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1. Tipple of Lamar Colliery Company, Springton, W. Va. or Lamar, W. Va.

IDNO:
002075
Title:
Tipple of Lamar Colliery Company, Springton, W. Va. or Lamar, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
The two girls are sitting on a porch railing.

2. Kincaid, Mary Gwynn and Jesse Perkins

IDNO:
003964
Title:
Kincaid, Mary Gwynn and Jesse Perkins
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
The two girls are sitting on a porch railing.

3. Fire Creek Depot

IDNO:
004021
Title:
Fire Creek Depot
Date:
ca. 1935
Two men wearing cowboy hats and holding violins.

4. Fiddle Players in Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
006107
Title:
Fiddle Players in Grafton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Two men wearing cowboy hats and holding violins.
Members of a string band perform their music for a crowd.

5. String Band, Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
006109
Title:
String Band, Grafton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Members of a string band perform their music for a crowd.
'On the S. W. corner of Pleasant and High Streets. First two story building in Morgantown.'

6. McLeery Building in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008314
Title:
McLeery Building in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
'On the S. W. corner of Pleasant and High Streets. First two story building in Morgantown.'
The front of Marriotts Service Station in Morgantown, West Virginia. Former site of the Morgan home.

7. Marriott's Service Station, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008430
Title:
Marriott's Service Station, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
The front of Marriotts Service Station in Morgantown, West Virginia. Former site of the Morgan home.
Building was located on the corner of High St. and Pleasant St.

8. Neville Building in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008477
Title:
Neville Building in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Building was located on the corner of High St. and Pleasant St.
Crowds rush the Second National Bank on high street during the Depression.

9. Rush on Second National Bank During the Depression, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
011920
Title:
Rush on Second National Bank During the Depression, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Crowds rush the Second National Bank on high street during the Depression.
View of the Mingo Oak 'the largest oak tree in the world cut down in 1938 because of fungus' near Holden, W. Va.

10. Mingo Oak Near Holden, W. Va.

IDNO:
013444
Title:
Mingo Oak Near Holden, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
View of the Mingo Oak 'the largest oak tree in the world cut down in 1938 because of fungus' near Holden, W. Va.
Renown composer and Professor of Music at WVU, 1963-1977.

11. Dr. Thomas Canning, Music, West Virginia University

IDNO:
021143
Title:
Dr. Thomas Canning, Music, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Renown composer and Professor of Music at WVU, 1963-1977.

12. Dr. Phoebia Moore

IDNO:
029872
Title:
Dr. Phoebia Moore
Date:
ca. 1935
Candid portrait of husband and wife, Clifford and Eva Condon from Morgantown, West Virginia. The photograph was probably taken in Long Beach, California.

13. Ciifford and Eva Condon of Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
037998
Title:
Ciifford and Eva Condon of Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Candid portrait of husband and wife, Clifford and Eva Condon from Morgantown, West Virginia. The photograph was probably taken in Long Beach, California.
The high school was part of West Virginia University and is located above the downtown campus.

14. University Demonstration High School, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039950
Title:
University Demonstration High School, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
The high school was part of West Virginia University and is located above the downtown campus.
Andersonville was a Confederate military prison, notorious for the cruel treatment of Union prisoners. Over 200 West Virginia soldiers died here and are buried in this cemetery.

15. Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Ga.

IDNO:
040157
Title:
Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Ga.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Andersonville was a Confederate military prison, notorious for the cruel treatment of Union prisoners. Over 200 West Virginia soldiers died here and are buried in this cemetery.
View at the foot of Seneca Rocks.

16. Smoke Hole, Pendleton County, W.Va.

IDNO:
040209
Title:
Smoke Hole, Pendleton County, W.Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
View at the foot of Seneca Rocks.
Banner over the road in photograph reads: "For The Good Roads Amendment November 2nd".

17. Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
040979
Title:
Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Banner over the road in photograph reads: "For The Good Roads Amendment November 2nd".
The area was the location of the H&N parking lot in 1987.

18. O. L. Hoover, Avis Near Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
045441
Title:
O. L. Hoover, Avis Near Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
The area was the location of the H&N parking lot in 1987.
A group of unidentified men pose by New River.

19. Group Portrait at Site of Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
045649
Title:
Group Portrait at Site of Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
A group of unidentified men pose by New River.
Unidentified workers inspect the damage.

20. Wreck No. 474 at Hawk's Nest State Park, W. Va.

IDNO:
045794
Title:
Wreck No. 474 at Hawk's Nest State Park, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Unidentified workers inspect the damage.
Labeled on back of photo is "Griffin", perhaps identifying the man leaning on the bleachers.

21. Avis Baseball Park, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
045826
Title:
Avis Baseball Park, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Labeled on back of photo is "Griffin", perhaps identifying the man leaning on the bleachers.
Neely pictured inside the building which was first the Avis Ashland Station and then a Cleaner's. The tavern is at the foot of Avis Overhead Bridge.

22. Joe Neely Inside 'The Stand' Tavern, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
045873
Title:
Joe Neely Inside 'The Stand' Tavern, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Neely pictured inside the building which was first the Avis Ashland Station and then a Cleaner's. The tavern is at the foot of Avis Overhead Bridge.
Print number 872c.

23. University High School Basketball Team, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
045945
Title:
University High School Basketball Team, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Print number 872c.
Photographer's home at 112 Greenbrier Drive.

24. Robert R. Keller Home, Bellepoint, W. Va.

IDNO:
046030
Title:
Robert R. Keller Home, Bellepoint, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Photographer's home at 112 Greenbrier Drive.
Airplanes line the field waiting to take off.

25. West Virginia Air Tour in Wyoming County, W. Va.

IDNO:
046239
Title:
West Virginia Air Tour in Wyoming County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Airplanes line the field waiting to take off.
Caption on back of photograph reads: "John W. Davis, well known New York lawyer, and former Presidential candidate on the Democratic ticket. Photographed on the S.S. Europa on his return to Gotham after a vacation trip abroad."

26. Former Presidential Candidate Returning From Europe, John W. Davis Aboard the S.S. Europa

IDNO:
046824
Title:
Former Presidential Candidate Returning From Europe, John W. Davis Aboard the S.S. Europa
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Caption on back of photograph reads: "John W. Davis, well known New York lawyer, and former Presidential candidate on the Democratic ticket. Photographed on the S.S. Europa on his return to Gotham after a vacation trip abroad."

27. Herman Kump, Governor of W. Va. Greeting Children

IDNO:
047008
Title:
Herman Kump, Governor of W. Va. Greeting Children
Date:
ca. 1935
Claimed to weight 16,500 pounds, this cannon is an ancient piece of artillery donated by former Congressman Littlepage. The cannon was used during the Civil War in the southern states and was brought to Hinton from the state of Florida.

28. Cannon at Courthouse Square, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047425
Title:
Cannon at Courthouse Square, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Claimed to weight 16,500 pounds, this cannon is an ancient piece of artillery donated by former Congressman Littlepage. The cannon was used during the Civil War in the southern states and was brought to Hinton from the state of Florida.
Looking at the school building from across the street. School children are pictured walked up the steps and around the building on either side.

29. Forest Hill School, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047826
Title:
Forest Hill School, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Looking at the school building from across the street. School children are pictured walked up the steps and around the building on either side.
Family pictured on Bacon Mountain, overlooking the town of Talcott. From left to right is Jim Fritz, Catherine Fritz, Lena Noel, Peggy Fritz, Howard Fritz, and Macel Fritz.

30. Fritz Family Portrait, Talcott, W. Va.

IDNO:
047897
Title:
Fritz Family Portrait, Talcott, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Family pictured on Bacon Mountain, overlooking the town of Talcott. From left to right is Jim Fritz, Catherine Fritz, Lena Noel, Peggy Fritz, Howard Fritz, and Macel Fritz.
Garrity, pictured at far right, with three unidentified campers. The camp became "Camp Summers" in 1985.

31. Irish Garrity's Camp, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047899
Title:
Irish Garrity's Camp, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Garrity, pictured at far right, with three unidentified campers. The camp became "Camp Summers" in 1985.
Garrity, pictured third from left, poses with three unidentified campers. The camp later became "Camp Summers" in 1985.

32. Irish Garrity's Camp, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047900
Title:
Irish Garrity's Camp, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Garrity, pictured third from left, poses with three unidentified campers. The camp later became "Camp Summers" in 1985.
A group of unidentified boys pictured outside their cabin. The camp later became "Camp Summers" in 1985.

33. Campers at Irish Garrity's Camp, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047901
Title:
Campers at Irish Garrity's Camp, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
A group of unidentified boys pictured outside their cabin. The camp later became "Camp Summers" in 1985.
Back row, left to right: Irish Garrity, Punchy Neely, three unidentified campers, and John Herbert Swatts. Bobby Neely pictured far left in the second row. Bill Neely pictured far right in first row.The camp later became "Camp Summers" in 1985.

34. Group Portrait of Campers and Irish Garrity's Camp, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047902
Title:
Group Portrait of Campers and Irish Garrity's Camp, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Back row, left to right: Irish Garrity, Punchy Neely, three unidentified campers, and John Herbert Swatts. Bobby Neely pictured far left in the second row. Bill Neely pictured far right in first row.The camp later became "Camp Summers" in 1985.
Three unidentified campers are pictured swimming in a watering hole.

35. Campers Swimming at Irish Garrity's Camp, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047903
Title:
Campers Swimming at Irish Garrity's Camp, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Three unidentified campers are pictured swimming in a watering hole.
Garrity, pictured top left, with campers. Next to him is Punchy Neely. On the far right is John Herbert Swatts. Bobby Neely pictured on far left of the second row. Bill Neely pictured sitting on the far right. The other campers are unidentified.The camp later became "Camp Summer" in 1985.

36. Group Portrait of Campers at Irish Garrity's Camp, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047904
Title:
Group Portrait of Campers at Irish Garrity's Camp, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Garrity, pictured top left, with campers. Next to him is Punchy Neely. On the far right is John Herbert Swatts. Bobby Neely pictured on far left of the second row. Bill Neely pictured sitting on the far right. The other campers are unidentified.The camp later became "Camp Summer" in 1985.
Campers spend their free time by the water. The camp later became "Camp Summers" in 1985.

37. Boys Swimming at Irish Garrity's Camp, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047905
Title:
Boys Swimming at Irish Garrity's Camp, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Campers spend their free time by the water. The camp later became "Camp Summers" in 1985.
Hartford pictured playing his instrument at the 1717 Temple St. residence. Hartford made fiddles and clocks, and was known for his mastery in woodcraft.

38. Howard Hartford Playing His Fiddle, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048096
Title:
Howard Hartford Playing His Fiddle, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Hartford pictured playing his instrument at the 1717 Temple St. residence. Hartford made fiddles and clocks, and was known for his mastery in woodcraft.
The girls stand next to their brother holding the family pup.

39. Madge, Phyllis, and Roy Lee Honaker at Their Home, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048158
Title:
Madge, Phyllis, and Roy Lee Honaker at Their Home, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
The girls stand next to their brother holding the family pup.
Home built by Dr. Ryan. Small building in the background is Dr. Trail's office. Behind the office is A. T. Whitlock Store, which closed later in the 1930's.

40. Trail Home and Office at Indian Mills, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048176
Title:
Trail Home and Office at Indian Mills, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Home built by Dr. Ryan. Small building in the background is Dr. Trail's office. Behind the office is A. T. Whitlock Store, which closed later in the 1930's.
W.M.A. members and woman pictured on the store's front porch. Subjects unidentified.

41. Modern Woodmen of America at A. T. Whitlock Store, Indian Mills, W. Va.

IDNO:
048188
Title:
Modern Woodmen of America at A. T. Whitlock Store, Indian Mills, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
W.M.A. members and woman pictured on the store's front porch. Subjects unidentified.
Martin sitting on top of a horse as they travel across the dirt path. Martin was a soldier during World War II.

42. Granville Martin Riding a Horse in Possum Hollow, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048380
Title:
Granville Martin Riding a Horse in Possum Hollow, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Martin sitting on top of a horse as they travel across the dirt path. Martin was a soldier during World War II.
Looking over the city from the hills above.

43. City of Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049096
Title:
City of Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Looking over the city from the hills above.
An unidentified man walks in the foreground of the photo while behind him people exit and enter the A. W. Cox store.

44. Shoppers on Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049206
Title:
Shoppers on Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
An unidentified man walks in the foreground of the photo while behind him people exit and enter the A. W. Cox store.
Adkins pictured beside an automobile.

45. Donnie Adkins, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049224
Title:
Donnie Adkins, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Adkins pictured beside an automobile.
The unidentified boy poses on the snowy ground while wearing skis.

46. Neely Boy on Skis in Snow-Covered Lewisburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
049282
Title:
Neely Boy on Skis in Snow-Covered Lewisburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
The unidentified boy poses on the snowy ground while wearing skis.
Neely pictured wearing skis on the snow-covered ground.

47. Young Neely Boy Skiing Through Lewisburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
049283
Title:
Young Neely Boy Skiing Through Lewisburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Neely pictured wearing skis on the snow-covered ground.
Ocie and Garnet Young, first cousins of Charles P. Wood, are pictured together.

48. Wesley Young's Daughters in Bertha, W. Va.

IDNO:
049536
Title:
Wesley Young's Daughters in Bertha, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Ocie and Garnet Young, first cousins of Charles P. Wood, are pictured together.