A Group Pose on an Old-Fashioned Automobile in Meadow Creek, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
A group of men, dressed in overalls and working boots, stand on the back of the automobile. A man holding a child sits in the passenger seat with an associate driving. A woman is also pictured behind the car. Subjects unidentified.
Back row, from left to right, is Carlene Keaton, Howard Pack, Grover Keaton, Fred Cook, and Paul Cook.Front row, from left to right, is Emory Pack, Maude Pack, Catherine Farley, Faye Cook, and Grace Pettry.
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.
Group Portrait in Front of General Store, True, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
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.
Tolliver Meador School (a.k.a. Sam Meador School) in Bluestone River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Teacher standing on the right is Sibyl Lilly, Gib Lilly's daughter. The boy to the left of the teacher is Perry Lilly. Boy to the right of the teacher is Carl Lilly. First girl on the far left is Lellie Lilly with Eva Meador next to her in a white dress. Third from the left on the back row is Euva Meador. The rest of the subjects are unidentified.The school was located about five miles up the Bluestone River from its mouth on the Pipestem side.
Noel Family with Horse and Dog in Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
From left to right standing is Forest Noel, Lena Noel and Henry Noel Senior. Tommy James and Henry Jr. are sons of Forest and Lena, two of which are pictured with the dog.
Veterans Grouped Outside of Courthouse Square, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1919
Description:
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.
In the front row, from left to right, is Clarence E. Long, his brother-in-law H. W. Dodrill, unkown, and Elery C. Long, Clarence's brother.Second from left of the men on the tracks is Walker Jim Adams. The rest of the men are unidentified African-American men.
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.
Fred Viering and John Bishop Pose Together in a Forest Likely in Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
Group Portrait of Stickler and Fox Family Members and Associates
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Stickler, Haya Erskine, Miss Gwinn (standing), Effie Fox and Ida Fox pictured.Delphia Stickler, Ida Fox and Effie Fox were all sisters.
In the front row, from left to right, is Ollie Hoover; C. J. Bowling; Dr. Warren; Charles Bishop; and Pres. Wilkerson.In the back row, from left to right, is Bill Day; Bill Hobbs; Henry Ryals; Blane Anderson; Doc Ferrell; Emmett Pack; and U. G. Ryals.
A group of unidentified men pose with their hunting rifles and gear. Two dogs are pictured in the background, likely brought to aid the men in their activities.
Standing in the back to the left is Mike Mahanes. Next to him is Lee Barnette.Sitting in the back row next to an unidentified suited man is Bob Callaham, followed by Herbert Swats, Frank Garrison, and unkown.In the middle row, sitting next to the suited man, is Herndon Callaham.
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.
National Bank of Summers Board of Directors, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
From left to right: Harrison Gwinn (President), J. H. Jordan (Cashier), C. B. Mahon (Vice President), N. Read, Harvey Ewart, Judge Miller, Mr. Drumheller, and Mr. Brightwell.
A group of unidentified men pose beside the newly acquired Civil War cannon. This ancient piece of artillery is claimed to weight 16,500 pounds and was used by the southern states. The cannon was transported from the state of Florida, specifically. Former Congressman Littlepage donated the item to the city.
Front row, from left to right, is "Toots" Rogers, Benny Hess, Charlie Lane, and Willey Ailstock.Back row, from left to right, is Buff Collins, Footy Stover, John Fisher, Windy Waid, and Josh Fox.
Family of James L. & Mary E. Lilly gathered for a group photo. Seated from left to right is James Lewis Lilly, Margaret E. Lilly, and Mary E. Walthall Lilly. Standing is Walter T. Lilly, Verlie Lilly Taylor, Nellie Lilly Pitzer, Ollie Lilly and Josie Lilly Dennis.
Neely Family Portrait Outside of Uncle Dave Neely's Home in Surveyor Branch District, Summer sCounty, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
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).
Hinton High School Faculty, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1905
Description:
Group portrait of the faculty for the 1905-1906 school year.Pictured is Kate Whitman, Lila Loring, Fred Lilly, Johnnie riffe, Miss Elana Carler, Alic Corker, Miss Alice Burke, superintendent Jeb Bush, Mame Noel, Jenie Miller, Anne Gose, Ann Humphron (?), Ethel Curry, Mattie McCartney, Mrs. May Walker, Mr. Curri, Mr. Ball, Mr. Mattics, Jeannie Lind Hobbes, and Florence Smith.
Hinton C. & O. Baseball Team Portrait, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1904
Description:
Starting in the back row, from left to right, is Ervin Maxwell (center field), Joe McCarthey (pitcher), John Warhop (Wuahop) (pitcher), Oscar Whitlock (1st base), Will Turner (3rd base), Bob Turner (pitcher), Arthur Sydnor (left field), Elvin Wise (2nd base), Harry Starbuck (catcher), George Secrest (short stop), and John Hobbs (right field).John Warhop (Wuahop) threw the pitch that Babe Ruth hit for his first professional home run.
Chesapeake & Ohio Baseball Team, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1904
Description:
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.
Interior bedroom of a home located in Franklin, W. Va. A couple are the subjects of the portrait, and the photographer can be seen in the mirror's reflection.
Hinton Community Band Across from the Post Office on 2nd Avenue, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Pictured is Earl Meador, Ray Meador, Clarence Knight, U. G. Ryall, O. J. Bowlry, Ollie Hoover, Mann, Ray, Henry Ryalls, Emmett Pack, and Charlie Bishop.
Family Photo Outside of Flanagan Home, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
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.
Mrs. Robert Murrell with Associates and Children Outside of Home, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
The group is pictured outside of the Flanagan-Murrell home located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Summers Street. In the background is the Faulkner home.
Pictured is Silas and M. J. Hinton withe their children Arthur, Blanch, Howard, Grace, Ethel, Carl, Gladys, and Lucile. Grace was the first baby born in Hinton. Arthuer was the first burial at Hilltop Cemetery.
Numbered individuals include Major Shriver Moore's children Ira C. Moore (#14), Eva Moore Templeton (#18), Martha Sabina "Binnie" Moore Everly (#19), Alva B. Moore (#20), Dora Moore (#22), Jonathan Moore (#56), and Melvin Moore (#58). For a list of other subjects, see original document.Major S. Moore served as a Union soldier in the Civil war under the 14th West Virginia Infantry.
Photo taken from a tin type. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Odell pose with their daughters Pina Odeell (left) and Fannie Odell (right). Fannie is the mother of Atley Bowyer.
Class of Meadow Creek School, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1885
Description:
Students and faculty pose outside of the schoolhouse for a class photo. The arrow drawn on the card is pointing to Mary Gwinn. Other subjects unidentified.