Portrait of Marion Stage McTaggart. Marion was born on December 24, 1909, and was a graduate of Marietta College and Smith College. She married David Dillon on September 21, 1934. She died on February 18, 1990.
Bird's Eye View of Southside Section, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Fairmont W. Va. Mar. 15-23. I started to work here today. I am staying at Richards. My address is 314 Madison St. Daddy' Postcard sent to Ellen Belle Hickle, Fairchance, Pa. Box 207 on March 15, 1925.
Abraham, George, Michael Nuce of Monongalia County, W. Va
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
'Michael Nuce. One of Monongalia county's oldest and most picturesque residents, Michael (Uncle Mike) Nuce, 90, died on Saturday morning in his home near Rock Forge. His death was caused by complications following a dislocated hip and other injuries suffered in a fall late last summer. The funeral will be conducted in Davidson's chapel at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be in East Oak Grove cemetery. The widely-known nonagenarian spent his lifetime and died on the farm where he was born. His parents were Michael and Susan Homer Nuce. He lived to see all his immediate relatives pass on except one brother, Abraham, 93, who lives on the old Kingwood Pike. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. Included is Mrs. Horace G. Flanagan, who lived at the Nuce Homestead. Nuce was looked upon by his neighbors and friends as a shrewd, but unerringly fair dealer. Many of his activities had become almost legendary with his associates.'
Back Row: Ernest Burky, Erwin Burky, Henry Arnold, Julia Burky Arnold, Alma Ramsey Burky, Werner Burky, Fred Burky. Seated Adults: Alma Betler Burky, Fred Burky Sr., Eliza Dubach Burky, Lena Haslebacher Burky. Children: Howard, Ralph.
Children of Charles Ward's Family, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Children of Charles Ward's family,left to right: Margaret Fleming Ward McCabe (1895-1967), daughter of Charles Ward, Edwin Price(b-1921), son of T. Brooke Price & Caroline B. Ward, Brooks Fleming McCabe(b-1920), son of Robert E. McCabe & Margaret F. Ward (b - 1920).
Resort owned by John Hunt, an African-American who owned and operated several resorts, restaurants, hotels and eateries in Preston and Monongalia Counties. Information on pages 33,40,100-101, in the book, "Our Monongalia..." by Connie Rice. Other information included with the photograph, "Reproduced from the John H. Hunt family photos, held by WVU Women's Centenary Project Center for Women's Studies Archives. Original loaned by Virginia Hunt Chandler.
Hatfield Clan Gathered at Statue of Anderson Hatfield, Sarah Ann, Logan County, W. V.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
The statue of the famous patriarch of the Hatfield family marks his grave and has the names of his children etched on the front. The statue of "Devil Anse" is facing down Main Island Creek, with his back "forever turned upon the Tug Fork Country and the McCoys".
Caption on postcard reads: "This view of Martinsburg's main business artery looks north and was taken a little north of the public square. The street was named for Queen Charlotte, wife of George III, King of England at the time Martinsburg was laid out in 1773. At the public square Queen Street intersects King Street. The town as originally surveyed comprised 130 acres, divided into 279 lots. This land was owned by General Adam Stephen, founder of the town. When the Revolution began in 1775 Martinsburg had but 150 inhabitants, one percent of the present population approximately 15,000." Published by Shenandoah Publishing House. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on postcard reads: "Berkeley County was named for Norbonne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Virginia's most popular colonial governor. The county was set off from Frederick County in 1772 and the first court held in a private log house. The original court house was built of stone 1773-75. In 1801 Berkeley, which extended from the Blue Ridge to the Alleghanies, was divided and the eastern half organized as Jefferson County. In 1863 Berkeley and jefferson were placed in West Virginia due to the influence of the B. & O. Railroad. This attractive court house was built in 1809." Published by Shenandoah Publishing House. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on postcard reads: "When Martinsburg was laid out at the outset of the Revolution, provision was made for a public square at the intersection of King and Queen streets by taking a quarter of each of the four contiguous blocks. Down through the years the public square has played an important role in the life of first the village, then the town, and now the city. Above is shown Comrey's Concert Band giving a concert prior to the annual Berkeley County Fair parade. The large building in the picture is the home of the Old National Bank, the oldest banking institution in the city, organized in 1865. See original for correspondence. Published by Shenandoah Publishing House. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
St. Joseph's Parochial School; Martinsburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Caption on postcard reads: "This Roman Catholic educational institution was started as early as January 1, 1838, but suspended operations on November 4, 1841. However, the school was reopened on September 4, 1883, and has been in continuous operation since. In 1905 a four year high school course was introduced and in 1913 the modernly equipped eight room building shown above was erected on South Queen street. It serves 250 pupils from St. Joseph's parish, who support the school by paid tuitions, and the school is ably conducted by seven Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul." Published by Shenandoah Publishing House. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Interior View of Lobby in Waldo Hotel; Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Call the "Tourists' Headquarters",the view includes the inside balconies of the Waldo Hotel in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Published by Curt Teich & Co. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)