Search Results
IDNO:
044987
Title:
Portrait of Lulu Taylor
Date:
undated
Description:
Lulu Taylor wearing a fashionably hat of the day.
IDNO:
044988
Title:
Group Portrait Including Lulu Taylor
Date:
undated
Description:
Photo with Lulu Taylor, sitting-right. The other persons remain unidentified. On the back of the photo is inscribed "I. G. Cale".
IDNO:
046106
Title:
Agricultural Experiment Station Library, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A look at the library's interior.
IDNO:
046107
Title:
Agricultural Experiment Station's Horticulture Room, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Interior view of the Experiment Station room.
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.
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.
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.
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.
IDNO:
045061
Title:
Morgantown Country Club
Date:
ca. 1950s
Description:
Photo of the country club building after snow fall.
IDNO:
045297
Title:
Sisters Gertie, Molly, and Myrtie at 305 Fayette Street Home in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1938
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.
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.
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)."
IDNO:
045175
Title:
Fitch Family On the Cheat River
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Group poses by the trees along the 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.
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.
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.
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.
IDNO:
045075
Title:
Tornado Damage in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1929
Description:
A man observes the destruction of an overturned house.
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.
IDNO:
045077
Title:
Tornado Damage in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1929
Description:
Group observes the damage by the tornado.
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.
IDNO:
045327
Title:
Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1922
Description:
A building towers over a mostly empty street. See original for correspondence.
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.
IDNO:
045416
Title:
Aproned Employees in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920s
IDNO:
045417
Title:
Bird's Eye View of Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920s
Description:
View of the city from the Westover area.
IDNO:
045039
Title:
Fred Hewitt, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Photo of Hewitt taken on Collins Ferry Road.
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.
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.
IDNO:
051841
Title:
Cheat Lake Dam Construction Site, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
View of the construction site.
IDNO:
045049
Title:
Joseph Tennant Home
Date:
ca. 1918
Description:
See original for correspondence.
IDNO:
045293
Title:
Anna J. Camisa and Guido Camis Canoeing on Cheat River
Date:
ca. 1918
IDNO:
045043
Title:
Bird's Eye View of Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1917
Description:
Published by Dawson & Co. See original for correspondence.
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).
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).
IDNO:
045326
Title:
Monongalia County Court House, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1913
Description:
See original for correspondence.
IDNO:
045329
Title:
South Park, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1913
Description:
See original for correspondence.
IDNO:
045046
Title:
Man and Women With Horses in Star City, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1912
Description:
Photo taken by the Dairy Mart in Star City, "No Man's Land". See original for correspondence.
IDNO:
045048
Title:
Morgantown Plumbing Co. Store, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1912
Description:
See original for correspondence.
IDNO:
045290
Title:
Henry Clay Furnace
Date:
ca. 1912
Description:
The historic furnace can be found at Cooper's Rock State Forest.
IDNO:
045414
Title:
Cheat River near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1912
IDNO:
045313
Title:
WVU Fraternity, Beta Gamma Phi
Date:
ca. 1911
IDNO:
044989
Title:
Senator McDermott's Horse Hitched to Gig, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Owned by the state senator from Morgnatown, W. Va.
IDNO:
045052
Title:
Morgantown 4th Ward, Home of Warren W. Garnet
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Garnet was a janitor for West Virginia University in 1910. See original for correspondence.
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.
IDNO:
045322
Title:
Seneca, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
See original for correspondence.
IDNO:
045368
Title:
Main Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
See original for correspondence.
IDNO:
045381
Title:
House Located Near Dorsey's Knob, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
IDNO:
045400
Title:
Machine Named, 'Thomas Jackson's Mill'
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Portrait of employees working outside. See original for correspondence.
IDNO:
045050
Title:
Warren W. Garner
Date:
ca. 1909
Description:
Garner was a janitor at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va. See original for correspondence.
IDNO:
045303
Title:
Train Wreck, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909
Description:
A crowd observes the wreckage of the derailed train. See original for correspondence.
IDNO:
045307
Title:
Old Suspension Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909
Description:
Aerial view of the bridge crossing the Monongahela River. See original for correspondence.
IDNO:
045312
Title:
Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909
Description:
View of the city from across the Monongahela River. See original for corresondence.
IDNO:
045318
Title:
Experiment Station, West Virginia Unviersity, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909
IDNO:
045328
Title:
South Park, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909
Description:
See original for corresopndence.
IDNO:
045374
Title:
Trolley Coming Up Spruce Street
Date:
ca. 1909
Description:
The car brings its passengers from the City Hall building.
IDNO:
045375
Title:
Front Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909
Description:
See original for correspondence.
IDNO:
045382
Title:
Bird's Eye View of Dorsey's Knob, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909
Description:
See original for correspondence.
IDNO:
045383
Title:
'Salvation' Tin Plate Mill, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909
Description:
See original for correspondence.
IDNO:
045306
Title:
Old Suspension Bridge Over Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1908
Description:
See original for correspondence.
IDNO:
045051
Title:
Cheat Lake Montchatan Hotel, Chear River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1907
Description:
See original for correspondence.
IDNO:
045304
Title:
Workers Laying Oil Pipe Across the Monongahela River
Date:
ca. 1907
IDNO:
045305
Title:
Flood in Scrafford Area of Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1907
Description:
See original for correspondence.
IDNO:
045319
Title:
Martin Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, w. Va.
Date:
ca. 1907
IDNO:
045291
Title:
Gertrude Hayes of Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1901
IDNO:
045393
Title:
'Pietro Castle', Tyler Road, Monongalia County
Date:
ca. 1900s-1920s
IDNO:
045296
Title:
Group Portrait
Date:
ca. 1898
Description:
See original for photo roster.
IDNO:
045026
Title:
Joseph A. Buda in Front of 'Buda Plumbing & Heating, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Buda poses outside his business establishment. Note the 4 digit phone number on the sign
IDNO:
045280
Title:
'Abbey' Hite, Old Star
Date:
Undated
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.
IDNO:
045237
Title:
Kiger, WVU Football Player, End Position
Date:
Harris, E. E., Morgantown, W. Va.
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.
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.
IDNO:
045289
Title:
Rockley Road by Cheat River
Date:
1970s-1930s
Description:
View of houses and grounds from the road.
IDNO:
045123
Title:
Mountaineer Stadium
Date:
1969/08/25
Description:
Photo showing the empty stadium overlooking the hills from across te Monongahela River.
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.
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."
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."
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."
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."
IDNO:
045135
Title:
Boy Slaters, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1944
Description:
Group of boys standing in front of Jack Wilson's Service Station.
IDNO:
045150
Title:
Students Play in the Snow on the West Virginia University Campus
Date:
1942/03/03
IDNO:
045131
Title:
Memorial Day Parade
Date:
1941/05/30
Description:
Parade at the top of High Street in Morgantown, W. Va.
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.
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.
IDNO:
045160
Title:
Waiters of Women's Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1941/05
Description:
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.
IDNO:
045162
Title:
Max Cubbon, Waiter at Women's Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1941/05
Description:
Cubbon, a waiter at what is now known as Stalnaker Hall, walks through campus.
IDNO:
045166
Title:
Students Enjoy a Sunny Day in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1941/05
Description:
Boy and three girls laugh on a bench as their photo is taken.
IDNO:
045168
Title:
Students Outside of Women's Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1941/05
Description:
Group stands in front of what is now known as Stalnaker Hall of West Virginia University.
IDNO:
045171
Title:
Waiters of Women's Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1941/05
Description:
Max Cubbon, left, and Arbon Lang, right, outside of what is now known as West Virginia University's Stalnaker Hall.
IDNO:
045173
Title:
Students Walking Through the West Virginia University Campus
Date:
1941/05
Description:
Girls in the picture identified as "Virginia Brown, Daisy, and Ruth".
IDNO:
045134
Title:
Family at Cooper's Rock
Date:
1941
Description:
Back of the photo reads, "Uncle Wesley, Cousin Berbert, Penny, Aunt "Matt", Cousin Ada, and Blake at Cooper's Rock".
IDNO:
045167
Title:
Ruth McGlumphy in Women's Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1941
Description:
Portrait of McGlumphy in what is now known as Stalnaker Hall before the birthday formal of the spring season.
IDNO:
045169
Title:
Students On a Bench In Front of Women's Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1940/10
Description:
Girls identified as "Stella" and "Ruth" sit in front of the West Virginia University building now known as Stalnaker Hall.
IDNO:
045156
Title:
Girl Reading in Bedroom, Weirton, W. Va.
Date:
1940/06/09
Description:
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.
IDNO:
045153
Title:
Students Playing on Roof of Women's Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1940/01/18
Description:
Female students play in the snow covered roof garden on top of what is now known as Stalnaker Hall at West Virginia University.
