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Portrait of the prominent citizen who lived in the city of Hinton. Nowlan served as a master electrician in the United States Army Air Service during World War I. By 1927, Nowlan was the city manager of Hinton all the way through 1935. In World War II, he managed overseas and continental district organizations in the Office of Censorship. In 1945, he developed a 200-acre wildlife sanctuary at "Split Rock" overlooking Greenbrier River near Alderson, W. Va. During the Korean War, he served as the budget administrator for the United States Air Force. Finally, in 1960, Nowlan became the financial secretary for the Summers County Board of Education.

1. Hume K. Nowlan of Summers County, W. Va.

A crowd gathers outside of the park to celebrate soldiers who fought in World War I. In the background, Miller Hotel is pictured to the right.

2. Celebration for WWI Veterans Outside of Courthouse Square on 2nd Avenue, Hinton, W. Va.

A family crowds inside the car decorated for the event on Temple Street. Subjects unidentified.

3. Automobile Decorated for WWI Parade in Hinton, W. Va.

A Palace Clothing Co. parade float decorated in American flags is drawn by two horses.

4. Float in WWI Victory Parade, Hinton, W. Va.

Two cars decorated in American flags make their way down Temple Street while spectators watch from the sidewalks. The automobile in the forefront advertises International Motor Trucks with soldiers sitting next to its cargo.

5. Vehicles Participating in World War I Victory Parade, Hinton, W. Va.