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1. Gattian Family, Fairmont, West Virginia

Entrance to the Fairmont Coal's Monongah Mine in Fairmont, W. Va.

2. Entrance to a Coal Mine, Fairmont, W. Va.

The church was organized in 1848.

3. Diamond Street Methodist Church, Fairmont, Marion County, W. Va.

The church was organized in 1852.

4. Christ Episcopal Church, Fairmont, Marion County, W. Va.

The church was organized 1844.

5. Hopewell Methodist Church, Fairmont, Marion, W. Va.

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.

6. Bird's Eye View of Southside Section, Fairmont, W. Va.

7. Bird's Eye Views of Fairmont Showing River and New South Side Bridge

8. Fifth Ward School, Fairmont, W. Va.

Franklin Roosevelt, standing on a stone column to speak to hundreds of people crowded around the courthouse and in the street. This photograph was most likely taken during the 1920 presidential campaign when Roosevelt was the Democratic Party's vice presidential candidate. Note Roosevelt is standing, without assistance of crutches or braces. He did not contract polio until 1921.

9. Franklin D. Roosevelt Delivers Speech at Marion County Courthouse, Fairmont, W. Va.

Brooks Nuzum and his sister, Mary E., stand in front of their house on Ohio Avenue in Fairmont, W. Va.

10. Brooks and Mary E. Nuzum in Front of Home

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

This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.A group of people pose before an excursion to Blackwater Falls; the caption on the back of the print reads: "Vinegar Hill in background. These houses in back of Tannery. R.R. excursion toward Blackwater Falls."

12. Group of People Waiting for Train to Blackwater Falls, Fairmont, W. Va.

Five unidentified men on East Side looking to Fairmont West Virginia.

13. Group of Men by the River in Fairmont, W. Va.

Anthony Bowen and Cora Kelley stand in front of a house with several cows. Cora has two birds on her shoulder and arm.

14. Cora Kelley and Anthony Bowen, Fairmont, W. Va.

Alpha Kappa Alpha, Gamma Chi Omega chapter banquet in Fairmont.

15. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Banquet, Fairmont, W. Va.

Beryl Nuzum with her birthday cake.  The Nuzum family lived in Fairmont, W. Va. at the time.

16. Beryl Nuzum, Aged Four

White School, class of 1923 in Fairmont, West Virginia.

17. First Ward School, Fairmont, W. Va.

West Virginia University Mountaineers face the Washington and Jefferson football team as spectators watch from the sidelines. West Virginia University won the game, 7-0, which took place in Fairmont, W. Va.

18. Washington and Jefferson College vs. West Virginia University, Fairmont, W. Va.

Inscription on the photo reads, "Look out, Scrubby! Here comes Rodger," likely referring to fullback and captain-elect Errett Rodgers ('19). West Virginia University beat Washington & Jefferson 7-0.

19. Third Quarter of WVU vs. Washington and Jefferson College Football Game, Fairmont, W. Va.

A scarecrow depicting a W. & J. football player is placed above a sign that reads, "Rest in Peace," after WVU defeated the team 7-0.

20. Scarecrow Imitating Washington & Jefferson Football Player, Fairmont, W. Va.

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

22. Fairmont in 1866, Looking From Hamilton Hill, Marion County, W. Va.