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A look at the library's interior.

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

Interior view of the Experiment Station room.

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

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.

West Virginia University's "Personal Rapid Transit" track being built along Beechurst Avenue.

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

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

The country club was situated on same grounds where the West Virginia University College of Law is now located.

6. Morgantown Country Club

Photo of the country club building after snow fall.

7. Morgantown Country Club

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

Photo showing dried up river beneath the bridge that connects into Morgantown, W. Va.

9. Low Water Levels in Monongahela River

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.

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

Group poses by the trees along the river.

12. Fitch Family On the Cheat 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

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'

A girl stands by an overfilled wheelbarrow at the camp grounds located across from Quarry Run.

15. 'Magnolia' Summer Camp Site

Photo showing the Dock Poe House on 8th and McLean Streets after the tornado.

16. Tornado Damage in Morgantown, W. Va.

A man observes the destruction of an overturned house.

17. Tornado Damage in Morgantown, W. Va.

Photo showing destruction of building with its windows shattered and roof caving in.

18. Tornado Damage in Morgantown, W. Va.

Group observes the damage by the tornado.

19. Tornado Damage in Morgantown, W. Va.

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.

Knotts, pictured on the right, was born and raised in Morgantown, W. Va.

21. Don Knotts Receives 'Outstanding Citizen' Award

View of the city from the Westover area.

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

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.

Camisa stands before his home in the South Park area of the city.

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

View of the construction site.

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

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

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.

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.

The historic furnace can be found at Cooper's Rock State Forest.

29. Henry Clay Furnace

Group poses before the store from. Only the little girl on the left, "Vernie Nolder" is identified.

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

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

See original for photo roster.

32. Group Portrait

33. 'Abbey' Hite, Old Star

Built in 1914 on the south side of Cheat River, upstream from Quarry Run.

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

35. Kiger, WVU Football Player, End Position

Rockefeller pictured signing the West Virginia Real Estate License Law. The photograph is autographed by the governor.

36. Governor Rockefeller Signing Bill

Support beams for the new bridge stand in the river in Morgantown, W. Va.

37. Construction of New Bridge over Monongahela River

Photo showing the empty stadium overlooking the hills from across te Monongahela River.

38. Mountaineer Stadium

The Morgantown distributing company drives the beer supply to its destination.

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

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.

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

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

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

Group of boys standing in front of Jack Wilson's Service Station.

44. Boy Slaters, Morgantown, W. Va.

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

Parade at the top of High Street in Morgantown, W. Va.

46. Memorial Day Parade

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

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

Photo identifies the men as "Max Cubbon, Snead, Russ Thompson, Arbon Lang, Harry Bartells, Mr. Gaines, Lawerence Hayes." The identified boys are waiters at  what is now know as West Virginia University's Stalnaker Hall.

49. Waiters of Women's Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

Cubbon, a waiter at what is now known as Stalnaker Hall, walks through campus.

50. Max Cubbon, Waiter at Women's Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

Boy and three girls laugh on a bench as their photo is taken.

51. Students Enjoy a Sunny Day in Morgantown, W. Va.

Group stands in front of what is now known as Stalnaker Hall of West Virginia University.

52. Students Outside of Women's Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

Max Cubbon, left, and Arbon Lang, right, outside of what is now known as West Virginia University's Stalnaker Hall.

53. Waiters of Women's Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

Girls in the picture identified as "Virginia Brown, Daisy, and Ruth".

54. Students Walking Through the West Virginia University Campus

Back of the photo reads, "Uncle Wesley, Cousin Berbert, Penny, Aunt "Matt", Cousin Ada, and Blake at Cooper's Rock".

55. Family at Cooper's Rock

Portrait of McGlumphy in what is now known as Stalnaker Hall before the birthday formal of the spring season.

56. Ruth McGlumphy in Women's Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

Girls identified as "Stella" and "Ruth" sit in front of the West Virginia University building now known as Stalnaker Hall.

57. Students On a Bench In Front of Women's Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

The girl in photo, "Jane', lounges in her parents bedroom, holding the novel, "Gone With the Wind". The book was authored by Margaret Mitchell and published in 1936. The movie was released in December, 1939. Immensely popular, the film won the Academy Award for Best Picture of the Year about the same time Jane was reading the novel.

58. Girl Reading in Bedroom, Weirton, W. Va.

Female students play in the snow covered roof garden on top of what is now known as Stalnaker Hall at West Virginia University.

59. Students Playing on Roof of Women's Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

60. Joe Siko, WVU Football Player, End Position

61. Walter Pike, WVU Football Player, Tackle Position

62. Johnny Carliss, WVU Football Player, Full-Back Position

63. Henry Sterle, WVU Football Player, Guard Position

64. Frank Kimble, WVU Football Player, Tackle Position

Two female students identified as "Schultzie" and "Margie Frum" pose on the roof of what is now known as Stalnaker Hall of West Virginia University.

65. Students On the Roof of Women's Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

66. Richwood Avenue, Wall at Monongalia Avenue, W.P.A. Project, No. 353

67. Old Historic Stone Home in Morgantown, W. Va.

Men observe the wall built along the avenue from above.

68. Richwood Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

Men work along the wall on Richwood.

69. Richwood Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

View of the church's interior on Christmas Day. A manger scene can be seen on the left while the rest of the church is ornamented in wreaths and other Christmas decorations.

70. St. Ursulas Church, Morgantown, W. Va.

71. Jake Sebulsky, WVU Football Player, Kicker

72. Parriott, WVU Football Player, Halfback Position

Photo description reads, "Peggy Ann and Peter Hoover, grandchildren of President and Mrs. Hoover, helping the packing of packages containing toys and other Christmas gifts for delivery to the poor little boys and girls of soft coal miners about Morgantown, W. Va., on the lawn of the white house on December 23. The children's mother, Mrs. Herbert Hoover, Jr., and the President's wife are looking on. The gifts were brought to the Christmas party of the children in the white house by the young sons and daughters of Washington's Officialdom."

73. Hoover Grandchildren Send Toys to Poor Miners' Children

74. Sortet, WVU Football Player, End Position

West Virginia University R.O.T.C. students arrange on the lawn in front of what is now know as Stalnaker Hall.

75. R.O.T.C. In Front of Women's Hall

Men observe the field before laying the rolls of astro turf across the field.

76. Laying of the Astro Turf in the Mountaineer Stadium

Two female students stand in front of what is now known as Wise Library.

77. Students in Front of West Virginia University Library

See original for photo roster of the group portrait.

78. Morgantown Baseball League

79. Menu Page Showing Morgantown Baseball League Schedule

80. An Ivy Covered House in Morgantown, W. Va.

Women and their young ones stand outside their home likely located in Morgantown, W. Va.

81. Women and Children Gather On Their Porch

Floyd went on to coach the Syracuse University football team.

82. Floyd Schwartzwalder, WVU Football Player, Center Position

83. Doyle, WVU Football Player, Halfback Position

84. Captain 'Red' Gordon, WVU Footbal Player, Guard Position

From left to right, Rodgers, Gordon and Mahan.

85. Head Coach Rodgers, WVU Football Captain 'Red' Gordon, and Assistant Coach Mahan

86. Sebulsky, WVU Football Player, Quarterback

87. Dotson, West Virginia University Football Player, Fullback Position

88. Schweitzer, WVU Football Player, Tackle Position

89. Zirbs, WVU Football Player, End Position

90. Morris Drobeck, WVU Football Player, Halfback Position

91. Howard, WVU Football Player, End Position

92. Fats Lough, WVU Football Player, Guard Position

93. Brawley, WVU Football Player, Halfback Position

94. Lewis, WVU Football Player, Guard Position

95. Plaster, West Virginia University Football Player, Center Position

96. Martin, WVU Football Player, Tackle Position