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Portrait of five people in front of a house. From right to left: Laura, Horace Garrey(sp?) Jenkins, Scott Jenkins, George Jenkins.

1. Jenkins Family Portrait

Standing, left to right: Walter Matheny (sp?), John Jenkins, Molly, Geo Jenkins, Electra Lecky (Ocie's daughter), Scott Gibson.Seated, left to right: Laura with Thelma, Pearl Conner Alcinda with Burhl, Ocie Matheny (Alcinda's daughter) "Mac" Forman, Abigail, Ruby, Mamie with Harold.Children seated on ground.

2. Gibson Family Portrait, Valley Point, W. Va.

Identified persons include: Third Row- Mamie; Second Row- Mathais Forman, Georgia ; First Row- Mathias Forman, Abigail, Alcinda Forman, Laura

3. Gibson Family

Front row, left to right: Abigail (Jenkins) Gibson, Alcinda (Jenkins) Forman (1846-1925), Laura Olive Gibson (1868-1950).Back row, left to right: Waitman Gibson (1837-1919) (Son of Zaccheus and Nancy (Clark) Gibson), Mathias Forman (Alcinda's husband).

4. Gibson Family Portrait

Back row, left to right: Dessie, Orvis "Oz", Laura, Mary AnnFront row, left to right: Scott, James W, Georgia, Abigail

5. Gibson Family Portrait

Gibson family portrait. From left to right: Laura (1868-1950), Orvis "Oz" (1871-1944), Dessie May (1875-1935), Georgia (1888-1911), Scott (1883-1965), Marry Ann (1879-1939), James W. Gibson (1844-1907), Abigail (Jenkins) Gibson (1850-1925).

6. Gibson Family Portrait

Front row: Mary Elizabeth Staley (daughter of Nate & Jen), Grandmother Kelley, Gwen Kelley (daughter of I.M.K. Jr.), Grandpa Kelley, Frank & Cora (Edith & John's children).Back row: Bowen & Mary Kelley (brother and sister, Frank's children), Frank White (MAry Kelley's husband), Maggie & Frank, Anthony & Cora, John, Jen, Lillian (Phoebe), Isaac Jr. & Hilda, Edith Bowen.

7. Kelley Family 60th Wedding Anniversary, Clarksburg, W. Va.

8. Barnett School Orchestra, Huntington, W. Va.

Left to right: Wynn Inez Ward, Victoria E. Ward, Edna M. Ward

9. Ward Family

10. Jackson's Mill Group Photo

Text on the back reads, "Ruth, Frank, and Bill Maxwell with Ella Jackson, their nurse for many years."

11. Children with their Nurse

12. Willia Jarvis Robinson with Janet Robinson

The women are weaving baskets.

13. Women at Regional J. W. Camp, Headsville, W. Va.

Williams family having dinner in their Doddridge County, W. Va. home.

14. Doddridge County Family Dinner

Students at the Bailey School pose for a group photograph. Pictured are Pearl McCormick, Dale Davis, Laura Dugan, Virginia Kelly, Martha Dugan, Josephine Miller, Helen Weaver, Mary Jane Davis, Gertrude Malott, Konstan Thomas, Harwood Kelley, Hayward Kelley, James Thomas, Edith Fox, Blanche McCormick, Mildred Fox, Freeda Weaver, Andy Thomas, Frank Thomas, Sanford Fox, and Frank McCormick.

15. Students at the Bailey School, W. Va.

Nuzum family photo.  In the image are Dallas and Pearl, the parents, as well as Raymond, Albert, Carl, Ruth, and Richard.  Pictured also is Paul, likely the youngest child.

16. Nuzum Family Portrait

17. Group Photo near Train Tracks, Colfax, W. Va.

Group photo of Willing Workers Club members, Warren Center.

18. Willing Workers Club, Warren Center, Upshur County, W. Va.

Group picture of Victorine Louistall's ninth grade class, likely at Kelly Miller High School or Roosevelt-Wilson High School.

19. Victorine Louistall-Monroe and Students

20. 4-H Family, Likely at Jackson's Mill, W. Va.

21. 4-H Family, Likely Jackson's Mill, W. Va.

Group portrait of 4-H members, possibly members of the Mingo Tribe.

22. 4-H Campers, Likely Jackson's Mill, W. Va.

White School, class of 1923 in Fairmont, West Virginia.

23. First Ward School, Fairmont, W. Va.

24. Fifth Ward School, Fairmont, W. Va.

Also pictured are teachers Mrs. Jeaness Hallem and Miss Inez Criss.

25. Third Grade Class, Farmington, W. Va.

Reverse lists names of family members. "Mrs. J. W. Whitt. Mr. J. W. Whitt. Earnest Whitt. Frank Whitt, 15? Hattie Whitt, 11. Stella Whitt, 8. Tracie Whitt, 5."

26. J. W. Whitt, Beaver, W. Va.

Man, woman, and child identified as Page family sitting on a log.

27. Man, Woman, and Child on Log, Pineville, W. Va.

The church was organized in 1804.  The present church in Jane Lew was built and  dedicated in 1887.

28. Former Congregation at Broad Run Baptist Church, Jane Lew, Lewis County, W. Va.

Front row, from left to right: Jerry West, Robert Green, Jim Dolen, Rodney Buckley, and Jack Ellis.Second row, from left to right: Jack Landers, Larry Moore, Robert Buckley, Ronald Fisher, and Joe Chrest.Third row, from left to right: Coach Roy E. Williams, Lincoln Lincous, Garry Stover, and team manager Bill Molner.West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

29. East Bank High School Basketball Team Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.

A team portrait of the C. & O. baseball team.In the back from, from left to right, is Ervin Maxwell (center field); Joe McCarthey (pitcher); John Warhop (Wauhop) (pitcher); Ocar Whitlock (1st base); Will Turner (3rd base); and Bob Turner (pitcher).In the front is Arthur Sydnor (left field); Elvin Wise (2nd base); Harry Starbuck (catcher); George Secrest (short stop); and John Hobbs (right field). Warhop (Wauhop) pitched the ball that Babe Ruth hit for his first professional homer run.

30. Chesapeake & Ohio Baseball Team, Hinton, W. Va.

The two men and woman pictured are holding instruments. Subjects unidentified.

31. Musicians of Summers County, W. Va.

"Big" George Lilly and his students pose outside of the schoolhouse.

32. Class of Pack's Ferry School, Summers County, W. Va.

Students and faculty pose outside of the building for a group portrait. Subjects unidentified.

33. L. A. Meador School, Summers County, W. Va.

Pictured in the front row, from left to right, is John Osbourne, Frank Maddy, Mayo Ballenge, John Scott, Harry Bragg, Howard Bostic, Alfred Hutchinson, Joe Mann, and Jim Ballengee.In the second row, from left to right, is Burdette Hutchinson, Billy Scott, Eugene  Meadows, Dean Lowry, Robert Hutchinson, Percy Halloran, Junior Taylor, and Coach Roy C. Pollick.

34. Talcott High School Football Team, Summers County, W. Va.

Teachers Pauline Scott, Glenna Lacy, Orine (Lewis) Boyd, Mr. Dorsey (Price), and Scott Ford are pictured with the unidentified students.

35. Students and Faculty in front of the Talcott School, Summers County, W. Va.

Teacher at the bottom right is George C. Cottle. Cottle's grandfather, Bob Wood, is sitting in the doorway. The children are unidentified.

36. Sunnyslope School, Summers County, W. Va.

A group of students and faculty are pictured outside of the school building located in Summers County.

37. Rocky Ford School at Head of Madams Creek, W. Va.

Members from the Class of 1937 pose for a group portriats. Within this photo is Sam McLean, Charles Saunders, Bill Ailstock, Donald Honaker, Dave Harman, Jr., Dempsey Fox, and Ethel Edwards.

38. Hinton High School Graduating Class, Hinton, W. Va.

Mrs. Nell Graham's home ec class pictured outside of Hinton High School. Subjects unidentified.

39. Mrs. Graham's Home Economics Class, Hinton, W. Va.

Photo of Mrs. Nell Graham's home economics class at Hinton High School. Pictures id Blanch Carden, Bessie Curtis, Mabel Meador, Layton Ellison, Mamie Krise, Daisy Marsh, Cynthia Ann, Letha Harris, and Vernette Berger.

40. High School Home Economic Class, Hinton, W. Va.

Portraits of the first-ever students and faculty of the high school. Subjects unidentified.

41. First Class of Hinton High School, Hinton, W. Va.

A group of high school students pose outside the building. Subjects unidentified.

42. Hinton High School Class Photo, Hinton, W. Va.

The third ever football team of Hinton High School, which finished the season 6-3 with a total of 156 points scored. Subjects unidentified.

43. Hinton High School Football Team Portrait, Hinton, W. Va.

In the front row, pictured from left to right, is Ruth Weeks, Meredith Nicely, Addie Payne Nicely, Elaise Womack Jones, Madeline Butler, Margaret Hill Burdette, Mildred Mastin, and Lorraine Meador.In the second row, from left to right, is John Faulconer, August Johnson Ratliff, Alton Riddleberger, Mary Lindsay Burke, Tory Faulconer, Bonnie Allen Peck, Hester Dayle, and Oswald Bowman,In the third row, from left to right, is Glenna Talbert, Myrtle Surber Keadle, Elmore Vellines, and Margaret Durham Meador.In the back row, from left to right, is Marie Ratliff, Elinor Early, Margaret Cowan Patton, Kenneth Gwinn, and Catherine Hill Glass.

44. Fiftieth Anniversary for Hinton High School's Class of 1923, Hinton, W. Va.

Group portrait of the Hinton High School Boys' Basketball Team, featuring R. Harford (Captain & Forward), C. Harford (Forward), Falconer (Center), Fox (Guard), and Seldomridge (Guard).The team finished the season 9-9, with a total of 646 points scored.

45. High School Basketball Team, Hinton, W. Va.

Pictured is Forward Madeline Carman, Forward Cora Litsinger, Center Rebecca Huffman, Guard Mary Wicker, Guard Fawn Rogers, and Captain Fannie Quisenberry. During the season of 1920-21, the girls finished 4-6.

46. Hinton High School Girls' Basketball Team, Hinton, W. Va.

The baseball coach and players pose outside of the building for a team portrait. Subjects unidentified.

47. Hinton High School Baseball Team, Hinton, W. Va.

From left to right is Kat McNeer, Thelma Faulkner, Barbara, Dick Fredeking, and Jo.

48. A Group Portrait at Barger Springs, W. Va.

Mrs. Robert Murrell, pictured third from right, poses with members of the Faulkner family. A home are pictured in the background.

49. Group Portrait in Rural Area within Hinton, W. Va.

Robert Murrell pictured third from left beside his wife. Other Murrell family members unidentified.

50. Murrell Family Picnic at Bluestone River Canyon, Summers County, W. Va.

Robert Murrell and family are pictured together in an unknown location within the city of Hinton.

51. Murrell Family in a Rural Area in Hinton, W. Va.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Murrell, accompanied with an unidentified associate, pose beside the waterfall on a bed of rocks.

52. Rural Scene Beside a Waterfall in Summers County, W. Va.

The three are pictured balancing on top of a fallen tree.

53. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Murrell and Associate at Blue River Canyon, Summers Co., W. Va.

Mrs. Robert Murrell is seated on the far right. An unidentified woman is holding Mildred Murrell. Young Bob Murrell is pictured sitting in the yard. The house is located on the corner of Summers Street and 5th Avenue.

54. Family Photo Outside of Flanagan Home, Hinton, W. Va.

Fire fighters pose together in front of the department building. Subjects unidentified.

55. Early 20th Century Fire Department, Hinton, W. Va.

In the back row, from left to right, is Cora Keaton, Cathlee Keaton, Bessie Keaton, Tom Howaker, Rev. Charles Neely, Verdie Honaker, Lydia Fields, Earl Meador, Art Fields, Foy Meador, Albert Keaton, Trusby Neely, Claude Wilburn, Lockie Wilburn, Eva Neely, Mike Webb, Acie Richards, Wanda Neely, Janice Lilly, Jack Lilly, Louise Neely, Herbert Ellison, Sarah Lilly, Mattie Jean Cooper, and Aileen Ellison.In the middle row, seated, from left to right, is Alma Webb, Jesse Loris Neely, Audie Meador, Gussie Meador, Clarence Neely, Ada Neely, R.P. Neely, Arlis Richards, Delbert Neely, and Cary Neely.In the front row, from left to right, is Judy Neely, unidentified, Michael Webb, "Chuck" Meador, Diane Meador, Herbert Ellison, Jr., Gary Neely, Roger Neely, Denzil Neely, Pam (Cooper) Trail, Donna Sue Richards, Lula Belle Neely (Green), Barabara Neely, Jeanette Cooper (Jackson), and Becky Neely (Lilly).

56. Neely & Keaton Family Reunion, Pipestem District, Summers County, W. Va.

A large group of men pose beside the building with signs. Subjects unidentified.

57. Group Portrait Outside of Summers County Courthouse, Hinton, W. Va.

The former employees pose for a group portrait. Pictured is Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Hinton, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock, Henry Lee, Thomas Haskins, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Krim Bess, Mr. King, J. W. McCallister, Jr., D. B. Murphy of Clifton Forge, Va., E. L. Wiseman, Mr. Reese, and W. L. Taylor. The group was attending the 38th convention of the Veterans' association held in Greenbrier Valley Fair Grounds.

58. Retired Employees of the C. & O. Railroad in Hinton, W. Va.

The boys stand below a sign that reads, "Willard Storage Batteries." Subjects unidentified.

59. A Group of Boys Posing Outside of a Store in Hinton, W. Va.

Lois Morrissette, seated second from the right, and other members of the Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg pose for a group portrait.Established in 1938, the Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg have been performing for more than 75 years.  During the 1940's through the 1970's, Bill James directed the group. E.W. "Bill" James wrote "My Home Among the Hills" for the West Virginia Centennial among other musical compositions.  The madrigal group performs some recent music, but primarily sings music dating from the English Renaissance while wearing period clothing.

60. Group portrait of Members of Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg

Established in 1938, the Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg have been performing for more than 75 years.  During the 1940's through the 1970's, Bill James directed the group. E.W. "Bill" James wrote "My Home Among the Hills" for the West Virginia Centennial among other musical compositions.  The madrigal group performs some recent music, but primarily sings music dating from the English Renaissance while wearing period clothing.

61. Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg 50th Anniversary Celebration, July 8-9-10, 1988

A group of grocer employees pose inside the first ever Kroger inside of Hinton, located on 3rd Avenue. Later, this store turned into the Bowlings Dairy Bar. Subjects unidentified.

62. First Kroger Store in Hinton, W. Va.

First row from left to right is: unidentified; Gum Ailstock; George Surber; Lawrence Welfrey; Bill Blake; Joe Coffman; Russell Simms; Frank Honaker; John Lively; Sam Boland; Harry Surbaugh; Julian Fredeking; Allen Utterback; Lee Edmundson; Craig Eubanks.Second row from left to right is: Ashby Eubanks; Roscoe Honaker; John Rick; Wyle Ailstock; Andy Bowman; Harold Lilly; Bob Conner.

63. Hinton Fire Department in Front of Station, Hinton, W. Va.

A group of women pose in front of the church entrance. Subjects unidentified.

64. Women's Bible Class at First Christian Church, Hinton, W. Va.

E. C. Grimmett with wife Eliza and son Virgil.

65. Grimmett Family of Elk Knob, Summers County, W. Va.

The family members are gathered for a portrait outside of a home.

66. D. G. Ballengee and Family, Clayton, W. Va.

From left to right is J. W. Graham, L. P. Graham, D. G. Ballengee, and Shannon Graham.

67. Men Outside of Clayton Post Office, Summers County, W. Va.

Pictured from left to right is Lula Alice Richmond, Clara Richmond, Fred Richmond, and young Melba Richmond.

68. Richmond Family near Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

Pictured is Jessie Neely; Alma Neely; Mattie Neely; Sarah Neely (Lilly); Aileen Meador (Ellison); Janice Meador (Lilly); Betty Richards (Bott); Darrel Meador; John D. Neely; Bobby Neely; and Larry Meador.

69. Children Outside of Grandparents John and Ada Neely's Home in Pipestem Creek, Summers County, W. Va.

Pictured from left to right  is Claude Neely; Levi M. Neely, Jr. (father of Arville); Izetta Alice Hogan Neely (mother, b. 1865); Levi Neely (b. 1862);  Live M. Neely, Sr.; Arville Neely (child with curly hair); Oliver O. Neely (child standing); baby Levi H. Neely; Frank M. Neely (boy); Cassie L. Neely; and Cecil R. Neely (boy).

70. Neely Family Portrait Outside of Uncle Dave Neely's Home in Surveyor Branch District, Summer sCounty, W. Va.

Pictuerd from left to right is Jessie Lois, Ada Neely, Trusby Neely, Grandmother Clara Meador Lilly, unidentified, and Aunt Gussie.

71. Women Gathered in Pipestem Creek, Summers County, W. Va.

Pictured from left to right is Johnny Neely, unidentified, Luther Meador, Acie Richards, Delbert Neely, Cary Neely, Prince Neely, and Garland Martin.

72. Group Portraits in Pipestem Creek, Summers County, W. Va.

Young Blackwelder, Lue Early, Basil Bragg, Maggie Freddeking, and Mr. Carrie Graham are pictured.

73. Group Portrait Outside of Bellepoint, W. Va.

A group is pictured sitting on a large wagon.

74. Lula Early Meador and Friends, Summers County, W. Va.

Phylis, Madge, and Roy Lee Honaker pictured with their family pet.

75. Honaker Children of Pipestem Creek, Summers County, W. Va.

Moses Wyant, Jacob Henderon Allen, and Johnny Promry take a moment from their chores to pose for a photo.

76. Scene on Moses Wyant Farm near Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.

A large group of World War I veterans are pictured outside the park and in front of a stage where musicians are playing instruments. Subjects unidentified.

77. Veterans Grouped Outside of Courthouse Square, Hinton, W. Va.

A large crowd of men in their uniforms are pictured beside the park among their peers. Subjects unidentified.

78. WWI Veterans Outside of Courthouse Square, Hinton, W. Va.

From left to right is W. J. B. Simmons; Ronald Meadows; unidentified; P. J. Carr, Sen.; unidentified; Henry Harrison; unidentified; Dr. J. W. Stokes; Dr. Meador; unidentified; Dr. Buford McNeer. The men are pictured inside the Peck Building.

79. Group Portrait during What is Probably a Meeting of World War I Veterans, Hinton, W. Va.

First row, from left to right, is L. C. Davis; Lomer Davis; Charley Davis; Kinna Maddy.Second row, from left to right, is Jess Perdue; Charles W. Garten; Ose (?) Garten; Pearl Garrison; Floyd Belcher.Back row, from left to right, is Mr. Grant (organizer of lodge at Marie); W. T. Maddy; Haron Michael; Elmer or Emer Davidson; Hubert Light; Oscar Hutchinson.

80. Modern Woodmen Group, Summers County, W. Va.

Pictured, from left to right, is Madeline Wood, Clarence Wood, Ruby Wood, Billy Wood Noble, Mary Wood, Elmer Noble, Homer Noble, and Fred Noble in the wagon.

81. Children in Warford, W. Va.

Pictured is Minnie, Stella (Charles P. Wood's mother), Grace, Elsie, and Lola. The mann brothers are Cyrus W., Arvel, and Henry "Oather".

82. Mann Siblings in Jumping Branch, Summers County, W. Va.

Charles Wood (left), Mason Lilly (middle) and Roscoe Keadle (right) are pictured walking home from their performance at Indian Mills School.

83. Musicians Outside of Professor Keadle's Home, Located at the Mouth of Buffalo Creek, W. Va.

A group of six men harvest potatoes outside of the sanitarium. Subjects unidentified.

84. Harvesting Outside of Pinecrest Sanitarium, Beckley, W. Va.

Della (right) with two young boys and man, identified as John Bragg, outside of a home located in the Bluestone River Valley.

85. Della Wickline and Brothers, Summers County, W. Va.

Revenuers, also known as "revenooers", inspect the illegal distillery located in the middle of the woods.

86. U. S. Treasury Department Agents Raid Moonshine Still, Pipestem District, Summers County, W. Va.

Agents from the U. S. Treasury Department, also known as "revenooers", pose around an illegal distillery.

87. Revenuers Uncover Illegal Still, Summers County, W. Va.

The revenuers, or "revenooers", were responsible for enforcing laws against illegal distilling of alcoholic refreshments. Subjects unidentified.

88. Revenuers of U. S. Treasury Department in Summers County, W. Va.

The elderly group poses beside a lawn chair in a field located at New River Bottoms, the future sit of the Bluestone Reservoir.

89. Webb and Phillips Family Relatives, Forest Hill District, Summers County, W. Va.

The Ward family is pictured with hunting gear.

90. Coon Hunters, Ramp, W. Va.

Ada Florence Morris Hamm, Willie Hamm, Homer Hamm, and Jordan Hamm pictured.

91. Hamm Family Portrait, Summers County, W. Va.

Turner, his wife and children are pictured in front of their home.

92. Samuel Turner and Family, Summers County, W. Va.

In the back row, from left to right, is Clyde Farley; Oren Meador; the rest are unidentified.In the front row, starting with the 3rd woman from the left is Sibyl Lilly; Clema Lilly (married Joe Hedrick). Next to the general store in the background is the True Post Office.

93. Group Portrait in Front of General Store, True, W. Va.

In the front row is Joe Sowers; Frankie Martin; Robert E. Via, Jr.; Bill Comer; Eddie Huston.In the second row is Martin loudermilk; Kay Bartgis; Edward "Chubby" Halloran; Bobby "Bo" Joe Gill; Tom Akers.In the third row is Frank "Junior" Buckland; Jim Bragg; Elmer Schaffer; Benny Dillon.The coach (unpictured) is "Buck" Porterfield.

94. Talcott High School Basketball Team Portrait, Talcott, W. Va.

In the front is Elvera Roach Porterfield; Effie Fox Roach (mother); E. B. Roach (father). In the rear is Harry Roach; Etta Roach Huston; Alvin Roach; Raymond Roach.

95. Roach Family in Talcott, W. Va.

In the front row, from left to right, is Will Mann; George Keaton; Walter Mann; Charlie Mann; Allen Cooper.In the back row, from left to right, is Julia Mann; Oda Keaton; Lydia Mann; Minnie Man; Eliza Cooper.

96. Group Portrait in Talcott, W. Va.