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IDNO:
000734
Title:
Horizontal Engines with Big Fly Wheels
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Row of oil engines.
IDNO:
000797
Title:
Hastings No. 1 Compression Station
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Birdeye's view of Hope Gas Compression Station at Hastings, West Virginia. Hope Gas Beacon. 41 EMS Wide; 46 EMS Deep.
IDNO:
002236
Title:
Coal Official Speaking at a Dinner During Consolidation Coal Inspection Trip
Date:
ca. 1948
IDNO:
002240
Title:
Lewis, John L. at Dinner During an Inspection Trip
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
John L. Lewis standing behind a table during a Consolidation Coal Co. Inspection Trip.
IDNO:
002241
Title:
Lewis, John L. Speaks at Dinner During a Consolidation Coal Company Inspection Trip
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
John Lewis at a dinner during a Consolidation Coal Co. Inspection Trip.
IDNO:
002242
Title:
Coal Official Speaking at a Dinner During Consolidation Coal Inspection Trip
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
John L. Lewis is seated in this picture.
IDNO:
002243
Title:
Coal Officials at Dinner During a Consolidation Coal Company Inspection Trip
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Official giving speech behind dinner table during Consolidation Coal Co. Inspection trip in 1948.
IDNO:
002245
Title:
Coal Officials Talking at Dinner During a Consolidation Coal Company Inspection Trip Dinner
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Three coal officials talking during a Consolidation Coal Co. Inspection trip.
IDNO:
002246
Title:
Coal Officials Socializing during Inspection Trip Dinner
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Coal officials getting drinks during a Consolidation Coal Co. Inspection trip.
IDNO:
002247
Title:
Coal Official Speaking at a Dinner During Consolidation Coal Inspection Trip
Date:
ca. 1948
IDNO:
002252
Title:
Coal Officials Socializing During Inspection Trip
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Three men laughing during a Consolidation Coal Co. Inspection trip.
IDNO:
002422
Title:
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company Inspection Trip
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Group of coal officials during a Consolidation Coal Co. Inspection trip.
IDNO:
002438
Title:
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company Inspection Trip
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Group of coal officials sitting in chairs during a Consolidation Coal Co. Inspection trip.
IDNO:
002443
Title:
Electric Mine Cars at Arkwright Mine, Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company Inspection Trip
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Filled coal cars being driven out of mine during a Consolidation Coal Co. Inspection trip.
IDNO:
005468
Title:
Aerial View of the West Virginia State Capitol Building in Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
IDNO:
005983
Title:
W. A. Woodyard Lumber Company, Grafton W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Workers at the Woodyard Lumber Company on West Main Street in Grafton, West Virginia. The photograph was taken in the shed as a log is being cut into boards. L to R: Ralph Woodyard (son of owner), Edwin Woodyard (son of owner), unidentified worker, Bill Woodyard (son of owner), and W. A. Woodyard, owner. The lumber company was owned and operated by the Woodyard family until 1990. The property was sold and the building was razed in 1992.
IDNO:
005985
Title:
Woodyard Lumber Company Family and Employees, Grafton W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Woodyard family members and employees outside at the lumber yard on West Main Street in Grafton, West Virginia. Left to right: W. A. Woodyard, owner of the company (holding a measuring stick) and father; Bertha Woodyard-daughter; Ralph Woodyard-son; Clair Woodyard-son; Unidentified employee; Bill Woodyard-son; Norman Woodyard-son; Unidentified employee; Unidentified employee.
IDNO:
009918
Title:
Don Knotts' Wife Kathryn Elaine (Metz) - Photo from the 1948 Monticola
Date:
ca. 1948
IDNO:
012377
Title:
Administration Building, Babcock State Park, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Aerial view of the Administration Building and parking area at Babcock State Park in Fayette County, W. Va.
IDNO:
012378
Title:
Hawk's Nest State Park, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Pictured is the parking area and view of Hawk's Nest State Park on U.S. Route 60, Fayette County. From this station you can see the famous New River Canyon which is visited by thousands of persons each year.
IDNO:
013267
Title:
Traffic in front of Mercer's Drug Store on West Main Street, U. S. Route 50, in Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
IDNO:
013269
Title:
Traffic in front of the Movie Theatre on Pike Street (U.S. 50), Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Playing at the theatre: Johnny Weismuller 'The Lost Tribe' and George Brent in 'The Kid from Cleveland.
IDNO:
013422
Title:
Caretta Hollow, McDowell County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Coal Tipple, coal cars and buildings along the tracks.
IDNO:
013437
Title:
Traffic on U. S. 119 at Monitor Junction in Logan County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
IDNO:
013468
Title:
War Motor Service, McDowell County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
View of the War Motor Service building with a wrecker parked out in front.
IDNO:
013859
Title:
Trammell Hollis, Inc. Presents Truck to 4H Club, Martinsburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Lettering on truck door reads: '4H Clubs and Agriculture - furnished by Trammell Hollis, Inc., Martinsburg, W. Va.'
IDNO:
015143
Title:
Intersection of W. Va. 10 and W. Va. 16 in Wyoming County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
IDNO:
015243
Title:
Little Fishing Creek Bridge on Route 7, Wetzel County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
View of automobile traveling on W. Va. 7 over Little Fishing Creek Bridge in Wetzel County.
IDNO:
015356
Title:
Traffic on W. Va. 2, Pleasants County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
IDNO:
015430
Title:
W. Va. State Road Number 20, North of Webster Springs, Webster County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
A car drives down the road on W. Va. Number 20.
IDNO:
015470
Title:
Turkey Hunters J. N. Woodell and Alex Stout, Webster County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
IDNO:
018741
Title:
Armstrong Hall Construction Scene, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Site of new classroom building, middle of November. Foundation ready for steel.
IDNO:
022801
Title:
Gastric Emptying Studies, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Students participating in Gastric Emptying Studies each sampling milky liquid in a beaker while faculties in a lab coat looking over them. Photo includes 'Martha Coyne.'
IDNO:
024088
Title:
Librarian Elmer M. Grieder, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Librarian from July 1, 1947 - August 31, 1949.
IDNO:
029924
Title:
Gov. M. M. Neely
Date:
ca. 1948
IDNO:
039217
Title:
Shop Track, East Yard, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Train maintenance workers L to R : A. C. Via, Noah Richmond, "Big Boy" Karnes
IDNO:
039218
Title:
Preacher Eddie Martin, East Yard Shop Track, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Preacher Eddie Martin delivers a sermon outside the locker room.
IDNO:
039220
Title:
Listening to Minister Eddie Martin Preach, East Yard Shop Track, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
L to R: Tim Young; Clyde Shorter; Onva Gill; Kyle Davis; Ed Harris; unidentified; Joe Meadows; Ote Gill; Carl Edwards; Charlie Harvey; Raymond Shorter; A. C. Via; Clifford Harvey; Emmett Shirley; Charles Turner; Erskine Richmond; Bob Richmond; Basil Martin; Noah Richmond; Roy Snidow; Bill Richards; Howard Harford; Dempsey Plumley; Talmadge Reed; Paul York; Jack Breen; Jake Bennett; Wendell Bowles; Delmer Thurman Parker; Dewey Lester
IDNO:
039475
Title:
George Barrick Jr. of Morgantown, West Virgnina
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
This is a photograph of George Barrick Jr. of Morgantown, West Virginia. He served in the ranks in World War II and as a Second Lieutenant in Korea in the 21st infantry-24th division.
IDNO:
039974
Title:
Family of John Samuel Simms and Wife Sallie Tyler Summers Simms, Nicholas County W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Information Included with photograph: "Pictured are: Buster, Mae, Cecil, Lara, Eva, Elva, Essie, J. S. Simms, Sallie Simms, Jesse. Not pictured: Lee and Marshall".
IDNO:
042116
Title:
Virginia Wing at The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
IDNO:
042196
Title:
Lovers Leap Near, Berkeley Springs, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Hancock, Maryland in the distance. See original for correspondence. Published by Baltimore Stationery Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
IDNO:
042612
Title:
Maplehurst, Home of the Hon. George Wendling; Charles Town, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
See original for correspondence. Published by C.W. Taylor. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
IDNO:
045083
Title:
Two Women Sit on Front Porch of New Howard Hotel, Rowlesburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
IDNO:
045640
Title:
Bluestone Dam Under Construction, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
View of the construction site at ground level.
IDNO:
045854
Title:
Pat Smith Gore, Avis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Pat pictured on site that is now occupied by H&N Ford.
IDNO:
045948
Title:
Avis School Cheerleaders, Avis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Peggy Waddel (left) and Wilma Shirey (right) are pictured at the Avis Football Field, later known as Stokes Stadium.
IDNO:
046833
Title:
Carman AJ Poff in Machine Shop by Wheel Lathe, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Died 1975/07/25.
IDNO:
047262
Title:
Damaged Home on Ballengee Street, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
A group of men inspect the damage caused by the collapse of one of the home's brick support columns. Two police officers seen in the background. Subjects unidentified.
IDNO:
047281
Title:
Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Parked cars line the street in front of the store buildings. A. W. Cox Department Store pictured on the right.
IDNO:
047411
Title:
Courthouse Square, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
A crowd assembles on the lawn to hear a speaker. Subjects unidentified.
IDNO:
047828
Title:
Indian Creek near Mouth of New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
View of the water before becoming Bluestone Lake.
IDNO:
048172
Title:
Dixon Manor House On the Banks of New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
The home is pictured next to the river which flows toward the mouth of Indian Creek.
IDNO:
048173
Title:
Mouth of Indian Creek at New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
The river is pictured in the distance across the valley.
IDNO:
048174
Title:
Overlooking New River Near the Mouth of Indian Creek, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
The river cuts through the valley as it heads toward the creek.
IDNO:
048180
Title:
View of Indian Creek near Boy Scout Camp, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
New River pictured winding through the valley. Two homes pictured by a dirt road.
IDNO:
048381
Title:
Bluestone Dam Under Construction, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Looking at the construction site on the Bluestone River from the hillside.
IDNO:
048382
Title:
Bluestone River Dam Construction Site, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Looking at the snow-covered site from across the river.
IDNO:
048383
Title:
Bluestone Dam Construction Site, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Cranes lift equipment as the construction is under way over the Bluestone River.
IDNO:
048434
Title:
Low Bridge Over Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
A small bridge is towered over by support beams that will hold the new Bluestone High Bridge.
IDNO:
048509
Title:
Bull Falls, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
View from the banks of New River overlooking the body of water.
IDNO:
048733
Title:
Jack Cook and Sally Margrett Cook Pettrey on Lou Pettrey Farm in River Ridge near Hinton, W. va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Jack, raised by Harvey and Rachael Mize Cook, pictured with Sally on the farm which is now owned by Cecil Meador family.
IDNO:
048972
Title:
Fall Rock of Little Bluestone River near Coopers Mill, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
A small waterfall is pictured from the rock above. To the very right, the edge of an automobile is pictured, implying this is a frequently visited spot.
IDNO:
049208
Title:
Looking at Temple Street from Second Avenue, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Drawn depiction of a street scene.Published by Beckley News Co., Beckley, W. Va.
IDNO:
049454
Title:
Shumate Relatives by Porch of Shumate Farmhouse, Little Stony Creek, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Uncle Charley and Aunt Eva pictured in front of the home's porch where three rocking chairs sit idly.
IDNO:
049495
Title:
Basketball Game at Talcot High School Gymnasium, Talcott, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Bill Bowman (right) looks to pass the ball to his teammate Harry Raisor (left) while opponent Donald Maddy (middle) blocks his way.
IDNO:
049651
Title:
Young Pat Smith at Alley Home Overlooking New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
The home, located on Summers Street, looks over the river as well as the C. & O. Hinton West Yard.
IDNO:
049653
Title:
Pat Smith and Sarah Pauline Alley Outside of Alley Home, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Smith and Alley pose outside of the home which overlooks New River and the C. & O. Railroad Yard on the West End of Hinton, W. Va.
IDNO:
049682
Title:
Hinton Fire Department in Front of Station, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
First row from left to right is: unidentified; Gum Ailstock; George Surber; Lawrence Welfrey; Bill Blake; Joe Coffman; Russell Simms; Frank Honaker; John Lively; Sam Boland; Harry Surbaugh; Julian Fredeking; Allen Utterback; Lee Edmundson; Craig Eubanks.Second row from left to right is: Ashby Eubanks; Roscoe Honaker; John Rick; Wyle Ailstock; Andy Bowman; Harold Lilly; Bob Conner.
IDNO:
051601
Title:
Paul Cooper during Freshman Week, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Cooper pictured during his freshman year at Terra Alta High School.
IDNO:
051661
Title:
Portrait of Norma Jean Mitchell, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Terra Alta High School student Norma Jean Mitchell poses for her school photo.
IDNO:
051663
Title:
Terra Alta High School Band Member Sue Kirk, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Kirk is pictured in the Terra Alta High School Marching Band uniform outside of the high school building.
IDNO:
051664
Title:
Portrait of Jim Messenger, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Terra Alta High School student and football player Jim Messenger poses for his school photo.
IDNO:
051665
Title:
Portrait of James Parons, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Terra Alta High School student and senior class president James "Jimmy" Parsons poses for his school photo.
IDNO:
051666
Title:
Terra Alta High School Band Member, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
An unidentified student dressed in the marching band uniform poses outside of the high school building.
IDNO:
051667
Title:
Terra Alta High School Students before Homecoming Dance, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Four unidentified girls pose together for a group photo.
IDNO:
051668
Title:
Sue Kirk in Homecoming Dress, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Kirk poses for a photo before the Terra Alta High School homecoming dance.
IDNO:
051669
Title:
Terra Alta High School Marching Band Members, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Josephine Davis, center, poses with two unidentified classmates outside the high school building.
IDNO:
051670
Title:
Terra Alta High School Student Josephine Davis, Terra Atla, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Davis is pictured sitting on top of a wooden fence.
IDNO:
051671
Title:
Two Girls Playing Leap Frog, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Terra Alta High School students Josephine Kisner (bottom) and Josephine Davis (top) pal around.
IDNO:
051672
Title:
Terra Alta High School Student, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
An unidentified female student stands outside of a building.
IDNO:
051673
Title:
Terra Alta High School Student, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
An unidentified female student poses on a lawn.
IDNO:
051674
Title:
Terra Alta High School Students, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Josephine Kisner, center, laughs with her two unidentified classmates.
IDNO:
053632
Title:
Mt. Storm Lodge, Mt. Storm, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Rest of text reads: "U.S. 50. Elev. 2800'. Rooms and meals, clean and modern, open all year."
IDNO:
053691
Title:
Shaver Fork, Parsons, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Shavers Fork is the confluence of the Cheat River and Black Fork in Parsons, W. Va.
