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A look at the library's interior.

1. Agricultural Experiment Station Library, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
046106
Title:
Agricultural Experiment Station Library, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A look at the library's interior.
Interior view of the Experiment Station room.

2. Agricultural Experiment Station's Horticulture Room, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
046107
Title:
Agricultural Experiment Station's Horticulture Room, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Interior view of the Experiment Station room.
Two unidentified men stand beside the tractor while another unidentified man stands on top a stack of hay.

3. Workers & Equipment at University Farm, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
046108
Title:
Workers & Equipment at University Farm, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Two unidentified men stand beside the tractor while another unidentified man stands on top a stack of hay.
West Virginia University's "Personal Rapid Transit" track being built along Beechurst Avenue.

4. PRT Track Under Construction, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
045066
Title:
PRT Track Under Construction, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1972
Description:
West Virginia University's "Personal Rapid Transit" track being built along Beechurst Avenue.
The stadium is packed full of spectators, likely explaining the deserted state of the roads throughout Morgantown.

5. Bird's-Eye View of Monongahela River and Mountaineer Stadium

IDNO:
045122
Title:
Bird's-Eye View of Monongahela River and Mountaineer Stadium
Date:
ca. 1952
Description:
The stadium is packed full of spectators, likely explaining the deserted state of the roads throughout Morgantown.
The country club was situated on same grounds where the West Virginia University College of Law is now located.

6. Morgantown Country Club

IDNO:
045060
Title:
Morgantown Country Club
Date:
ca. 1950s
Description:
The country club was situated on same grounds where the West Virginia University College of Law is now located.
Photo of the country club building after snow fall.

7. Morgantown Country Club

IDNO:
045061
Title:
Morgantown Country Club
Date:
ca. 1950s
Description:
Photo of the country club building after snow fall.

8. Sisters Gertie, Molly, and Myrtie at 305 Fayette Street Home in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
045297
Title:
Sisters Gertie, Molly, and Myrtie at 305 Fayette Street Home in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1938
Photo showing dried up river beneath the bridge that connects into Morgantown, W. Va.

9. Low Water Levels in Monongahela River

IDNO:
045062
Title:
Low Water Levels in Monongahela River
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Photo showing dried up river beneath the bridge that connects into Morgantown, W. Va.
Back of photo reads, "Left to right: Gertrude Hayes (1862-1957), Mary Louise Johnson (1866-1935), Margaret Fitch, Anna Lysle Fitch (1860-1930), and Mrs. James P. Fitch, Sr." The ladies sit on the porch of the doctor's home addressed 408 Spruce Street in Morgantown, W. Va.

10. Spruce Street Home and Office of Dr. James Plummer Fitch, Sr.

IDNO:
045174
Title:
Spruce Street Home and Office of Dr. James Plummer Fitch, Sr.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Back of photo reads, "Left to right: Gertrude Hayes (1862-1957), Mary Louise Johnson (1866-1935), Margaret Fitch, Anna Lysle Fitch (1860-1930), and Mrs. James P. Fitch, Sr." The ladies sit on the porch of the doctor's home addressed 408 Spruce Street in Morgantown, W. Va.
Older man and two young girls dog take photo in front of the home with their dog on Rockley Road in Morgantown, W. Va. Back of the photo reads, "Lucy (Daughter), Mrs. John L. Johnston, Anna L. (Daughter), Mrs. James P. Fitch, and Charles Johnson (Son)."

11. Rockley on Cheat--Summer Home of Katherin Finnell Johnson

IDNO:
045176
Title:
Rockley on Cheat--Summer Home of Katherin Finnell Johnson
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Older man and two young girls dog take photo in front of the home with their dog on Rockley Road in Morgantown, W. Va. Back of the photo reads, "Lucy (Daughter), Mrs. John L. Johnston, Anna L. (Daughter), Mrs. James P. Fitch, and Charles Johnson (Son)."
Group poses by the trees along the river.

12. Fitch Family On the Cheat River

IDNO:
045175
Title:
Fitch Family On the Cheat River
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Group poses by the trees along the river.
Susan Catherine Finnell Johnson, mother of Mrs. Lucy B. Johnson, and Mrs. Anna Fitch pose in front of the house located on Rockley Road in Morgantown, W. Va.

13. On the Lawn at the Johnson Summer Home on Cheat River

IDNO:
045178
Title:
On the Lawn at the Johnson Summer Home on Cheat River
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Susan Catherine Finnell Johnson, mother of Mrs. Lucy B. Johnson, and Mrs. Anna Fitch pose in front of the house located on Rockley Road in Morgantown, W. Va.
The streaming river creates a canyon-like effect as its steep sides await the bridge building project.

14. Big Gorge at Cheat River When 'They Took the Bridge On'

IDNO:
045177
Title:
Big Gorge at Cheat River When 'They Took the Bridge On'
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
The streaming river creates a canyon-like effect as its steep sides await the bridge building project.
A girl stands by an overfilled wheelbarrow at the camp grounds located across from Quarry Run.

15. 'Magnolia' Summer Camp Site

IDNO:
045179
Title:
'Magnolia' Summer Camp Site
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
A girl stands by an overfilled wheelbarrow at the camp grounds located across from Quarry Run.
Photo showing the Dock Poe House on 8th and McLean Streets after the tornado.

16. Tornado Damage in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
045074
Title:
Tornado Damage in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1929
Description:
Photo showing the Dock Poe House on 8th and McLean Streets after the tornado.
A man observes the destruction of an overturned house.

17. Tornado Damage in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
045075
Title:
Tornado Damage in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1929
Description:
A man observes the destruction of an overturned house.
Photo showing destruction of building with its windows shattered and roof caving in.

18. Tornado Damage in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
045076
Title:
Tornado Damage in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1929
Description:
Photo showing destruction of building with its windows shattered and roof caving in.
Group observes the damage by the tornado.

19. Tornado Damage in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
045077
Title:
Tornado Damage in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1929
Description:
Group observes the damage by the tornado.
Back of the photo reads mention of Mr. & Mrs. Rosie Shanks and two friends, Jim Shanks and Clarence Shanks. From the estate of George W. Cunningham.

20. Peanuts, Popcorn and Root Beer Cart on Corner of Walnut and High Streets, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
045063
Title:
Peanuts, Popcorn and Root Beer Cart on Corner of Walnut and High Streets, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1926-1948
Description:
Back of the photo reads mention of Mr. & Mrs. Rosie Shanks and two friends, Jim Shanks and Clarence Shanks. From the estate of George W. Cunningham.
Knotts, pictured on the right, was born and raised in Morgantown, W. Va.

21. Don Knotts Receives 'Outstanding Citizen' Award

IDNO:
045140
Title:
Don Knotts Receives 'Outstanding Citizen' Award
Date:
ca. 1920s-1960s
Description:
Knotts, pictured on the right, was born and raised in Morgantown, W. Va.
View of the city from the Westover area.

22. Bird's Eye View of Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
045417
Title:
Bird's Eye View of Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920s
Description:
View of the city from the Westover area.
Pictured in the photo are siblings Catherine Finnell (Aunt Kitty), Charles W. Finnell, Jr., and Margaret Finnell.

23. The Finnell Family on Spruce Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
045298
Title:
The Finnell Family on Spruce Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Pictured in the photo are siblings Catherine Finnell (Aunt Kitty), Charles W. Finnell, Jr., and Margaret Finnell.
Camisa stands before his home in the South Park area of the city.

24. Guido Camisa in South Park, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
045299
Title:
Guido Camisa in South Park, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Camisa stands before his home in the South Park area of the city.
View of the construction site.

25. Cheat Lake Dam Construction Site, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051841
Title:
Cheat Lake Dam Construction Site, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
View of the construction site.

26. Anna J. Camisa and Guido Camis Canoeing on Cheat River

IDNO:
045293
Title:
Anna J. Camisa and Guido Camis Canoeing on Cheat River
Date:
ca. 1918
The home, located on the corner of Fayette & Chestnut Streets, was built in 1833 as Monongalia Academy for Females. It was rebuilt in 1852 and 1858, then sold in 1869. The building was purchased in 1992 by Grandfather Henry S. Hayes, then sold again in 1924 to C & P Telephone Co. Pictures on the porch is Grandmother Ann Rebecca Hayes and Anna Johnson (Camisa).

27. Henry S. Hayes Home, 147 Chestnut Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
045287
Title:
Henry S. Hayes Home, 147 Chestnut Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1913
Description:
The home, located on the corner of Fayette & Chestnut Streets, was built in 1833 as Monongalia Academy for Females. It was rebuilt in 1852 and 1858, then sold in 1869. The building was purchased in 1992 by Grandfather Henry S. Hayes, then sold again in 1924 to C & P Telephone Co. Pictures on the porch is Grandmother Ann Rebecca Hayes and Anna Johnson (Camisa).
The home, located on the corner of Fayette & Chestnut Streets, was built in 1833 as Monongalia Academy for Females. It was rebuilt in 1852 and 1858, then sold in 1869. The building was purchased in 1992 by Grandfather Henry S. Hayes, then sold again in 1924 to C & P Telephone Co. Pictures on the porch is Grandmother Ann Rebecca Hayes and Anna Johnson (Camisa).

28. Henry S. Hayes Home (Side Wing), 147 Chestnut Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
045288
Title:
Henry S. Hayes Home (Side Wing), 147 Chestnut Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1913
Description:
The home, located on the corner of Fayette & Chestnut Streets, was built in 1833 as Monongalia Academy for Females. It was rebuilt in 1852 and 1858, then sold in 1869. The building was purchased in 1992 by Grandfather Henry S. Hayes, then sold again in 1924 to C & P Telephone Co. Pictures on the porch is Grandmother Ann Rebecca Hayes and Anna Johnson (Camisa).
The historic furnace can be found at Cooper's Rock State Forest.

29. Henry Clay Furnace

IDNO:
045290
Title:
Henry Clay Furnace
Date:
ca. 1912
Description:
The historic furnace can be found at Cooper's Rock State Forest.
Group poses before the store from. Only the little girl on the left, "Vernie Nolder" is identified.

30. Ullrich's Bakery, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
045130
Title:
Ullrich's Bakery, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Group poses before the store from. Only the little girl on the left, "Vernie Nolder" is identified.

31. 'Pietro Castle', Tyler Road, Monongalia County

IDNO:
045393
Title:
'Pietro Castle', Tyler Road, Monongalia County
Date:
ca. 1900s-1920s
See original for photo roster.

32. Group Portrait

IDNO:
045296
Title:
Group Portrait
Date:
ca. 1898
Description:
See original for photo roster.

33. 'Abbey' Hite, Old Star

IDNO:
045280
Title:
'Abbey' Hite, Old Star
Date:
Undated
Built in 1914 on the south side of Cheat River, upstream from Quarry Run.

34. 'The Shack', Residence of Anna L. Johnson

IDNO:
045300
Title:
'The Shack', Residence of Anna L. Johnson
Date:
Undated
Description:
Built in 1914 on the south side of Cheat River, upstream from Quarry Run.

35. Kiger, WVU Football Player, End Position

IDNO:
045237
Title:
Kiger, WVU Football Player, End Position
Date:
Harris, E. E., Morgantown, W. Va.
Rockefeller pictured signing the West Virginia Real Estate License Law. The photograph is autographed by the governor.

36. Governor Rockefeller Signing Bill

IDNO:
046079
Title:
Governor Rockefeller Signing Bill
Date:
1980
Description:
Rockefeller pictured signing the West Virginia Real Estate License Law. The photograph is autographed by the governor.
Support beams for the new bridge stand in the river in Morgantown, W. Va.

37. Construction of New Bridge over Monongahela River

IDNO:
045132
Title:
Construction of New Bridge over Monongahela River
Date:
1976/04/20
Description:
Support beams for the new bridge stand in the river in Morgantown, W. Va.
Photo showing the empty stadium overlooking the hills from across te Monongahela River.

38. Mountaineer Stadium

IDNO:
045123
Title:
Mountaineer Stadium
Date:
1969/08/25
Description:
Photo showing the empty stadium overlooking the hills from across te Monongahela River.
The Morgantown distributing company drives the beer supply to its destination.

39. Mona Supply Co. Truck Carrying Old Export Beer Car

IDNO:
045069
Title:
Mona Supply Co. Truck Carrying Old Export Beer Car
Date:
1951/10/05
Description:
The Morgantown distributing company drives the beer supply to its destination.
Photo description reads,"Vacation pay-- These miners, shown at paymaster's window at Osage Mine of Consolidation Coal Co., today started 10-day vac ation one day after union and operators reached contract agreement. They are picture as they lined up for $100 vacation pay."

40. Miner's at Paymaster's Window at Osage Mine of Consolidation Coal Co., Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
045064
Title:
Miner's at Paymaster's Window at Osage Mine of Consolidation Coal Co., Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1948/08/26
Description:
Photo description reads,"Vacation pay-- These miners, shown at paymaster's window at Osage Mine of Consolidation Coal Co., today started 10-day vac ation one day after union and operators reached contract agreement. They are picture as they lined up for $100 vacation pay."
Photo description reads, "Starting backfield for West Virginia University eleven for their Nov. 2 game with Army at the United States Military Academy at West Point runs through practice at Morgantown, W. Va. The quartet (left to right) comprises: Jim Devonshire, Pete Zinnaich, Russell Combs, and Guido DeVeechis."

41. West Virginia University Starting Backfield

IDNO:
045284
Title:
West Virginia University Starting Backfield
Date:
1946/10/30
Description:
Photo description reads, "Starting backfield for West Virginia University eleven for their Nov. 2 game with Army at the United States Military Academy at West Point runs through practice at Morgantown, W. Va. The quartet (left to right) comprises: Jim Devonshire, Pete Zinnaich, Russell Combs, and Guido DeVeechis."
Photo description reads, "West Virginia University's all war veteran line to face Army's unbeaten football team Saturday. Left to right are Chet Spelock, Charles Harris, Gene Corum, Leo Benjamin (c), Jack Pozega, Edmund Kulakowski, and Andy Clark."

42. WVU Football Players at Mountaineer Field Before Army Game

IDNO:
045285
Title:
WVU Football Players at Mountaineer Field Before Army Game
Date:
1946/10/30
Description:
Photo description reads, "West Virginia University's all war veteran line to face Army's unbeaten football team Saturday. Left to right are Chet Spelock, Charles Harris, Gene Corum, Leo Benjamin (c), Jack Pozega, Edmund Kulakowski, and Andy Clark."
Photo description reads, "West Virginia University Co-Eds, Dot Simons (Lfet) and Maxine Livesay make it plain to backfield star Jim Devonshire that they want their university team to 'Beat Army' in their clash this Saturday, as they visit a practice session at Morgantown, W. Va., Oct. 29."

43. Co-Eds Make Known Their Wants

IDNO:
045281
Title:
Co-Eds Make Known Their Wants
Date:
1946/10/29
Description:
Photo description reads, "West Virginia University Co-Eds, Dot Simons (Lfet) and Maxine Livesay make it plain to backfield star Jim Devonshire that they want their university team to 'Beat Army' in their clash this Saturday, as they visit a practice session at Morgantown, W. Va., Oct. 29."
Group of boys standing in front of Jack Wilson's Service Station.

44. Boy Slaters, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
045135
Title:
Boy Slaters, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1944
Description:
Group of boys standing in front of Jack Wilson's Service Station.

45. Students Play in the Snow on the West Virginia University Campus

IDNO:
045150
Title:
Students Play in the Snow on the West Virginia University Campus
Date:
1942/03/03
Parade at the top of High Street in Morgantown, W. Va.

46. Memorial Day Parade

IDNO:
045131
Title:
Memorial Day Parade
Date:
1941/05/30
Description:
Parade at the top of High Street in Morgantown, W. Va.
Back of the photo reads, "Mary Ethel, Phyllis, Ruth, and Francis". Francis kneels in his R.O.T.C. uniform while the girls gather around him.

47. West Virginia University Students on Campus

IDNO:
045147
Title:
West Virginia University Students on Campus
Date:
1941/05
Description:
Back of the photo reads, "Mary Ethel, Phyllis, Ruth, and Francis". Francis kneels in his R.O.T.C. uniform while the girls gather around him.
Students admire the campus view in front of what is now known as Stalnaker Hall. Beyond the tree in the background is Oglebay Hall.

48. Group Sitting On the Hill Outside of Women's Hall

IDNO:
045158
Title:
Group Sitting On the Hill Outside of Women's Hall
Date:
1941/05
Description:
Students admire the campus view in front of what is now known as Stalnaker Hall. Beyond the tree in the background is Oglebay Hall.