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Helen Holt was the first woman to serve as Secretary of State for West Virginia. She is also famous for her efforts to improve the housing conditions and long term health care of the American elderly population.

1. Helen Holt Shaking Hands with President Dwight Eisenhower

Holt delivers a speech from the back of a train during his 1952 campaign for West Virginia Governor. The name of the train was the 'Eisenhower Special', after General Dwight D. Eisenhower who was running for president. Stamped on the back of the photo, ' Photographic Department Weirton Steel Co., Weirton, West Va.'.

2. Senator Rush Holt Gives a Speech During Campaign Stop

Man kneels beside van plastered in Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon posters.

3. Presidential Campaigning in W. Va.