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Group portrait of the Mary Behner Christopher family in front of a painting of the Shack.

1. 25th Anniversary, Mary Behner Christopher Family

A mother and son purchase ice cream at the Sanitary Milk Bar in Morgantown, West Virginia. William Barker, foreground, and Emory Yauger are pictured.

2. Sanitary Milk Bar, Morgantown, W. Va.

Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) No. 403253.

3. United States Marines Traveling Exhibit in Morgantown, W. Va.

4. Setting Up Displays at the Wesley Church Youth Center Hobby Show, Morgantown, W. Va.

Two men shake hands at the Labor Temple.

5. Labor Temple Men, Morgantown, W. Va.

A view of Morgantown High School through trees in the winter.

6. Morgantown High School, Morgantown, W. Va.

'New Central Elementary School. Dedicated March 7, 1956.'

7. Central Elementary School, Morgantown, W. Va.

Group portrait of members of the Brooke County Bar which was taken in the William Country Club in Weirton, West Virginia. Seated left to right: Edward (Ned) George; C.K. Jacob; Judge JJ P O'Brien; and J.A. Gist. Standing left to right: James Park McMullen, Jr. Aloused C. Carman; Richard W. Barnes; Herman Rogersou; Hazlett Rodgers; R. E. Hagberg; Charles D. Bell; Clarence Spitznogle; Graham Nightingale; Walter E. Mokau; and Abraham Pruisky.

8. Members of the Brooke County Bar Association, Weirton, W. Va.

"Alumns serving Rampfeast, 1956, to buy cafeteria equipment.  Sale was a success.  Standing by the wall, left to right, are girls who served food.  Barbara Cogar, Connie Ware, Frances Gladwell, Maxine House.  Cooks who prepared food are Lafa Hosey, Mrs. Olive Nichols, and Robert G. Andrick who was manager of the cafeteria from 1955 to 1960.  At the center of the room is Miss Aretta Summers and Mrs. Ruth Morton Himes, both reflecting appreciation for the new high school building.  They were teachers of whom the school was proud."

9. Webster Springs High School Cafeteria Ramp Feast, Webster County, W. Va.

Driver Education Class, 1956, Webster County, W. Va.  Front Row Pictured Left to Right:  Robert Andrick (Instructor), Elbert Gum, Arvilla Pugh, Margaret Shipman, Mary McCoy, Ania Schrader, Aaron Chapman, Bill Gibson, Joey Friend, Bill Hull, Roger Hall, Raymond Gregory and Bernard Lewis.  Back Row Pictured Left to Right; Willavene Riffle, Norma Shears, Shirley Eubank, Mava Helmick, Jane Wilson, Molly Pulliam, Carolyn Foreman and Macel Lowther.

10. White Springs High School Driver Education Class, Webster County, W. Va.

Board of Education and Supervisory Staff, 1956, Webster County, W. Va.  Pictured sitting, left to right; Howard Fletcher, Lawrence Berry, Orvak Cogar, Leslie B. Robinson (president of the board), and Dock Cutlip.  Standing;  Fred Berry (supervisor of instruction), Ed Cunningham (supervisor of transportation, buildings and grounds), John Shock (superintendent of schools), and C. Paul Cutlip (assistant superintendent of schools).

11. Board of Education and Supervisory Staff, Webster County, W. Va.

12. Hallway in Webster Springs High School, Webster County, W. Va.

yearbook photos

13. Webster Springs High School Advisors and Senior Class of 1956, Webster County, W. Va.

14. Buckwheat Festival Queen Ceres XV, Preston County, W. Va.

15. Artist's Rendering of the Mont Chateau Lodge at Cheat Lake, Monongalia County, W. Va.

'From left to right: Mrs. Carl Johnson, Mrs. John Schuster, Mrs. J. R. Cresswell, Mrs. L. H. Palmer.  Seated is Mrs. C. L. DeLaney, Chairwoman.'

16. Monongalia County Council of Churches Women's Division Planning Committee

17. WVU Football Team

Arnold Hall on corner of Willey and Prospect Street.

18. Arnold Hall Women's Dormitory during Construction, West Virginia University

Arnold Hall is located at corner of Willey and Prospect street.

19. Arnold Hall Women's Dormitory during Construction, West Virginia University

Mechanical Hall II stood where the Mountainlair parking garage plaza is today, bordering Prospect Street.  The old Armory building bounded N. High Street enclosing the area that is now the Mountainlair plaza for a football field that was used until the stadium below Woodburn Hall was built.  Corner of Armory pictured on right.

20. Mechanical Hall II Fire, West Virginia University

21. Mechanical Hall II Fire, West Virginia University

22. Mechanical Hall II Fire, West Virginia University

23. Mechanical Hall II Fire, West Virginia University

24. Mechanical Hall II Fire, West Virginia University

25. Mechanical Hall II Fire, West Virginia University

26. Mechanical Hall II Fire, West Virginia University

27. Mechanical Hall II Fire, West Virginia University

28. Mechanical Hall II Fire, West Virginia University

29. Mechanical Hall II Fire, West Virginia University

30. Mechanical Hall II Fire Damage, West Virginia University

Note the cost for admission is $3.00.

31. Fans Lined Up at Main Entrance to Mountaineer Field, West Virginia University

32. Tearing Down of Old Medical School Building and Building a New Bookstore, WVU

33. Graduating Class, School of Journalism, West Virginia University

34. Honorary Degree Recipients and Irvin Stewart, West Virginia University

35. William D. Barns, Professor of History, West Virginia University

From the New Dominion, February 16, 1956. Shown, Left to right, Dr. Charles Novman, Dr. Gordon R. McKinney. Members of the University Faculty.

36. Cancer Researchers, West Virginia University

Left to Right, First row: Maruin M. McDowell, Gary VanMeter, Joe Bohar, Lyle Riffe3, Dr. R.C. Gunton, Gerald C. Michael; Second row: George Reissig, Ferrel, John McAlvoy, Dr. C.D. Thomas, Turner, Mr. D.B. Williamson, Joel Gwinn, Dr. John Ollom, Mr. Stanley Farr; Third row: Luther Clauss, Dave Guinn, Dr. O.R. Ford, Bill Conners, Tom McCoy, Willis Hill.

37. Physics Staff and Faculty, West Virginia University

38. Jack Thayer of New Cumberland, Freshman Football Team Quarterback, West Virginia University

'1: Dene, 2: Fitzgerald, 3: Glisan, 4: Goe, 5: Green, 6: Hamric, 7: Lawson, 8: Lewis, 9: Loufakis, 10: McGown, 11: Martin, 12: Petty, 13: Powell, 14: Rice, 15: Williams, 16: Samsell 17: Wyatt.' First gentleman in line on left, facing camera, with stripes on his gown sleeves is Perley Isaac Reed.

39. Graduating Journalism Class of 1956, West Virginia University

40. Librarians Robert F. Munn and Charles Butler, West Virginia University

41. WVU Football Team Takes the Field through the Legs of a Huge Mountaineer Mascot, West Virginia University

42. Baltimore and Ohio Steam Engine

A B&O Engine in an unidentified rail yard.

43. Baltimore and Ohio Engine

'Queen Ceres XV - (15th); 1956 Preston County Buckwheat Festival'

44. Buckwheat Festival Queen Ceres XV, Judy Kimble of Rowlesburg, W. Va.

45. John C. Shaw, Buckhannon, W. Va.

'Left to Right - (Speaker's Table); two unknown men, George Clinton (Parkersburg), Governor Cecil Underwood, Senator John D. Hoblitzell, Jr., Robert B. McDougle (Parkersburg), Leonard Hall, Senator Chapman Revercomb, three unknown.

46. Dinner Honoring Senator John Hoblitzell, Jr.

Back Row:  Brewer, Holbert, Papas, Heury, Zabeau, Kennell, Hoffman; Middle Row: Skeen, Armstrong; Front Row:  Carter, Quinet?

47. State Federation of Labor Members at Convention in Clarksburg, W. Va

A group photograph of Congressmen gathered on the tarmac in front of an airplane.

48. Robert C. Byrd with Members of Congress Appointed to Attend the Funeral of Senator Harley Kilgore

From left to right: Donald G. Lazzelle, Jr.; J. O. Knapp; A. S. Fleming; Mrs. C. P. Stout; Chauncey D. Price and Milton M. Tyree.

49. F. H. A. Committee Members, Morgantown, W. Va.

50. Traveller's Home Historical Marker on Route 60 from Lewisburg to Richwood, W. Va.

51. Pontiac's War Marker on State Route 2 Between Wheeling and New Martinsville, W. Va.

The trustees of the Benedum Foundation at Benedum Civic Center: front row from left to right 1) Mrs. R. L. Cutlip, 4) Mrs. Byron Randolph, 8) Mrs. Margaret Merrells; second row 1) David Johnson 4) Mrs. Ross Linger third row 4) R. L. Cutlip; fourth row 2) Rev. Ross Linger 3) Byron Randolph.

52. Trustees of the Benedum Foundation, Bridgeport, W. Va.

53. NKP 777 Locomotive, Huntington, W. Va

54. White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier Co., W. Va.

Looking at the station from across the tracks.

55. Brooks Train Station, Brooks, W. Va.

A train occupies the tracks of the yard near Hinton, W. Va.

56. C&O Yards, Avis, W. Va.

57. Mr. Vass Standing in Avis C & O Yards Next to Train, Summers Co., W. Va.

A class poses with their teacher on the school steps.

58. Hinton High School Class Photo, Hinton, W. Va.

Republican party members campaign for the party and register people to vote on the corner of Third Avenue and Temple Street. Subjects unidentified.

59. Republicans Registering Voters on Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.

An unidentified man cuts a cake to celebrate the birthday of President Dwight D. "Ike" Eisenhower. In the background hangs a campaign poster to re-elect Eisenhower as president with Richard Nixon as his vice-president.

60. Republican Headquarters, Hinton, W. Va.

A group of unidentified women stand around a birthday cake dedicated to President Dwight D. "Ike" Eisenhower's birthday. In the background hangs a campaign poster to re-elect Eisenhower as president with Richard Nixon as his vice-president.

61. Republican Headquarters, Hinton, W. Va.

Meador, left, and Martin, right, pose together for the picture. Behind them on the tractor is a young Cletis Lyons.

62. Cassie Meador and Mabel Lu Martin at River Ridge near Hinton, W. Va.

An unidentified man is pictured outside the C. & O. station. An Esso station is also pictured in the background.

63. Train Station in Sandstone, W. Va.

Read pictured sitting in a chair.

64. Prosecuting Attorney Tom Read of Summers County, W. Va.

View of the burning building from across the street.

65. Mechanical Hall on Fire, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

Looking from across the river to the city of Hinton.

66. Bridge to Hinton, W. Va.

Jerry West, No. 42, is pictured with his high school basketball team and Coach Roy Williams.West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West also led his team to victory at the West Virginia State High School Basketball Championship in 1956, a first for the team.

67. The East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Chrest was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

68. Jack Chrest of East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Fischer was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

69. Ronnie Fischer of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Akers was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

70. Roy Akers of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Pauley was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

71. Jack Pauley of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Basham was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

72. Gifford Basham of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

A referee and teammates come to West's aid during a high school basketball game.West was the East Bank High School's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

73. An Injured Jerry West during a High School Basketball Tournament Game

East Bank High School's Gary Stover, No. 17, and Morgantown's Jay Jacobs, No. 3, jump for a rebound during the championship game. Jerry West, not pictured, was also playing at this game as the team's starting small forward.West led East Bank High School to victory at this game, scoring 43 of the 71 points against Morgantown. The final score was 71-56. It was the first time East Bank High School won the state championship title.

74. High School Basketball Players Fight for Rebound at Championship Game, Morgantown, W. Va.

Leonord Greer, left, and Robert Buckley, right, are pictured during a drill at practice. The boys were teammates of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 basketball team secured the first ever state championship title for the high school.

75. East Bank High School Basketball Players at Practice, East Bank, W. Va.

Coach Roy Williams gives West a once-over after the star took a hard fall during the semi-final game in the state basketball tournament. West played for East Bank High School and led the team to victory, the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

76. Jerry West Examined by High School Basketball Coach After Falling in Semi-Final Game

East Bank High School's Gary Stover, No. 17, drives in for a layup while Mullens High School's Gene Miller tries to halt the play. Also pictured is Mullens player Ronnie Cook and East Bank player Jack Landers, No. 11.Jerry West was also a player in this game and led the team to victory. The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.West was East Bank High School's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

77. Scene from the West Virginia State High School Basketball Championship Semi-Finals

A portrait of the team, coached by Roy E. Williams. Jerry West is pictured in the center holding the trophy. The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

78. East Bank High School Championship Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Jerry West and teammates are pictured celebrating and drinking milk in a locker room with their coaches. The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

79. East Bank High School Basketball Team in the Locker Room during State Tournament

Pictured from left to right is Willie Akers of Mullens High School, Mr. Hurt from Beckley High School, Jack Landers from East Bank High School, Jerry West from East Bank High School, Jay Jacobs from Morgantown High School, and Mr. Davis from Morgantown High School.West was East Bank High School's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.He team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

80. The All-Tournament Team of West Virginia State High School Championship

Jerry West, East Bank High School's small starting forward, helped secure the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

81. A Crowd Welcomes Back the State Champion High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Coach Roy E. Williams stands behind a microphone to address the crowd. Jerry West led the East Bank High School basketball team to secure its first ever state championship title.West was the team's small starting forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

82. Crowd Greets the East Bank High School Basketball Champions, East Bank, W. Va.

With this shot, West (No. 12) makes the shot that scores him a new state high school record of 860 points in a season with only 6:50 left in the game. Also on the court is Bob Green (No. 20) of East Bank and Bob Short (No. 24) of Mullens.West was East Bank High School's small starting forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.In 1956, West led his team to secure its first ever state championship title.

83. Jerry West Making Shot that Gave Him New State High School Scoring Record

West is pictured throwing a basketball through the basket nonchalantly. He was East Bank High School's small starting forward.West was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season

84. Portrait of Jerry West, East Bank, W. Va.

West played as East Bank High School's small starting forward. He led his team to secure its first ever state championship title.He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

85. Jerry West Holds the Basketball State Championship Trophy, East Bank, W. Va.

West lead the East Bank High School basketball team to secure it's first ever state championship title as the team's starting small forward.  He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.He went on to play for West Virginia University from 1956-1960 and then for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1960-1974.

86. Jerry West Holding the State Basketball Championship Trophy, East Bank, W. Va.

East Bank High School basketball coach Roy E. Williams, right, shakes the hand of Jerry West, left, in the dressing room after beating Mullens High School in Morgantown and winning the state championship title.West was East Bank's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

87. Coach Williams Congratulates Jerry West after State Championship Victory, Morgantown, W. Va.

Williams, right, seems to be telling his star, Jerry West, left, not to worry after West fouled out of the game with 5:27 minutes left to play.West lead East Bank High School to secure its first ever state championship title as the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

88. East Bank High School Basketball Coach Roy Williams with Star Player Jerry West at State Basketball Tournament Game

Jerry West attended East Bank High School before moving on to West Virginia University, where he continued his basketball career.West led his team to its first ever state championship title as the starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager. West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938 and rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.

89. Jerry West's High School Basketball Team Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.

Jerry West, pictured holding the trophy, poses with his East Bank High School basketball team after winning the state championship. West led his team as the starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.

90. Jerry West and High School Basketball Team with Championship Trophy, East Bank, W. Va.

A crowd celebrates the victory in front of the East Bank High School building. Jerry West is pictured in a striped shirt, standing beside a boy holding the trophy on the left of the photograph.West led the East Bank High School basketball team to its first ever West Virginia state championship title. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.

91. A Crowd Celebrating East Bank High School Basketball Team's Championship Win, East Bank, W. Va.

A crowd celebrates the victory in front of East Bank High School.Jerry West led the East Bank High School basketball team to its first ever West Virginia state championship title. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.

92. State Championship Victory Celebration at East Bank High School, East Bank, W. Va.

Stover and Green pose with the game ball after securing the state championship victory.Jerry West led the East Bank High School basketball team to its first ever West Virginia state championship title. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.

93. Gary Stover and Bob Green Present the Championship Game Ball, East Bank, W. Va.

Roy Williams speaks to a crowd in front of the East Bank High School building after the East Bank High School basketball team won its first ever state championship title.Jerry West led the East Bank High School basketball team to victory as its starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

94. Coach Roy Williams Addresses Crowd during Celebration of Championship Win, East Bank, W. Va.

Band members play to celebrate the East Bank High School basketball team winning its first ever state championship title. Young Clinton Jeffreys, mascot for the East Bank High School band, blows a horn to celebrate the homecoming of the State Basktball Champions.

95. Celebration for East Bank High School State Champions, East Bank, W. Va.

Girls proceed down the field during the ceremony. Subjects unidentified.

96. Rhododendron Girls State Coronation Ceremony Procession