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1. St. Joseph's Academy Graduating Class of 1940

IDNO:
054343
Title:
St. Joseph's Academy Graduating Class of 1940
Date:
1940
Hogs, sheep and cows graze in pasture.

2. Livestock Farm, Pocahontas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
053180
Title:
Livestock Farm, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
Hogs, sheep and cows graze in pasture.

3. Victory Garden

IDNO:
053143
Title:
Victory Garden
Date:
1940
Photograph of a dairy exhibit.

4. Dairy Exhibit in Unidentified Location

IDNO:
051498
Title:
Dairy Exhibit in Unidentified Location
Date:
1940
Description:
Photograph of a dairy exhibit.
A display that demonstrates proper meal planning for school lunches.

5. Meal Planning Exhibit at State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.

IDNO:
051423
Title:
Meal Planning Exhibit at State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
A display that demonstrates proper meal planning for school lunches.
The girls pose on the lawn wearing Native American headdresses. Subjects unidentified.

6. Chiefs and Sagamores at the Older Girl's 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.

IDNO:
051421
Title:
Chiefs and Sagamores at the Older Girl's 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
The girls pose on the lawn wearing Native American headdresses. Subjects unidentified.
A group listens to a panel discuss the dedication process. Subjects unidentified.

7. Dedication Ceremony of the Rural Electrification Building at Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051418
Title:
Dedication Ceremony of the Rural Electrification Building at Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
A group listens to a panel discuss the dedication process. Subjects unidentified.
Two unidentified boys look out over the water beside the historic building.

8. Two Boys on Bridge Outside of Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051328
Title:
Two Boys on Bridge Outside of Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
Two unidentified boys look out over the water beside the historic building.
The building was located where Perry Memorial Gym is located today--adjacent to Summers County Middle School, formerly Hinton High School, on Temple Street..

9. Quesenbury Building, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047261
Title:
Quesenbury Building, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
The building was located where Perry Memorial Gym is located today--adjacent to Summers County Middle School, formerly Hinton High School, on Temple Street..
Inscribed on the back of the photo, 'Senator Rush D. Holt buys a peace bond from Frederick J. Libby, Executive Secretary of the National Council for Prevention of War, which launched a million dollar issue of peace bonds to build a more adequate American peace movement.'

10. Senator Rush D. Holt Buys Peace Bond, Washington D. C.

IDNO:
047134
Title:
Senator Rush D. Holt Buys Peace Bond, Washington D. C.
Date:
1940
Description:
Inscribed on the back of the photo, 'Senator Rush D. Holt buys a peace bond from Frederick J. Libby, Executive Secretary of the National Council for Prevention of War, which launched a million dollar issue of peace bonds to build a more adequate American peace movement.'
Print number 4.

11. West Virginia University Baseball Team

IDNO:
046427
Title:
West Virginia University Baseball Team
Date:
1940
Description:
Print number 4.
Print number 1271.

12. Newspaper Boys in Front of Warner Theatre, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
046298
Title:
Newspaper Boys in Front of Warner Theatre, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
Print number 1271.
West Virginia University football assistant coach. Print number 214c.

13. Unidentified WVU Football Assistant

IDNO:
045510
Title:
Unidentified WVU Football Assistant
Date:
1940
Description:
West Virginia University football assistant coach. Print number 214c.
Team physician for West Virginia University football team. Print number 214b.

14. Dr. Sam Morris, WVU Football Team Physician

IDNO:
045507
Title:
Dr. Sam Morris, WVU Football Team Physician
Date:
1940
Description:
Team physician for West Virginia University football team. Print number 214b.
Dr. Sam Morris is the man on the left. Print number 214a.

15. Dr. Sam Morris, Team Physician and Unidentified Man

IDNO:
045483
Title:
Dr. Sam Morris, Team Physician and Unidentified Man
Date:
1940
Description:
Dr. Sam Morris is the man on the left. Print number 214a.

16. Frank Kimble, WVU Football Player, Tackle Position

IDNO:
045230
Title:
Frank Kimble, WVU Football Player, Tackle Position
Date:
1940

17. Henry Sterle, WVU Football Player, Guard Position

IDNO:
045228
Title:
Henry Sterle, WVU Football Player, Guard Position
Date:
1940

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

IDNO:
045225
Title:
Johnny Carliss, WVU Football Player, Full-Back Position
Date:
1940

19. Walter Pike, WVU Football Player, Tackle Position

IDNO:
045224
Title:
Walter Pike, WVU Football Player, Tackle Position
Date:
1940

20. Joe Siko, WVU Football Player, End Position

IDNO:
045223
Title:
Joe Siko, WVU Football Player, End Position
Date:
1940
Large water-wheel is attached to the side of the mill.

21. McNeel Mill Built by Isaac McNeel, Mill Point, Pocahontas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
039759
Title:
McNeel Mill Built by Isaac McNeel, Mill Point, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
Large water-wheel is attached to the side of the mill.
In 1940 the team won the State Black Conference Championship. All persons in the photo are unidentified. Information on p. 124 in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Ivry Moore Williams."

22. Monongalia High Football Team, State Champions, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
039586
Title:
Monongalia High Football Team, State Champions, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
In 1940 the team won the State Black Conference Championship. All persons in the photo are unidentified. Information on p. 124 in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Ivry Moore Williams."
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren. On back of portrait: Left to right: Wendell Thurman, Eddie Duncan, Bobby Patton, Griff Lilly, J. D. Pond, Locie Kidwell, Ted Darby, Palmer Wilson."

23. Group Portrait of High School Freshman Basketball Team, Shady Spring, W. Va.

IDNO:
036417
Title:
Group Portrait of High School Freshman Basketball Team, Shady Spring, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren. On back of portrait: Left to right: Wendell Thurman, Eddie Duncan, Bobby Patton, Griff Lilly, J. D. Pond, Locie Kidwell, Ted Darby, Palmer Wilson."

24. Lime Kiln Firing at Hedgesville, W. Va.

IDNO:
031791
Title:
Lime Kiln Firing at Hedgesville, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Bridgeport Methodist Episcopal Church becomes new Methodist Church built by Michael Benedum. The corner stone was laid in 1951.

25. Bridgeport Methodist Episcopal Church, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
031274
Title:
Bridgeport Methodist Episcopal Church, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
Bridgeport Methodist Episcopal Church becomes new Methodist Church built by Michael Benedum. The corner stone was laid in 1951.
The Green Parrot, a popular spot was owned by Bob Fesler, whose DeSoto automobile can be seen in the lot on the right.

26. Green Parrot, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
030483
Title:
Green Parrot, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
The Green Parrot, a popular spot was owned by Bob Fesler, whose DeSoto automobile can be seen in the lot on the right.

27. Portrait of Senator J. H. Bankhead of Alabama Signed for Rush D. Holt

IDNO:
029173
Title:
Portrait of Senator J. H. Bankhead of Alabama Signed for Rush D. Holt
Date:
1940

28. Creed Smith (Right), Glen Smith (Center), and Maude Smith (Left)., Elizabeth, W. Va.

IDNO:
027523
Title:
Creed Smith (Right), Glen Smith (Center), and Maude Smith (Left)., Elizabeth, W. Va.
Date:
1940

29. Women in Costume - F.S.A. Group

IDNO:
026980
Title:
Women in Costume - F.S.A. Group
Date:
1940

30. Mattress Making at 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.

IDNO:
026611
Title:
Mattress Making at 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.
Date:
1940

31. Making Mattresses at Four-H Camp

IDNO:
026289
Title:
Making Mattresses at Four-H Camp
Date:
1940

32. Cornerstone Ceremony, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
024933
Title:
Cornerstone Ceremony, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Lady gives a speech in a cap and gown.

33. Cornerstone Ceremony, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
024932
Title:
Cornerstone Ceremony, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1940
Description:
Lady gives a speech in a cap and gown.

34. Cornerstone Ceremony, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
024929
Title:
Cornerstone Ceremony, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1940

35. Cornerstone Ceremony, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
024928
Title:
Cornerstone Ceremony, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1940

36. Cornerstone Ceremony, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
024927
Title:
Cornerstone Ceremony, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1940
'Presenting Miss Mary Lou Bullard, Sophomore beauty from Wheeling, and MOONSHINE'S candidate for the All-American College Queen. Miss Bullard was chosen to represent West Virginia University in Paramount Pictures-Radio Guide's Contest to determine the prettiest and most talented co-ed in America, and out of the 256 entrants was chosen one of the State winners. From the forty-eight semi-finalists twelve were to be chosen by popular vote of Radio Guide's readers; and the final tally found West Virginia's Homecoming Queen amoung that number. Miss Bullard and the other finalists will be given a trip to the World Premiere of Paramount's college picture, Those Were the Days, at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, where one of the twelve will be chosen the All-American College Queen. The final winner will be given a trip to Hollywood, where she will be given a talent audition by Paramount Studios and see the Stars and the city. In addition to having been chosen West Virginia University's Homecoming Queen last Fall, Miss Bullard is a member of Li-Toon-Awa, an honorary member of Fi Batar Kappar, and belongs to Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. When she left for Galesburg on May 21st the good wishes of the campus were with her. Vive la reine!'

37. Homecoming Queen Mary Lou Bullard, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024315
Title:
Homecoming Queen Mary Lou Bullard, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
'Presenting Miss Mary Lou Bullard, Sophomore beauty from Wheeling, and MOONSHINE'S candidate for the All-American College Queen. Miss Bullard was chosen to represent West Virginia University in Paramount Pictures-Radio Guide's Contest to determine the prettiest and most talented co-ed in America, and out of the 256 entrants was chosen one of the State winners. From the forty-eight semi-finalists twelve were to be chosen by popular vote of Radio Guide's readers; and the final tally found West Virginia's Homecoming Queen amoung that number. Miss Bullard and the other finalists will be given a trip to the World Premiere of Paramount's college picture, Those Were the Days, at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, where one of the twelve will be chosen the All-American College Queen. The final winner will be given a trip to Hollywood, where she will be given a talent audition by Paramount Studios and see the Stars and the city. In addition to having been chosen West Virginia University's Homecoming Queen last Fall, Miss Bullard is a member of Li-Toon-Awa, an honorary member of Fi Batar Kappar, and belongs to Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. When she left for Galesburg on May 21st the good wishes of the campus were with her. Vive la reine!'

38. ROTC Units Line Up for Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023240
Title:
ROTC Units Line Up for Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Women seated along the edge of the athletic / drill field.

39. ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023239
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Women seated along the edge of the athletic / drill field.
Students view ceremony from hillside above athletic drill field.

40. ROTC Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023238
Title:
ROTC Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Students view ceremony from hillside above athletic drill field.

41. ROTC Cadets Dressed for Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023237
Title:
ROTC Cadets Dressed for Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Cadets shake hands and salute official.

42. ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023231
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Cadets shake hands and salute official.

43. ROTC Commander, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023230
Title:
ROTC Commander, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Sponsor holding trophy, cadet holding sword, commander reaching for trophy.

44. ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023229
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Sponsor holding trophy, cadet holding sword, commander reaching for trophy.
Three men of command standing in front of a campus building.

45. ROTC Officers at an Event on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023212
Title:
ROTC Officers at an Event on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Three men of command standing in front of a campus building.

46. ROTC Assembly on Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023184
Title:
ROTC Assembly on Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Sponsors in costume pose for a photo shoot in Drill Field.

47. ROTC Sponsors in Costume for Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023159
Title:
ROTC Sponsors in Costume for Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Sponsors in costume pose for a photo shoot in Drill Field.
Two ROTC band members in costume hold a WVU ROTC Band drum in Drill Field.

48. ROTC Band Members Dressed for Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023155
Title:
ROTC Band Members Dressed for Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Two ROTC band members in costume hold a WVU ROTC Band drum in Drill Field.