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Laura Shumate, a teacher at the school, is pictured with an unidentified associate and school children.

1. Students and Faculty Members Outside of Lick Creek School, Pipestem, W. Va.

Buildings and stores line the dirt road where people go about their daily business.

2. Early Scene at Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.

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

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

An old automobile decorated with American flags is pictured at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Temple Street.

4. Likely Armistice Parade, Hinton, W. Va.

The postcard caption reads: "A mid winter pause at The Women's Farm near Hinton.  The great wings of mountains hover in frozen flight above this holler which is the home of EcoTheater and a center for the arts in southern West Virginia."Maryat Lee named her home near Hinton, W. Va. "The Women's Farm." It was her home and the home of EcoTheater until Lee moved to Lewisburg, W. Va. in 1984.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre.  She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!”  While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975.  Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community.  Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion.  With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.

5. Postcard featuring Maryat Lee's The Women's Farm, Hinton, W. Va.

Postcard featuring members of the EcoTheater Company founded by Maryat Lee in 1975.  The caption reads: "EcoTheater Company-- The indigenous summer theater of Summers County, West Virginia."Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre.  She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!”  While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975.  Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community.  Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion.  With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.

6. EcoTheater Company, Summers County, W. Va.

The caption on the postcard reads: "The moment of John Henry's victory, seconds before he dies. Performance of "John Henry" by EcoTheatre, the indigenous summer theater company of Summers County young people. Kathy Jackson in the title role.""John Henry" was a successful EcoTheater play that was performed often.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre.  She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!”  While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975.  Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community.  Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion.  With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.

7. Postcard featuring a scene from the play "John Henry" by Maryat Lee in Summers County, W. Va.

Three unidentified children sit inside the vehicle decorated with streamers and American flags on Temple Street.

8. Children Sit Inside an Automobile Decorated for the WWI Victory Parade, Hinton, W. Va.

A young girl looks out from behind the rear of the vehicle while two adults drive it down Temple Street. Subjects unidentified.

9. An Automobile Decorated for the World War I Victory Parade, Hinton, W. Va.

The two decorated vehicles make their way down Temple Street. The float in back advertises Plumley-Hulme Co.

10. Parade Floats Participating in the WWI Victory Parade, Hinton, W. Va.

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

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

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

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

Group portrait of the Summers County residents and relatives.

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

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

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

Pictured are relatives of J. D. Morris.

15. Men with Horses, 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.

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

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

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

The photo is captioned, "3 Crooks."

18. Three Men Posing Beside Railing of Bridge Outside of Hinton, W. Va.

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

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

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

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

A. S. O. students march alongside the wagon of newlyweds. Subjects unidentified.

21. Parade Marchers in Hinton, W. Va.

The newlyweds are pictured in the wagon that will lead the parade. Subjects unidentified.

22. Newlyweds Participate in Parade, 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.

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

An unidentified man is caught with his pants unbuttoned.

24. Man Pulling Up Pants After Urinating Off Bridge Outside of Hinton, 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.

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

A woman stands in the entrance way of the hotel.

26. Valley View Hotel, Talcott, W. Va.

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

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

Neely pictured in a suit and tie.

28. Portrait of Claude Neely of Hinton, W. Va.

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

29. Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.

Drawn depiction of parade participants marching down the street while spectators stands on by the sidewalks. Note the bricks on the side of the street, meant for construction of new roads.Published by Laing, Humphries and Co. of Hinton, W. Va.

30. Elks Parade Proceeding Down Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.

Chief of police McGhee is pictured in an old-fashioned automobile.

31. Chief John McGhee, Hinton, W. Va.

Colored depiction of the scenic view.Published by I. & M. Ottenheimer of Baltimore, Md.

32. A View of Hinton from Across New River, Hinton, W. Va.

Steam billows from a train crossing over a creek beside a river.Published by J. A. Graham & Co.

33. Buffalo Green near Sandstone, 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.

34. Scene near Sandstone, W. Va.

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

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

Colored, drawn depiction of the waterfalls along New River.

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

Back of the  postcard reads, "Pence Springs Hotel--a mountain resort in the beautiful Alleghaneys--is equipped with every modern convenience of the city hotel. Home garden, excellent cuisine, splendid service, famous mineral water. Orchestra, dancing, golf, tennis, swimming, fishing, horseback riding, motoring, marvelous scenery. Located on main line of c. & O. Railway and the Atlantic & Pacific Highway."

37. The Pence Spring, Pence Springs, W. Va.

An unidentified man and woman sit outside the building.Published by Nonpareil Ptg. & Pub. Co.

38. Bennett's Store and Post Office, Valley Heights, W. Va.

Drawn depiction of the grand hotel building located along the C. & O. Railroad.Published by E. G. White of Ronceverte, W. Va.

39. Valley Heights Hotel, 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.

40. Pence Springs Hotel, Pence Springs, W. Va.

Drawn depiction of the lawn. in the background, two automobiles make their down down the windy road.

41. The Grove, Pence Springs, W. Va.

See original for correspondence.

42. The Sulpho Alkaline Spring, Pence Springs, W. Va.

View of the awning that sits over a spring running through the grounds.

43. Sulphur Spring, Pence Springs, 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.

44. Old Log Cabin, Pence Springs, 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.

45. Rose'e Drug Store Seventh Anniversary Postcard, 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.

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

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

Lilly and Cole pose in front of a house holding hands, as if in a ballroom dancing pose.

48. Cloy Lilly & Della Cole, True, W. Va.