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Working hard to construct a model poultry house at Jackson's Mill.

97. Model Poultry House, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

Boys are setting up their own radio at camp.

98. Radio Set Up, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

"A demonstration in butchering was given to these farm lads in camp."

99. Butchering Demonstration, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

"A vigorous young bunch of life-savers practicing artificial respiration."

100. CPR Training, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

101. Volunteers' Conference, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

The basket pictured was made by this girl, Agnes Shirley, from Morgan County.

102. Basket Weaving, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

Girls learned the lost art of home weaving on domestic looms.

103. Home- Weaving, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

Girls learned the lost art of home weaving on domestic looms.

104. Home-Weaving, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

A close up of one of the larger looms for home-weaving.

105. Large Loom, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

These girls learned how to furniture, either old painted, old varnished, or rough pieces. Lewis County girls refinishing a breakfast set for the Lewis County cottage.

106. Refinish Furniture, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

The girls were taught to use the electric sewing machines.

107. Electric Sewing, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

Post card print of an elevated view of the 4-H Camp at Jackson Mills. Roald Moyers sent the card to his sister, Theda in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

108. 4-H Camp, Jackson Mills, Lewis County, W. Va.

"Better Bread" is the object in the minds of the busy girls pictured. At Jackson's Mill they were taught by experts just how it should be made.

109. Girls Baking Bread, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

Agnes Shirley's Willow Basketry class.

110. Willow Basketry, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

Two campers help keep the grounds clean.

111. Campers, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

112. Swimming Meet Participants, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

113. Two Girls in Bathing Suits, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

114. Dining Hall, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

115. Scene From Play, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

A party given by the All Stars and honorary 4-H organizations.

116. All Star Party, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

The grassy slopes facing the tennis courts form a natural amphitheater.

117. Tennis Court, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

118. Boys Get out the Hoses, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

Each morning campers took a swim in this pool before breakfast.  The pool was completed in summer 1925.

119. Swimming Meet, Home Beautification, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.

Repairs on the old mill.

120. Reconstructed, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

Before repairs on the mill.

121. Before the Reconstruction, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

Picture of the pioneers who blazed the project trail gazing into the fire.

122. Pioneer Candle, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

123. Two Campers Overlooking Camp, State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

Two unidentified girls loiter outside of the historic building.

124. Girls at the Entrance of Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

A group of unidentified girls are pictured outside of the spring site.

125. All-State Students at Jackson's Spring, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

A general layout plan of the 4-H Camp at Jackson's Mill.

126. Map of the West Virginia State Four-H Camp at Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

A view from the hilltop overlooks the grounds of the historic site.

127. View of Jackson's Mill and Camp Grounds, Lewis County, W. Va.

Two unidentified boys look out over the water beside the historic building.

128. Two Boys on Bridge Outside of Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

A group of campers sit on a lawn outside of a log cabin while listening to a speaker.

129. Vesper Service at State Boys' 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

A group of girls pose in their fashion show costumes.

130. Fashion Show Participants at Girls' State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

Three girls wearing costumes act of the 'Three Princes of Serendip.'

131. Girls of State 4-H Camp Pose as 'Three Princes of Serendip' at the State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

Three girls dressed as 'Three Princes of Serendip' encroach on an "unsuspecting" bystander. Subjects unidentified.

132. Girls Acting Out 'Three Princes of Serendip' at the State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

Six unidentified girls walk together in costume as they prepare to perform 'Three Princes of Serendip' play.

133. Actresses in Costume for 'Three Princes of Serendip' Performance at the State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

Six unidentified girls walk together in costume as they prepare to perform 'Three Princes of Serendip' play.

134. Girls in Costume Ready to Perform 'Three Princes of Serendip' at the State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

Three unidentified girls pose on top of the stone fence.

135. 'Three Princes of Serendip' Actresses Pose by the Gate of the State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

A group of young, female campers listen as an instructor speaks about frozen food. Subjects unidentified.

136. Frozen Food Demonstration at Girls' State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

An unidentified woman speaks to a group of young girls as she holds up what appears to be a cake.

137. A Woman Demonstrates Frozen Food to Campers at the Girls' State 4-H Camp in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

A group of unidentified girls inspect the desserts left on the table.

138. Girls Examine Cakes at a Frozen Food Demonstration at the Girls' State 4-H Camp in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

The two unidentified women pal around during the class.

139. A Woman Puts a Decorative Necklace on her Associate at a Frozen Food Demonstration at the Girls' State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

Two unidentified women handle food during a demonstration for young, female campers.

140. Two Women during a Frozen Food Demonstration at the Girls' State 4-H Camp in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

View overlooking the amphitheater and lawn at the State 4-H Campsite.

141. Amphitheater at Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

Fashionably dressed women stand beside each other in front of a stage. Subject unidentified.

142. Style Review at State 4-H Camp, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

Two unidentified women show off their style.

143. Two Women Dress Up for the Style Review at the State 4-H Camp in Jacksons' Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

Two fashionably dressed women converse on stage. Subjects unidentified.

144. Two Women at the Style Review at Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.