburg, W. Va.

Possibly at West Virginia University.

34. Group Portrait of Cadets or Soldiers

35. Winter Hikers Pose in the Snow and Icicles, Mannington, W. Va.

36. Town of Wolf Summit, W. Va.

37. Duff Street United Brethren Church, Clarksburg, W. Va.

Hotel Frank burned down in 1908.

38. Hotel 'Frank' in Mannington, W. Va.

'Where 'Mother' was widow.'

39. Hotel in Newburg, W. Va.

40. Flood of the Ohio River at Sistersville, W. Va.

41. Flood of the Ohio River at Sistersville, W. Va.

42. Flood of the Ohio River at St. Marys, W. Va.

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

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

45. Owings, Harrison County, W. Va.

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'

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

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

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

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

50. Scene of the Monongah Mine Disaster, Monongah, W. Va.

Number 8 Fan House after the explosion.

51. Number 8 Fan House after the Monongah Mine Disaster, Monongah, W. Va.

52. Number 8 Fan House afer the Monongah Mine Disaster, Monongah, W. Va.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

56. Stonewall Jackson Hotel, Clarksburg, W. Va.

57. Parade at the End of World War I, Clarksburg, W. Va.

58. Miners Housing in Clarksburg, W. Va.

59. Oil Derricks near Clarksburg, W. Va.

60. Bird's Eye View of Clarksburg, W. Va.

61. Elk Creek, Clarksburg, W. Va.

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

62. Train Tunnel, Clarksburg, W. Va.

63. St. Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Clarksburg, W. Va.

'Clarksburg for Christ - Dr. Jno. Hamilton Tabernacle'

64. Welch's Chorus and Hamilton Meetings, Clarksburg, W. Va.

Post card to Mr. Joe Peach, Ithica, New York. Pictured left to right: 1. ? 2. Eueret Snyder 3. Gladwell 4. Mr. Craven 'Buck's father' 5. Harley 6. Gladwell 7. Joe Peach 8. Bosely. Back of card also says '1924-Building Tunnel, Sago, W. Va.'

65. Tunnel Gang, Clarksburg, W. Va.

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

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

68. Buckhannon and Northern Railroad Tunnel, Fairmont, W. Va.

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.

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

'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.

70. City Hospital, Fairmont, W. Va.

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.

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

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

73. Street Car Wreck, Fairmont, W. Va.

74. Yates Avenue in Grafton, W. Va.

75. Latrobe Street in Grafton, W. Va.

76. Grafton, W. Va.

Next to railroad.

77. Hotel Hope, Hastings, W. Va.

Largest gas station in the world.

78. Hastings Station, Pine Grove, W. Va.

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.'

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

L. F. Randolph with dog and three women in front of store.  One woman is holding a guitar.

80. Racket Store, New Milton, W. Va.

Postcard message: 'I received your post cards some few days ago. That is certainly a nice court house, isn't it? I am attending the teacher's Normal School. They have an excellent school this year. From, B. M. R.' Sent to: Mr. F. M. Robey, Clarksburg, W. Va. on June 29 1908.

81. Mouth of Sand Creek, Ravenswood, W. Va.

Postcard message: 'I received your post cards some time ago and will send you one. This is one of the hotels here and is situated on river front. Miss Rowley' Sent to: Mr. F. M. Robey, Clarksburg, W. Va.

82. Residents at Ravenswood House, Ravenswood, W. Va.

83. Past and Present Public Schools of Shinnston, W. Va.

84. Pike Street Looking West, Shinnston, W. Va.

85. Pike Street Looking East, Shinnston, W. Va.

'Deloris Hildreth, Miss Robey, 6th Grade'

86. Largest Water Elm in United States Near Shinnston, W. Va.

Catherine used to live here.

87. Flood of 1913, Sisterville, W. Va.

Geo up on porch and B.J. on boat. Postcard sent to Miss Mayme Hemerly, Bowling Green, Ohio on April 11, 1907.

88. Flooded Street, Sisterville, W. Va.

89. Passenger Train Flooded up to the Cab at Pennsylvania Railroad Depot, Wheeling, W. Va.

90. Rescue Boat in Flood Waters on Main Street from Twelfth, Wheeling, W. Va.

Man and woman sitting in the car.

91. First Car in Wallace, W. Va.

92. Moran Cabin, Salem, W. Va.

Men and boys pull cattle across railroad tracks.

93. Curtin Transfer Company, Curtin , W. Va.

'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.'

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

95. Glenville State Normal School, W. Va.

'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.'

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