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CCC 105. Unidentified young men, members of the C.C.C., pose for a group photo.

1. Civilian Conservation Corps Boys in Camp Preston, Kingwood, W. Va.

The church was established in 1850 and is located off of West Virginia Route 50.

2. Evansville Methodist Church, Evansville, Preston County, W. Va.

The church was founded in 1838.

3. Independence Baptist Church, Independence, Preston County, W. Va.

The church was formally dedicated in 1852 though it had been used a decade prior. The church is located a little over three miles south of Kingwood, W. Va.

4. St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Howesville, Preston County, W. Va.

The church was originally established as the German Reform and Lutheran Church in 1832 before later changing its name. It is one of the oldest churches in the county.

5. Lenox Memorial Church, Portland District, Preston County, W. Va.

Miller (b. 11/24/1911-d. 11/8/2006) was the son of Henry C. and Marguarite E. Miller. He was a life-long school teacher at Terra Alta High School. He served in both World War II and the Korean War.

6. Portrait of Harold H. Miller of Preston County, W. Va.

Miller was the daughter of Henry E. and "Maggie" Margarite E. Miller. Her siblings were E. Paul Miller, Harold H. Miller, and Marie Miller Davis. The family was from the towns of Kingwood and Tunnelton, W. Va.--both located in Preston County, W. Va. Miller was born in 1908 and attended West Virginia University, where she joined a sorority, identified in the photo as Gamma Phi Beta.

7. Portrait of E. Ruth Miller Parrack, Morgantown, W. Va.

Photo of DeWitt during her years at Terra Alta High School.

8. High School Portrait of Sarah Lou DeWitt, Terra Alta, W. Va.

An unidentified high school student poses for a school photo.

9. Terra Alta High School Student Portrait, Terra Alta, W. Va.

An unidentified female student poses for her school photo.

10. Terra Alta High School Student Portrait, Terra Alta, W. Va.

Three unidentified students pose on the lawn with the high school building in the background.

11. Students Outside of Terra Alta High School, Terra Alta, W. Va.

Knott, left, and Morlan, right, sit on the hood of a car outside of a home in Newburg.

12. Dorothy Knott and B. Ann Morlan, Newberg, W. Va.

The mill is located about 10 miles from Route 50.

13. Old Poulson Mill, York's Run, W. Va.

Five people pose in front of a large barn-like structure in rural Preston County, W. Va.

14. Painters' Mill, near Amboy, W. Va.

Text on the front and back reads, "This was an undershot water powered mill. The dam was located near the E. H. Simpson property. The mill was owned by William Matlick at the time it burned. The mill was located at Marquess, W. Va. The small part on the right built between 1825-1830."

15. The William Marquess Mill, Marquess, W. Va.

Two men pose in a boat in front of a covered bridge on the Cheat River.

16. Cheat River Covered Bridge, Camp Dawson, Preston County, W. Va.

Text on back reads, "Caption 'Actual photograph, hand painted with finest (?) oils' on original frame."

17. Covered Bridge Over Cheat River, Route 50, W. Va.

18. Cheat River Canyon on Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Near Rowlesburg, W. Va.

Photo of Ralph McMillan's mother beside a small garden.

19. Mrs. McMillan, Preston County, W. Va.

Terra Alta High School students Paul Cooper Jr. and "Weed" Arthur Sisler pose together with the rabbits they successfully hunetd.

20. Two Boys Hunting Rabbits, Terra Alta, W. Va.

Terra Alta High School students Paul Cooper, Richard Fraley, Clifford Lambert, and "Weed" Arthur Sisler pose together during a hunting trip.

21. Boys on a Hunt, Terra Alta, W. Va.

Terra Alta High School student Shirley Everly poses for her school photo.

22. Portrait of Shirley Everly, Terra Alta, W. Va.

Terra Alta High School student Janet Nicklow poses for her school photo.

23. Portrait of Janet Nicklow, Terra Alta, W. Va.

Terra Alta High School student and class president Helen Forman poses for her school photo.

24. Portrait of Helen Forman, Terra Alta, W. Va.

Terra Alta High School student David Metheny poses for his school photo.

25. Portrait of David Metheny, Terra Alta, W. Va.

Terra Alta High School student and class treasurer Frank Lambert poses for his school photo.

26. Portrait of Frank Lambert, Terra Alta, W. Va.

Terra Alta High School student Charles Feather poses for his school photo.

27. Portrait of Charles Feather, Terra Alta, W. Va.

Cooper pictured during his freshman year at Terra Alta High School.

28. Paul Cooper during Freshman Week, Terra Alta, W. Va.

Terra Alta High School student Norma Jean Mitchell poses for her school photo.

29. Portrait of Norma Jean Mitchell, Terra Alta, W. Va.

Kirk is pictured in the Terra Alta High School Marching Band uniform outside of the high school building.

30. Terra Alta High School Band Member Sue Kirk, Terra Alta, W. Va.

Terra Alta High School student and football player Jim Messenger poses for his school photo.

31. Portrait of Jim Messenger, Terra Alta, W. Va.

Terra Alta High School student and senior class president James "Jimmy" Parsons poses for his school photo.

32. Portrait of James Parons, Terra Alta, W. Va.

An unidentified student dressed in the marching band uniform poses outside of the high school building.

33. Terra Alta High School Band Member, Terra Alta, W. Va.

Four unidentified girls pose together for a group photo.

34. Terra Alta High School Students before Homecoming Dance, Terra Alta, W. Va.

Kirk poses for a photo before the Terra Alta High School homecoming dance.

35. Sue Kirk in Homecoming Dress, Terra Alta, W. Va.

Josephine Davis, center, poses with two unidentified classmates outside the high school building.

36. Terra Alta High School Marching Band Members, Terra Alta, W. Va.

Davis is pictured sitting on top of a wooden fence.

37. Terra Alta High School Student Josephine Davis, Terra Atla, W. Va.

Terra Alta High School students Josephine Kisner (bottom) and Josephine Davis (top) pal around.

38. Two Girls Playing Leap Frog, Terra Alta, W. Va.

An unidentified female student stands outside of a building.

39. Terra Alta High School Student, Terra Alta, W. Va.

An unidentified female student poses on a lawn.

40. Terra Alta High School Student, Terra Alta, W. Va.

Josephine Kisner, center, laughs with her two unidentified classmates.

41. Terra Alta High School Students, Terra Alta, W. Va.

Children play volley ball on dirt court. Information on the back of the photograph, 'Album 359 FSA- Arthurdale W. Va. A print from the FDR Library collection. This print is furnished for your file and must not be reproduced without the owners permission.'

42. Volleyball Court for Use of Community Children, Arthurdale, W. Va.

Jim, Bill, Bob and Juanita Sirk, the children of Bernie and Pauline Sirk of Preston County, West Virginia.

43. Jim, Bill, Bob, and Juanita Sirk

An early image of the entrance to Cooper's Rock State Forest before gates or other structures were built.  During the Great Depression the Civilian Conservation Corps built a number of structures for the State Forest.

44. Entrance to Coopers Rock State Forest, Preston County, W. Va.

45. Moonlight View, Preston County, W. Va.

A woman reclines in a bed at Hopemont Sanitarium.  A light fixture is visible, attached to the head of the bed.  Another light fixture is seen plugged into the wall with several photos and items hung on the cord.

46. Patient at Hopemont Sanitarium, Hopemont, W. Va.

47. Portrait of C. Paul Miller, Tunnelton, 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.

48. Pile Skidway at Horseshoe Run, W. Va.