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Esther Benford, the only woman student in West Virginia University College of Engineering at the time, with surveying scope.

1. Esther Benford, Civil Engineering Graduate

IDNO:
053382
Title:
Esther Benford, Civil Engineering Graduate
Date:
1937
Description:
Esther Benford, the only woman student in West Virginia University College of Engineering at the time, with surveying scope.

2. Portrait of Dorothy Jones Baughman

IDNO:
052661
Title:
Portrait of Dorothy Jones Baughman
Date:
ca. 1970
Brooke worked on the Engineering Department for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. In 1921, he was Superintendent of Transportation for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

3. G. D. Brooke, Cumberland, Md.

IDNO:
052572
Title:
G. D. Brooke, Cumberland, Md.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Brooke worked on the Engineering Department for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. In 1921, he was Superintendent of Transportation for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Belgen was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and attended Harvard University, graduating in 1897. He worked as an engineer in Central America, South America, Washington, D. C., and eventually began working for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company. In 1916, he was Chief Engineer of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad System.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

4. R. N. Beglen, Cumberland, Md.

IDNO:
052571
Title:
R. N. Beglen, Cumberland, Md.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Belgen was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and attended Harvard University, graduating in 1897. He worked as an engineer in Central America, South America, Washington, D. C., and eventually began working for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company. In 1916, he was Chief Engineer of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad System.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Butcher stands in front of a tire at Hitt's Filling Station in Weston, W. Va. He is 3 years old in this photograph.

5. James Leonard Butcher at Filling Station in Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052011
Title:
James Leonard Butcher at Filling Station in Weston, W. Va.
Date:
1952/04
Description:
Butcher stands in front of a tire at Hitt's Filling Station in Weston, W. Va. He is 3 years old in this photograph.
Lorentz is the son of William L. and Ann Blosser.

6. Lorentz J. Blosser with a Pig, Stewartstown, W. Va.

IDNO:
051994
Title:
Lorentz J. Blosser with a Pig, Stewartstown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Lorentz is the son of William L. and Ann Blosser.
A West Virginia University football player identified as "Brannon" is pictured in his practice gear.

7. WVU Football Player Brannon, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
051789
Title:
WVU Football Player Brannon, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1917
Description:
A West Virginia University football player identified as "Brannon" is pictured in his practice gear.
A West Virginia University football player identified as "Brooks" is pictured in his practice gear.

8. WVU Football Player Brooks, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
051782
Title:
WVU Football Player Brooks, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1917
Description:
A West Virginia University football player identified as "Brooks" is pictured in his practice gear.
Bell, a student at Southern Garrett High School, poses for his school photo.

9. Jay Bell, Oakland, Md.

IDNO:
051694
Title:
Jay Bell, Oakland, Md.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
Bell, a student at Southern Garrett High School, poses for his school photo.
Blizzard, a student at Southern Garrett High School, poses for his school photo.

10. Richard "Ricky" Blizzard, Oakland, Md.

IDNO:
051693
Title:
Richard "Ricky" Blizzard, Oakland, Md.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
Blizzard, a student at Southern Garrett High School, poses for his school photo.
Bittinger, a student at Southern Garrett High School, poses for his school photo.

11. Wayne Bittinger, Oakland, Md.

IDNO:
051688
Title:
Wayne Bittinger, Oakland, Md.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
Bittinger, a student at Southern Garrett High School, poses for his school photo.
Burnes, a student at Southern Garrett High School, poses for his school photo.

12. Jackie Burnes, Oakland, Md.

IDNO:
051681
Title:
Jackie Burnes, Oakland, Md.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
Burnes, a student at Southern Garrett High School, poses for his school photo.
Family portrait of Lydia Hanna Barr Ballangee, her husband, and daughters, Pauline and baby Madeline.

13. Lydia Hanna Barr Ballangee and Family of Braxton County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050369
Title:
Lydia Hanna Barr Ballangee and Family of Braxton County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Family portrait of Lydia Hanna Barr Ballangee, her husband, and daughters, Pauline and baby Madeline.
Martha Ellen "mattie" Charlton Bigony and her husband, Dr. John Francis Bigony, are pictured inside Peppel's studio located on 2nd Avenue.

14. Mr. and Mrs. Bigony, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049670
Title:
Mr. and Mrs. Bigony, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Martha Ellen "mattie" Charlton Bigony and her husband, Dr. John Francis Bigony, are pictured inside Peppel's studio located on 2nd Avenue.
Barker was the President of Oklahoma A&M College from 1891 to 1894. He was born in Hinton, W. Va.

15. Robert J. Barker of Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049662
Title:
Robert J. Barker of Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Barker was the President of Oklahoma A&M College from 1891 to 1894. He was born in Hinton, W. Va.
Blackwelder smiles for the camera while sitting on the edge of a small rock cliff.

16. Young Blackwelder Hangs Feet Over Rocks in Bellepoint, W. Va.

IDNO:
049615
Title:
Young Blackwelder Hangs Feet Over Rocks in Bellepoint, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Blackwelder smiles for the camera while sitting on the edge of a small rock cliff.
Burdette pictured signing a document.

17. Mayor Norman O. Burdette, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049235
Title:
Mayor Norman O. Burdette, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
Burdette pictured signing a document.
A football player at Hinton High School, Bennett is pictured in his team uniform running while cradling a football.

18. Glenn "Mule" Bennett at Stokes Stadium, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047716
Title:
Glenn "Mule" Bennett at Stokes Stadium, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
A football player at Hinton High School, Bennett is pictured in his team uniform running while cradling a football.
Bee is the man on far right. He holds one of the highest winning percentages for a coach in NCAA Division I basketball history, 82.6%. He is also known as an innovator of the modern game of basketball, and is credited with the invention of the 1-3-1 zone defense and the three seconds rule. He was born in Grafton, West Virginia.

19. Clair Bee With Likely Members of One of His Basketball Teams Next to Airplane

IDNO:
046843
Title:
Clair Bee With Likely Members of One of His Basketball Teams Next to Airplane
Date:
Undated
Description:
Bee is the man on far right. He holds one of the highest winning percentages for a coach in NCAA Division I basketball history, 82.6%. He is also known as an innovator of the modern game of basketball, and is credited with the invention of the 1-3-1 zone defense and the three seconds rule. He was born in Grafton, West Virginia.
Bee is the man second from right. He holds one of the highest winning percentages for a coach in NCAA Division I basketball history, 82.6%. He is also known as an innovator of the modern game of basketball, and is credited with the invention of the 1-3-1 zone defense and the three seconds rule. He was born in Grafton, West Virginia.

20. Clair Bee of Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
046842
Title:
Clair Bee of Grafton, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Bee is the man second from right. He holds one of the highest winning percentages for a coach in NCAA Division I basketball history, 82.6%. He is also known as an innovator of the modern game of basketball, and is credited with the invention of the 1-3-1 zone defense and the three seconds rule. He was born in Grafton, West Virginia.
Bee is the man on the right. He holds one of the highest winning percentages for a coach in NCAA Division I basketball history, 82.6%. He is also known as an innovator of the modern game of basketball, and is credited with the invention of the 1-3-1 zone defense and the three seconds rule. He was born in Grafton, West Virginia.

21. Clair Bee of Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
046841
Title:
Clair Bee of Grafton, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Bee is the man on the right. He holds one of the highest winning percentages for a coach in NCAA Division I basketball history, 82.6%. He is also known as an innovator of the modern game of basketball, and is credited with the invention of the 1-3-1 zone defense and the three seconds rule. He was born in Grafton, West Virginia.
Bee holds one of the highest winning percentages for a coach in NCAA Division I basketball history, 82.6%. He is also known as an innovator of the modern game of basketball, and is credited with the invention of the 1-3-1 zone defense and the three seconds rule. He was born in Grafton, West Virginia.

22. Clair Bee, Basketball Coach at Long Island University, N.Y.

IDNO:
046840
Title:
Clair Bee, Basketball Coach at Long Island University, N.Y.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Bee holds one of the highest winning percentages for a coach in NCAA Division I basketball history, 82.6%. He is also known as an innovator of the modern game of basketball, and is credited with the invention of the 1-3-1 zone defense and the three seconds rule. He was born in Grafton, West Virginia.
Possibly from Preston County, West Virginia.

23. Grandmother Eleanor Suter Brown

IDNO:
046534
Title:
Grandmother Eleanor Suter Brown
Date:
Undated
Description:
Possibly from Preston County, West Virginia.
Bittner was a United Mine Workers organizer and representative.

24. Van A. Bittner Speaking at Rally in West Virginia

IDNO:
046517
Title:
Van A. Bittner Speaking at Rally in West Virginia
Date:
undated
Description:
Bittner was a United Mine Workers organizer and representative.
Print number 1310a.

25. Reverend and Mrs. Beckett, Wife and Pastor of M.P. Church in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
046316
Title:
Reverend and Mrs. Beckett, Wife and Pastor of M.P. Church in Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
Print number 1310a.
Print number 1309.

26. George C. Baker

IDNO:
046315
Title:
George C. Baker
Description:
Print number 1309.

27. State Senator Ray E. Barnett

IDNO:
045514
Title:
State Senator Ray E. Barnett
Date:
ca. 1965
Ballard photographed at the 2nd Avenue Esso Station toward Temple Street from the Hinton Daily News Office, which, by 2001, was occupied by City Holding Bank Parking Lot.

28. Wilce Ballard

IDNO:
045486
Title:
Wilce Ballard
Date:
ca. 1965
Description:
Ballard photographed at the 2nd Avenue Esso Station toward Temple Street from the Hinton Daily News Office, which, by 2001, was occupied by City Holding Bank Parking Lot.

29. Wilce Ballard

IDNO:
045485
Title:
Wilce Ballard
Date:
ca. 1965

30. Clinton Baber, Avis Near Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
045442
Title:
Clinton Baber, Avis Near Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920

31. Portrait of Mary Bryant Billingsley, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:
042190
Title:
Portrait of Mary Bryant Billingsley, Fairmont, W. Va.
The little boy is Donovan Bond with his Uncle Harley and their dog. Bond would subsequently graduate from West Virginia University, serve in the Pacific Theater during World War ll and teach at WVU as a Professor of Journalism.

32. Bond Family and Pet, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
041629
Title:
Bond Family and Pet, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1928
Description:
The little boy is Donovan Bond with his Uncle Harley and their dog. Bond would subsequently graduate from West Virginia University, serve in the Pacific Theater during World War ll and teach at WVU as a Professor of Journalism.
Left to right: Tater, Grandmother Hiner and Donovan Bond. Bond would graduate from WVU and subsequently become a Professor of Journalism at the University.

33. Bond Family of Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
041623
Title:
Bond Family of Harrison County, W. Va.
Description:
Left to right: Tater, Grandmother Hiner and Donovan Bond. Bond would graduate from WVU and subsequently become a Professor of Journalism at the University.

34. Brown Family Touring Gettysburg Battlefield; Gettysburg, Pa

IDNO:
041511
Title:
Brown Family Touring Gettysburg Battlefield; Gettysburg, Pa
Date:
ca. 1915
Brown served as a delegate at the Wheeling Conventions, 1861-1863 and in the first West Virginia State Legislature in 1863.

35. John J. Brown of Kingwood, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
041510
Title:
John J. Brown of Kingwood, Preston County, W. Va.
Description:
Brown served as a delegate at the Wheeling Conventions, 1861-1863 and in the first West Virginia State Legislature in 1863.
One of the prominent leaders during West Virginia's statehood.

36. William G. Brown; Preston Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
041508
Title:
William G. Brown; Preston Co., W. Va.
Description:
One of the prominent leaders during West Virginia's statehood.
Back Row, L to R: John Bodkin, Elmer Cunningham, Osburn Bodkin, Alby Cunningham, Endress Hartman, Michael Bodkin. 2nd Row, L to R: Louie Cunningham Bodkin, Dolley Mullennex, Elva Cunningham (Mullennex), Gertrude May Bodkin Judy, Sarah E. Hartmen. 3rd Row: Luthur Bodkin, Omer Bodkin, Oscar "Bill" Bodkin, Wade Hartmen, Odis Bodkin, Isom Bodkin.

37. Bodkin Family, Upper Dry Fork, Job-Whitmer, W. Va.

IDNO:
040895
Title:
Bodkin Family, Upper Dry Fork, Job-Whitmer, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Back Row, L to R: John Bodkin, Elmer Cunningham, Osburn Bodkin, Alby Cunningham, Endress Hartman, Michael Bodkin. 2nd Row, L to R: Louie Cunningham Bodkin, Dolley Mullennex, Elva Cunningham (Mullennex), Gertrude May Bodkin Judy, Sarah E. Hartmen. 3rd Row: Luthur Bodkin, Omer Bodkin, Oscar "Bill" Bodkin, Wade Hartmen, Odis Bodkin, Isom Bodkin.
Bodkin was a Confederate Veteran, having enlisted in the army at age 19 to fight for the southern cause during the Civil War. He was mustered in as a private, 1st Company E, 25th Virginia Regiment, June 9, 1861.

38. Michael Bodkin of Upper Dry Fork, Randolph County, W. Va.

IDNO:
040894
Title:
Michael Bodkin of Upper Dry Fork, Randolph County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Bodkin was a Confederate Veteran, having enlisted in the army at age 19 to fight for the southern cause during the Civil War. He was mustered in as a private, 1st Company E, 25th Virginia Regiment, June 9, 1861.
Sherman Ball holding a revolver and shotgun while perched on top of a fence in Breckenridge County, Kentucky. Back of picture says "To Mother and Dad".

39. Sherman Ball, Breckenridge Co., KY

IDNO:
040864
Title:
Sherman Ball, Breckenridge Co., KY
Description:
Sherman Ball holding a revolver and shotgun while perched on top of a fence in Breckenridge County, Kentucky. Back of picture says "To Mother and Dad".
Grandpa W.A. Ball with two children in a horse drawn carriage.

40. Grandpa W.A. Ball and Children, Lewis Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
040863
Title:
Grandpa W.A. Ball and Children, Lewis Co., W. Va.
Description:
Grandpa W.A. Ball with two children in a horse drawn carriage.
John Ball feeding two horses.

41. John Ball, Lewis Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
040858
Title:
John Ball, Lewis Co., W. Va.
Description:
John Ball feeding two horses.
Thomas Bennett, a Morgantown native and a Conscientious Objector, willingly served his country as a army medic during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, posthumously for his gallantry in action, becoming only the second known Conscientious Objector to earn the Medal. While under heavy fire, he relentessly gave life saving aid to the wounded, eventually costing him his own life. He was killed in Pleiku Province, Republic of Vietnam, February 11, 1969. Bennett was 21 years old.

42. Thomas W. Bennett and Grandfather Floyd Bennett, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
040854
Title:
Thomas W. Bennett and Grandfather Floyd Bennett, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1968
Description:
Thomas Bennett, a Morgantown native and a Conscientious Objector, willingly served his country as a army medic during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, posthumously for his gallantry in action, becoming only the second known Conscientious Objector to earn the Medal. While under heavy fire, he relentessly gave life saving aid to the wounded, eventually costing him his own life. He was killed in Pleiku Province, Republic of Vietnam, February 11, 1969. Bennett was 21 years old.
United States Army Corporal Thomas W. Bennett, a Morgantown native, was a Conscientious Objector, but he willingly served his country as a medic in the Vietnam War. Bennett was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously for his gallantry in action, only the second known Conscientious Objector to receive the Medal. While under heavy fire and eventually at the cost of his own life, he relentessly gave life-saving aid to the wounded. Bennett was killed in Pleiku Province, Republic of Vietnam, February 11, 1969. He was 21 years old.

43. Thomas W. Bennett, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
040853
Title:
Thomas W. Bennett, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1967
Description:
United States Army Corporal Thomas W. Bennett, a Morgantown native, was a Conscientious Objector, but he willingly served his country as a medic in the Vietnam War. Bennett was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously for his gallantry in action, only the second known Conscientious Objector to receive the Medal. While under heavy fire and eventually at the cost of his own life, he relentessly gave life-saving aid to the wounded. Bennett was killed in Pleiku Province, Republic of Vietnam, February 11, 1969. He was 21 years old.
Postcard photograph of Cowboy toddler John Brando

44. John Brando, Two Years Old

IDNO:
040815
Title:
John Brando, Two Years Old
Date:
1916
Description:
Postcard photograph of Cowboy toddler John Brando
Young daughter of John Ball, wearing a holstered revolver.

45. Arlene Ball, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
040812
Title:
Arlene Ball, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1918
Description:
Young daughter of John Ball, wearing a holstered revolver.
Dr. Jenna Bond

46. West Virginia Doctor

IDNO:
040785
Title:
West Virginia Doctor
Description:
Dr. Jenna Bond
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."

47. Rev. William and Florinda Stump Burns Family, Calhoun County, W. Va.

IDNO:
040574
Title:
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."
Cousins of Robert Knapp. Some family members identified: Margie, Brown, Ruby, Monroe, Leslie, Irby, Condie, Bly, Helen, and Wilma.

48. Portrait of J.O. Beard and Family, Pocahontas Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
040512
Title:
Portrait of J.O. Beard and Family, Pocahontas Co., W. Va.
Description:
Cousins of Robert Knapp. Some family members identified: Margie, Brown, Ruby, Monroe, Leslie, Irby, Condie, Bly, Helen, and Wilma.