Rev. William and Florinda Stump Burns Family, Calhoun County, W. Va.
Date:
1910/06/20
Description:
Information included with the photograph: "Taken after Billy Burn's funeral.[ The Rev. Burns, originally from Kentucky was reportedly involved in stopping the feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys.] Identified Front Row L to R: Aunt "Polly" Johnson, Florinda Stump Burns, a picture of Rev. Billy Burns, Glen Weaver; Back Row: Scott Burns, Della Burns, either a Johnson or Stewart girl, Stella Burns, Everett Burns, Harper Burns, Arlan Burns (in front of Harper), Minnie Burns, Jennie Burns, Charlie Burch, Claud Osborn, Dell Burns, Rose Burns Moore, Elma Burns (baby), Rachel Gherke Burns, Calvin Burns, John Burns, Emma Burns, Frank Weaver."
Izetta Jewell Brown, West Virginia Senatorial Candidate, with Supporters
Date:
1924
Description:
'Senators left the Teapot Dome discussions to wish Mrs. Izetta Jewell Brown, of West Virginia, candidate for Democratic nomination for the Senate, good luck in her campaign. Left to right they are: Sen. Magnus Johnson, Minn., Sen. Andrieus Jones, New Mex., Mrs. Brown, Sen. Tom Heflin, Ala., and Sen. William King, Utah.'
Bon Bon played at the Stanley in Pittsburgh. He was a vocalist with Jan Savitt, who he left in October of 1940 to create his own orchestra. The photo was collected by George and Mike Barrick, two WVU students. The photo is inscribed with "To George Best Wishes Bon Bon"
Annual Community Civic Merit Award Winner, D. D. Brown
Date:
1946
Description:
'D. D. Brown, picture taken in 1946 at the time of the American Legion H. W. Daniels Post No. 29 Annual Community Civic Merit Award for 1945. "In appreciation and recognition of his selfless service to his community, H. W. Daniels Post No. 29, The American Legion, associated civic groups presented this award to him for his indefatigable efforts in fostering the Elkins Flood Control Project and for his leadership in inspiring a unanimity of community spirit and cooperative action resulting in the consummation of that project and great community benefits and betterments." '