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Postcard photograph includes three teams of horses pulling felled trees and a small child (unidentified) mounted on one team horse.

1. 'Wood Scene, R. Chaffey', Hauling Felled Trees, Tucker County, W. Va.

Caption on postcard reads: "One of the most beautiful streams in West Virginia, from which many trout are taken each summer." Published by Grafton Souvenir. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

2. Fall's Mill on Route 4 and 19, Between Charleston and Clarksburg, W. Va.

Bird's Eye view from atop Ritter Hill of Huntington, West Virginia. Published by I. Robbins & Son. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

3. Bird's Eye View From Ritter Hill, Huntington, W. Va.

Caption on postcard reads: "The old building, which is the oldest erected by white men in this section of the Ohio Valley is now in charge of the Daughters of the American Revolution and is used as a meeting place of that organization and as a receptacle for historical relics." Published by I. Robbins & Son. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

4. Old Revolutionary House and Ritter Mansion, Ritter Park, Huntington, W. Va.

Several people canoeing out on the lake during this fall day at Clyffside Park in Huntington, West Virginia. Published by I. Robbins & Son. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

5. Lake at Clyffside Park, Huntington, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

6. Store's Theater, Widen, W. Va.

Published by S.P. Smith. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

7. Church Street, Looking North, West Union, W. Va.

2,000 feet elevation. Hand painted view from front of hotel, showing cars lined in the parking lot by the entrance. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

8. Greenbrier Hotel Showing Main Entrance, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

Built 1837, good for centuries. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

9. Greenbrier County Court House, Greenbrier, W. Va.

Published by Mason Bell. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

10. Presbyterian Sunday School Building, Lewisburg, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

11. Methodist Church and Birds Eye View of Cemetery, Williamsburg, W. Va.

View looking up at the main building from the school driveway. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

12. Main Building, Greenbrier Military School, Lewisburg, W. Va.

Church erected in 1796. Looking south. Published by Coleman's Pharmacy. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

13. Old Stone Church on Midland Trail, Lewisburg, W. Va.

Bridge on left leads to an entrance of church, as well as stairway on right. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

14. Methodist Church, Rainelle, W. Va.

Caption on back of postcard reads: "Birthplace of Stonewall (Thomas J. Jackson). Born 1824, killed at Chancellorsville 1863". Published by Tichnor Bros Inc. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

15. Stonewall Jackson Hotel, Clarksburg, W. Va.

Caption on back of postcard reads: "Erected in 1904, this building contains the administrative offices, library, teachers education center and radio studios. Shepherd College, an accredited state college is located in historic Shepherdstown, Wes Virginia on the banks of the beautiful Potomac River." Published by Frederick Camera Shop. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

16. Knutti Administration Hall, Shepherd College, Shepherdstown, W. Va.

Published by W.E. Dittmeyer. (From postcard collection legacy system.)Lockwood House on the Storer College campus can be seen at the top of Camp Hill, left side of the image.

17. Looking Down the Shenandoah River from Camp Hill; Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

Published by The S. Spencer Moore Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

18. Aerial View of Kanawha River and City, Showing Kanawha Boulevard, Charleston, W. Va.

Published by I. Robbins and Son. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

19. Jackson's Mill, Stonewall Jackson's Boyhood Home, Lewis County, W. Va.

Exterior of coal mine. Published by A.G. Martin Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

20. New England Mines, Fairmont, W. Va.

Published by Souvenir Post Card Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

21. Bird's Eye View of Fairmont, W. Va.

Published by E.G. Kropp Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

22. Bank of Princeton, Princeton, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

23. Pinnacle Rock State Park On Highway 52 Near Bluefield, W. Va.

People stand on front porch of Richard Store. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

24. Richard Store, Richard, W. Va.

Colored image of busy Main Street in the early 20th century. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

25. Main St., Looking North from 12th St., Wheeling, W. Va.

Rogers Hotel on left. Shoe Repair shop on right. Published by Photo Crafters. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

26. 14th St., Looking Towards Ohio River, Wheeling, W. Va.

Postcard depicts two children overlooking the Tygart Dam.  Children are (left to right) Richard Ware and James Ware, both residents of Grafton at the time of the photo.Published by Rex Heck News Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

27. Children Sit on Hill Overlooking Tygart Dam, Grafton, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

28. Bird's Eye View of Ohio River and Parkersburg, W. Va.

Published by I. Robbins & Son. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

29. Jackson's Mill, Stonewall Jackson's Boyhood Home, Lewis County, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

30. Cranberry Mine Operations, Raleigh County, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

31. Idamay Mine No. 44 of Bethlehem Mine Corporation, Located South of Farmington, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

32. Loggers Stand Atop Felled Logs, Probably Dobbins, W. Va.

Published by Stenger News Co. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

33. Mineral Industries Building, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

34. Oglebay Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

Colored drawing of the government building. Published by Beckley News Co. of Beckley, W. Va.

35. U. S. Post Office, Hinton, W. Va.

Colored drawing depicting the church building and grounds. Published by Beckley News Co. of Beckley, W. Va.

36. First Methodist Episcopal Church, Hinton, W. Va.

Train tracks head toward the mountain which divides Virginia and West Virginia.

37. Alleghany Station Looking East at the Summit of the Alleghany Mountains, Alleghany, Va.

Postcard published by Tom Jones of Cincinnatti, Ohio. Three unidentified men stand behind the counter on the left while a group of men sit at a table in the background.

38. Rose's Drug Store Interior, Hinton, W. Va.

Horses draped in Red Cross flags pull a cart covered in uniformed persons and decorated seats. The drug store is pictured in the background.

39. American Red Cross Parade Float in front of Rose's Drug Store, Hinton, W. Va.

Addressed to Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Ballengee, the card reads, "This is our seventh anniversary and we wish to thank you for your patronage and your hearty appreciation of our efforts. Your patronage has helped us to grow and has enabled us to put forth greater efforts to satisfy you with the best of drug store goods at all times at the lowest possible price. We take pleasure in serving you and whether your wants be large or small you always receive the utmost courtesy and attention. Remember our store is always at your service in every way and every time. Yours very truly, Rose's Drug Store."Following the message, Shan Rose has personally signed the postcard.

40. Rose'e Drug Store Seventh Anniversary Postcard, Hinton, W. Va.

The Thayers' from Charleston, W. Va. lived in this cottage before the Sulphur Spring burned it down, according to a description on the back of the postcard.Published by Pence Springs Community Club.

41. Old Log Cabin, Pence Springs, W. Va.

Drawn depiction of the grand hotel building and grounds.Published by E. C. White of Ronceverte, W. Va. See original for correspondence.

42. Pence Springs Hotel, Pence Springs, W. Va.

Colored, drawn depiction of the waterfalls along New River.

43. Sandstone Falls on New River, near Hinton, W. Va.

View of the mill located outside of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.

44. Mills and Yard of Sandstone Planing Mill Co., New Richmond, W. Va.

Drawn, colored depiction of the view from the C. & O. Railway. Two figures are pictured on top of a large rock formation.Published by J. A. Graham & Co.

45. Scene near Sandstone, W. Va.

Colored depiction of the street view. Department stores line either side of the road.Published by I. Robbins & Son, Pittsburgh, PA.

46. Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.

Three men sit outside the store in an old-fashioned automobile while others stand outside the shop. Subjects unidentified.

47. Entrance to L. G. Rhodes General Store, Talcott, W. Va.

Emma Walker Meador on the far right with Matt Cook to her right. The rest of the unidentified men haul sticks and wood across the land. The farm is now known as Meador Camp Ground at the Bluestone State Park.

48. Collecting Wood at Billy Meador Farm, Bluestone River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.

An unidentified man is caught with his pants unbuttoned.

49. Man Pulling Up Pants After Urinating Off Bridge Outside of Hinton, W. Va.

People are crowded along the balconies and staircase of the building. The atmosphere of the photo suggests an excitement in the air, perhaps in anticipation of a parade.

50. A Large Crowd of People Gather Along the Balconies of a Building, Hinton, W. Va.

Three unidentified men put their arms around each others shoulders while posing on the bridge.

51. Men Pose on Bridge Over New River, Hinton, W. Va.

The photograph is titled, "Irish Nut." An unidentified man sits on the railing while holding his hat.

52. Man Sitting on Railing of Bridge, Hinton, W. Va.

Pictured are two Summers County residents who belong to the Morris family. First names unknown.

53. Relatives of J. D. Morris, Summers County, W. Va.

Relatives of J. D. Morris pictured. One holds a gun while the other holds up a liquor bottle. First names are unknown.

54. Morris Family Members, Summers County, W. Va.

Pictured are relatives of J. D. Morris.

55. Men with Horses, Summers County, W. Va.

Three women sit inside a horse-drawn carriage. Their first names are unknown.

56. Female Relatives of J. D. Morris, Summers County, W. Va.

Group portrait of the Summers County residents and relatives.

57. J. D. Morris Family, Summers County, W. Va.

Male members of J. D. Morris family gather around to play cards.

58. Morris Boys, Summers County, W. Va.

The two men pictured are members of the J. D. Morris family.

59. Men Stand Outside a Merry-Go-Round Carousel, Summers County, W. Va.

The Hinton Baking Co. entrance is covered in snow. The sidewalk nearby appears to have been shoveled clear.

60. Baking Shop Surrounded by Snow in Hinton, W. Va.

The Gerardstown Presbyterian Church was organized in 1783.

61. Gerardstown Presbyterian Church, Berkeley County, W. Va.

The church was organized in 1822. The back of the post card reads: "Moorefield Presbyterian Church: Built in 1847 with additions in 1870, 1928, and 1956, used as a hospital and stable by Union Forces during the Civil War, for which an indemnity was paid by the United States Government."

62. Moorefield Presbyterian Church, Moorefield, W. Va.

The church was organized in 1848.  The present building was built in 1945 after the original collapsed during repairs.

63. St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wardensville, Hardy County, W. Va.

The church was organized in 1819 and a building was completed in 1822.  The Episcopalians and the Presbyterians shared the church in 1861 until a disagreement suspended the Episcopalian use of it until 1874.  The present church moved to it's current location in 1900 and in 1952 a new church building was finished.

64. Trinity Episcopal Church, Morgantown, Morgan District, Monongalia County, W. Va.

The organization was established before the Civil War, but the exact date is unknown.

65. Paw Paw Methodist Church, Paw Paw, Morgan County, W. Va.

Photo postcard belonging to L. L. & G. W. Jamison Cattle Dealers in Morgantown, W. Va.

66. L. L. & G. W. Jamison Cattle Dealers

67. A Weltner Family Member, Stewartstown, W. Va.

Holly was 10 years old in this photo. He was the brother of Casto Conner and John Conner. The Conners are related to the Weltner family. The back of the photo reads, "I am 10 years and 5 months old; 4 feet 6.5 inches high; weigh 75 lbs."

68. Holly Conner, Stewartstown, W. Va.

A Weltner relative poses in her cap and gown while holding a diploma.

69. Weltner Family Member's Graduate Portrait, Stewartstown, W. Va.

Standing in the front right are Mr. and Mrs. John W. Zinn, parents of Earl Ray Zinn. John Wesley Zinn married Mary M. Corrothers, daughter of William Corrothers who built the house around 1875. Earl R. Zinn married Lillian Arnett Steele.

70. Home of Earl Ray Zinn

Earl Ray Zinn, pictured on the extreme right, poses beside an automobile with his unidentified associates.

71. Earl R. Zinn and Associates

Oak Park was an amusement park situated near the town of Masontown.

72. Lunch Counter at Oak Park near Masontown, W. Va.

Left to right are Wilbur Hall, Frank Hall, and Herbert Hall. The Hall family married into the Hallam family.

73. Hall Brothers

Station advertising American Amoco Gas at its gasoline pumps.

74. Hunters Service Station, Sweet Chalbybeate, Va.

Houses are scattered at the top of hill.

75. Rolling Hills of Amity, Pa.

Street view of the church building which is located between Washington and Waynesburg, Pennyslvania. The church was built in 1904.

76. North Ten Mile Baptist Church near Washington, Pa.

Construction managed by contractor T. A. Gillsepie is conducted across the river and along the river bank.

77. Construction on Cheat Haven, Pa.

Third from right is W.T.W. Dye, M. D. To his front right is Sophia A. Dye. Other subjects unidentified.

78. Family in Webster Springs, W. Va.

Camels and elephants, part of a circus group, stand in a field.

79. Circus Animals

Sparks and an associate are dressed in military uniforms.

80. Dayton Sparks and Associate in Uniform

81. George Sparks and Associate Chopping Trees

Crookshanks, father of Maggie Crookshanks, poses with the largest wild cat caught in Nicholas County, weighing 27 pounds and 4 feet, 7 inches in length.

82. Uncle Bill Crookshanks with Largest Wild Cat Captured in Nicholas County, W. Va.

Mr. Nutter (left), Earl Parker (center) and Fred Nutter (right) stand in the background while Mrs. Nutter (front) holds the Nutter baby.

83. Nutter Family Portrait

Walter (left) is pictured sitting with members of the Groves family.

84. Walter Dix Lewis with the Groves Family in Unidentified Location

Walter Dix Lewis, left, and Will Lewis, second from left, pose holding axes with three unidentified associates. The men are likely preparing to log.

85. Lewis Brothers and Associates Holding Axes

A man put his arms around his three daughters. On the right of him, his two sons sit on mules. These are likely relatives of the Lewis family.

86. Man and Children in Unidentified Location

An unidentified woman is pictured in a yard with her hand placed on a chair. She is likely a relative to Walter Dix Lewis.

87. Relative of the Lewis Family

Bosch, known as "the man without hands," was the proprietor of Pete's Cigar Store in Richwood, W. Va. Bosch invented his own artificial hand after losing his left arm and right hand in a railroad accident.

88. Portrait of I. L. Bosch, Richwood, W. Va.

Portrait of the Harper family.

89. Harper Family Portrait, Pendleton County, W. Va.

Timberline, Tucker County, W. Va.

90. Timberline Train Station

Unidentified members of the Harper family from Pendleton County, W. Va.  They are enjoying ice cream cones and ice cream sandwiches.

91. Harper Family Picnic

Two unidentified men of the Harper family in a horse drawn wagon.

92. Two Harper Men in Wagon

Unidentified woman of the Harper family posing with a moon background.

93. Harper Woman on the Moon

Unidentified members of the Harper family making a pyramid.

94. Harper Family Pyramid

Group of train conductors.

95. Train Conductors

96. Portrait of Douglas Ferguson