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The man standing in the middle of the stage directs the musical group which consists of brass, string, woodwind, and percussion musicians inside the Women's Christian Temperance Union Community Building.

1. Musical Group at WCTU Building on Fayette Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

A group holding American flags gather together for a group photo in a field. Three men at the center of the image look to be priests or other members of the clergy.

2. New Town Site near Dilliner, Pa.

Tents are pitched across a field. A large American flag waves above banners that read, "Camp Wilson on the Cheat River" and "Grapeville Outing Club, Grapeville, Pa."

3. Camp Wilson and Grapeville Outing Club, Grapeville, Pa.

Eight men are pictured on either side of the lawn. The photograph looks down a pathway lined by flowers and directly at a gazebo. The garden is likely part of the property at Linden Hall in Pennsylvania.

4. Gardens in Dawson, Pennsylvania.

Houses are scattered at the top of hill.

5. Rolling Hills of Amity, Pa.

Construction managed by contractor T. A. Gillsepie is conducted across the river and along the river bank.

6. Construction on Cheat Haven, Pa.

Men, women, and children pose for a group photo outside of a pavilion that leads to a roller coaster.

7. Group at Oakford Park, Jeannette, Pa.

Three unidentified men are pictured together in a photo studio.

8. Unidentified Males, Morgantown, W. Va.

9. Portrait of a Man, Valley Point, W. Va.

Portrait of an unidentified male in a military uniform in what appears to be a photo studio.

10. Unidentified Male in Military Uniform

Portrait of an unidentified man in a military uniform.

11. Unidentified Military Man

Two unidentified women sit with their pet dog on a lawn.

12. Two Women and Dog Outside Home, likely in Preston County, W. Va.

Two unidentified women riding sidesaddle along a dirt road.

13. Two Women Riding Sidesaddle, likely in Preston County, W. Va.

C. C. Graham and family are pictured on the home's porch. C. C. Graham is likely Cyrus C. Graham, born about 1862 in West Virginia.

14. C. C. Graham Residence, likely in Preston County, W. Va.

Street view of a Victorian style home.

15. Victorian Home in Preston County, W. Va.

Members of the church and clergy pose outside of the church building which is located in Preston County, W. Va.

16. Beech Run Methodist Episcopal Church near Albright, W. Va.

A man and a woman sit in the carriage while a horse pulls it across a field.

17. People Travelling by Horse-Drawn Carriage, Valley Point, W. Va.

Four men stand and seven men sit outside of a building. A spigot with a communal drinking cup is pictured on the left.

18. Group of Men Gathered Outside Unidentified Building, Valley Point, W. Va.

Portrait of an unidentified woman. She is wearing a necklace with a large pendant.

19. Unidentified Woman, likely in Preston County, W. Va.

A man sits on the porch of the home in the forefront. The second house is under construction.

20. Residences in Valley Point, W. Va.

An unidentified boy pushes a young girl in a wheelchair across a lawn.

21. Boy Pushing Girl in Wheelchair, likely Preston County, W. Va.

A man and his wife sit in what it possibly the cellar of their newly built home.

22. Couple, likely in Preston County, W. Va.

An unidentified man holds onto what appears to be a liquor bottle as he sits in a horse-drawn carriage.

23. Man Drinking While Driving Horse-Drawn Vehicle, Valley Point, W. Va.

An unidentified infant is pictured sitting inside of a rocking horse. Beside the child is a doll.

24. Baby in Rocking Horse, likely Preston County, W. Va.

Two unidentified children pose together as they hold up small American flags, perhaps in celebration of Independence Day.  The flags appear to have 45 stars, indicating that this photo was taken between 1896 and 1907.

25. Children Holding American Flags, likely Preston County, W. Va.

A man, his wife, their three children and family pet relax on the lawn outside of their home.

26. Family Lounging on Lawn, likely Preston County, W. Va.

Two girl twins in identical outfits pose with their pet dog.

27. Twins and Dog, Valley Point, W. Va.

A multi-generational family poses in front of a picket fence. Subjects unidentified.

28. Family Portrait, likely Preston County, W. Va.

An unidentified man belonging to Independent Order of Odd Fellow (IOOF) organization poses in a forest.

29. Member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Valley Point, W. Va.

Two young girls sit on a porch swing accompanied with their dolls.

30. Two Girls with Dolls on Porch, likely Preston County, W. Va.

A table is set with fine china and and prepared dishes for a large meal.

31. Dinner Table in Valley Point Home, Preston County, W. Va.

The organization, one of the oldest fraternal societies in America, was established in 1847 as the Junior Sons of America. In 1868, the organization was renamed the Patriotic Order Sons of America. Members are all native-born or naturalized American male citizens, 16 years and older, wishing to create brotherhood.

32. Members of Patriotic Order Sons of America, Albright, W. Va.

A child holds on to a glass baby bottle while posing for a picture.

33. Two Children and Lamb, likely Preston County, W. Va.

Four small children lead three horses out of the large, wooden stable.

34. Children at Horse Stable, likely Preston County, W. Va.

A young girl poses with her dolls outside in the snow.

35. Girl with Dolls, likely Preston County, W. Va.

The woman on the right is holding a Pentecostal Hymnal Book. Subjects unidentified.

36. Man and Women, likely Preston County, W. Va.

A young, unidentified girl leans against a piano as she reads a book.

37. Girl Reading Book, likely Preston County, W. Va.

The woman dressed in black appears to be spying on the man and woman sitting beneath a bush.

38. Young Men and Women Outdoors, likely Preston County, W. Va.

Building to the right identified as the Dawson House.

39. Railroad Street, Dawson, Pa.

View of the building, on the corner of Railroad Street and Main Street, from across the railroad tracks.

40. Bank Building, Dawson, Pa.

An African-American man sits with his legs crossed on a chair in a home garden. Subject unidentified.

41. Man in Garden, Valley Point, W. Va.

Two men and two women pose for a portrait.

42. Group Portrait, Valley Point, W. Va.

View overlooking the town of Dawson, Pennsylvania.

43. Birds Eye View of Dawson, Pa.

Horse-drawn vehicles are parked outside of the race track. In the background, a crowd fills the stands overlooking the track.

44. Grand Stand at Race Track, Dawson, Pa.

A decorated Christmas tree stands in the corner of the house with presents sorted beneath it.  The home likely belongs to Orvis Zacheus "Oz" Gibson, a brother of the photographer, Scott Gibson.

45. Christmas at O. Z. Gibson Residence, Valley Point, W. Va.

A man looks affectionately at the woman standing as he holds her hand and appears to ask for her hand in marriage.

46. Man Kneeling Next to Woman, likely Preston County, W. Va.

On the left is a Geiser Manufacturing Company steam tractor engine, also known as road locomotives, which likely pulled these farmers ploughs behind them. In the center is likely a threshing machine for the separation of grain from stalks and husks. On the right, a group of men sit with tightly bound bags, likely holding the grain seed.

47. Farmers Harvesting Grain, Waynesboro, Pa.

48. Self Portrait of Photographer Scott Gibson in Hunting Gear with Game, Morgantown, W. Va.

Team portrait of the St. Francis Trojans. St. Francis is a private Catholic school in Morgantown. Players unidentified.

49. St. Francis Football Team, Morgantown, W. Va.

A booth displays quilts, canned good, corn, produce, baked goods, sewn items, and woven baskets.

50. Clearview Grange Agricultural Display, Stewartstown, W. Va.

Turner, center, is pictured with two unidentified associates outside of a WVU building the day of his inauguration.

51. WVU President Turner Inauguration Ceremony, Morgantown, W. Va.

John Roscoe Turner, center, stands with unidentified associates outside of the old music building on this day of his inauguration.

52. WVU President Turner and Guests at Old Music Building, Morgantown, W. Va.

Crowds fill the streets of Morgantown, W. Va. anticipating the parade. In the background is a Union Bank, right, and the building that is now Hotel Morgan, center.

53. Monongalia County Sesquicentennial Celebration, Morgantown, W. Va.

A crowd watches from the street as parade floats make their way down High Street. On the right, in front of the courthouse, is likely the grandstand.

54. Monongalia County Sesquicentennial Parade, Morgantown, W. Va.

A crowd observes as the M. W. of A. float makes its way down the street.

55. Modern Woodmen of America Camp 6931 Parade Float, Morgantown, W. Va.

Children dressed as pilgrims and Native Americans are likely dressed for a Thanksgiving play.

56. Children in Costume in Unidentified Location

A crowd gathered in the center of the photograph eats, dines, and converses with associates.

57. Free Ox Roast on Fourth of July Celebration, Point Marion, Pa.

The marker, which is decorated with an American flag, reads, "About one half mile above this point is the 'Great Crossings' of the Youghiogheny River, where George Washington crossed November 18th, 1753, when sent as envoy by Gov. Dinwiddie of Virginia to the French Commandant at Fort Le Boeuf.Washington, on his military expedition to the Ohio, encamped there with his forces, May 18th to 24th, 1754, and from that point explored the Youghiogheny.There, also, Major General Braddock, with his army, crossed June 24th, 1755, on his march against Fort Duquesne."

58. Group at Great Crossings Historical Marker, Addison, Pa.

Ruea May Gribble (b. 02/09/1884; d. 04/25/1911) lays in an open casket.

59. Ruea May Gribble Funeral, Bruceton Mills, W. Va.

60. Photo Mat from the Studio of Scott Gibson in Morgantown W. Va.