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Vance, a 15 years old trapper boy, whose job it was to open and closed the door, allowing mine trains to enter and exit. Vance earned $1.60 a week.

1. Coal Mine Trapper Boy, Harrison County, W. Va.

The girl, who is unidentified, smiles as she pulls a flower from the water.

2. Girl Plays by Fish Pond at Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.

The church was organized in 1855 in the Ten Mile District.  The original church had to relocated to clear the way for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

3. Point Pleasant Methodist Church, Maken, Harrison County, W. Va.

The Evangelical United Brethren church was organized in 1854.The caption written on the back of the image reads:"First row of adults, left to right: A.J. Summers, retired M.E. Minister; Rev. Donald Lockhart - the pastor in 1955; Dr. J.L. Miles E.U.B. Conference Superintendent in 1955.Just behind and to the left are two former pastors of our church, left to right: Paul Brake, Rev. E.A. Crites of Bridgeport, W. Va."

4. Mount Olive E. U. B. Church, Harrison County, W. Va.

New Bethel Methodist Church was organized between 1784 and 1786.  The church burned in 1942.  The church then met in the community hall until August 1948. Money was raised and the present stone church was dedicated in 1948.

5. New Bethel Methodist Church, Good Hope, Harrison County, W. Va.

The church was organized in 1846.

6. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.