Group Portrait of Fire Department at Beckley, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1962
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 547, vol. 2. In book: "And, also with Beckley's 1962 Fire Department: Lined up in front of their first class fire, squad and rescue equipment, from left to right: Lieut. Frank Ubeda, Jr., Clifford L. Maynard, Allen Bonds, Jr., Robert L. Davis, Chester C. Clyburn, James McGinnis, Captain Otis Lyons, Chief Cecil P. Conner, Mayor Cecil L. Miller, Capt. Alvin F. Marion, Lieut. Albert R. Allen, Jr., Harvey H. Statzer, Harold F. Statzer, Alvin L. Wood, Robert L. Perdue, Leonard L. Lyons, and William H. Dew. Absent: James L. Lipscomb" (p. 547).
Architect's Drawing of Beckley Memorial Hospital, Beckley, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
A drawing of the Beckley Memorial Hospital nearing completion in Beckley, West Virginia. 'Copyrighed 1955 All rights reserved by Harlow Warren 320 North Kanawha Street Beckley, W. Va.'
American Glass and Mirror Company, Beckley, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
Exterior view of the American Glass and Mirror Company in Beckley, West Virginia. 'Copyrighed 1955 All rights reserved by Harlow Warren 320 North Kanawha Street Beckley, W. Va.'
View of the outside of Galperin Music Co. in Beckley, West Virginia. 'Copyrighed 1955 All rights reserved by Harlow Warren 320 North Kanawha Street Beckley, W. Va.'
View of the Snow-Thornton Florists store front in Beckley, West Virginia. 'Copyrighed 1955 All rights reserved by Harlow Warren 320 North Kanawha Street Beckley, W. Va.'
Veterans Administration Hospital of Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
A close-up view of the Veterans Administration Hospital of Beckley, West Virginia. 'Copyrighed 1955 All rights reserved by Harlow Warren 320 North Kanawha Street Beckley, W. Va.'
View of the entrance to the Eatwell Cafe in Beckley, West Virginia. 'Copyrighed 1955 All rights reserved by Harlow Warren 320 North Kanawha Street Beckley, W. Va.'
A close-up view of Beckley Hospital, in Beckley, West Virginia. 'Copyrighted 1955 All rights reserved by Harlow Warren 320 North Kanawha Street Beckley, W. Va.'
Christian Church in Beckley, Raleigh County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
'New Stone Christian Church at the corner of Prince and Fayette Streets, with educational building adjoining. Copyrighted 1955 All Rights Reserved By Harlow Warren, 320 North Kanawha St., Beckley, W. Va.'
Aerial view of a portion of Beckley, Smokeless Coal Capital courtesy Harry E. Anderson; 'Copyrighted 1955, All Rights Reserved by Harlow Warren, 320 North Kanawha St., Beckley, W. Va.'
View of the store front of the Piece Goods Shop (1947-1952) in Beckley, West Virginia. 'Copyrighed 1955 All rights reserved by Harlow Warren 320 North Kanawha Street Beckley, W. Va.'
Portrait of Sallie McGinnis Bible Class at the Methodist Temple, Beckley, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1929
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 459, vol. 2. In book: "(From left to right) First row: Mrs. Robert Higgins; Miss Thelma Brown; Mrs. Sallie McGinnis; Mrs. Keith. Second row: Mrs. Barella; Mrs. Myrtla Arnett (Rothrock); Mrs. Blankenship; Mrs. Wade Hull; Mrs. Mary J. Starr; Mrs. Andrew Bailey; Mrs. T. J. McGinnis; Mrs. R. E. Turner. Third row: Mrs. Ruby French Tinsley; Mrs. Jake Lares; Mrs. W. B. Fisher; Mrs. M. O. Bright; Miss Annie Platt; Mrs. E. C. Hern; Miss Zone Sherrad; Mrs. Frank Hamlin; Mrs. Russie Gore Williams; Mrs. E. F. Cooper; Mrs. O. . Harrald. Fourth row: Mrs. H. J. Thorne; Mrs. W. R. Snead; Mrs. C. L. Phipps; Mrs. Tobin Stover; Mrs. Jess Blake; Mrs. John Davis; Miss Fannie Reed; Mrs. J. A. Brubeck; Mrs. Fannie Wheatley. Fifth row: E. F. Cooper (teacher); Rev. Charles A. Slaughter (pastor); Mrs. Charles A. Slaughter; Mrs. Thelma Wetzel; Mrs. Rosetta Flint; Mrs. Erie Williams; Eugene G. Larrick; Henry Keyser" (p. 459).
Group Portrait of The Beckley Circle of the King's Daughters Hospital, Beckley, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1923
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 90, vol. 1. In book: "This is that courageous group of women who conceived the idea of a second large hospital for Beckley, and began the herculean task of constructing the King's Daughter's Hospital, now Raleigh General Hospital. All of those shown could not be identified, but those who were, are: 3, Mrs. Dayton Meadows; 4, Mrs. Grace Munroe (Ward); 5, Hazel Newland (Noel); 6, Mrs. Bob Willis; 8, Mrs. C. C. Rose; 10, Mrs. A. C. Harvey; 12, Mrs. B. O. Houchins; 14, Mrs. Hugh Miller; 17, Mrs. George Williams; 18, Mrs. Inez Calfee; 19, Mrs. Frank Smith; 20, Mrs. J. T. Robinson; 22, Miss Esther Gilbertson; 24; Mrs. Cooper; 25, Mrs. William MacTaggart; 28, Mrs. H. E. Melton; 29, Mrs. L. A. Martin; 30, Mrs. H. T. Calfee; 31, Mrs. Lynch; 33, Mrs. M. C. Brackman; 35, Mrs. A. C. Sutphin; 36, Mrs. Cook; 40, Miss Patty Ellison; 41, Mrs. William Taylor; 42, Mrs. E. L. Ellison; 44, Mrs. W. D. Holliday; 46, Mrs. Lucian H. Davis; 47, Mrs. Jacob Anthony. Mrs Calfee was active secretary for this organization for 25 years" (p. 90). Harlow Warren, copyright 1955.
Group Portrait of Fourth Grade Class at Beckley Institute at Beckley, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1911
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 415, vol. 2. In book: "In book: Teachers: Mrs. Mahoney, Mrs. J. O. Freeman. Top row: ____ Halstead, (?), Clyde Cook, Wilbur Manley, George Warren, (?), (?), Cam McDowell, Loy Smith, Stuart Warren. Second row: Seldon Trup, Roy Vass, Ruth Bair (Mrs. Virgil Snead), Mary Nan McGinnis (Mrs. W. W. Goldsmith), Wanda Bailey (Mrs. Sam Thomson), Tessa Stanley (Mrs. G. O. Mills), May Chilson (Mrs. A. K. Canterbury). Bottom row: Paul Hollanswoth, Ray Bailey, Ned Foster, Oneida Meador, Billy Scott (Mrs. F. L. Pettit), Edith Harris, Freida Calfee, Helen Martin (Mrs. H. U. Sloan), Mildred Bibb (Rev. Julius Fishbach)" (p. 415). On front of portrait: "About 45 years ago."
Portrait of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Arritt Family of Beckley, W. Va
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren. On front of portrait: "Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Arritt (Salt Sulphur) Myrtle (Kerma Arritt) John and his mother Annie Arritt Hull. about 1910."
McKean Family with Horse and Carriage, Beckley, West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Group portrait of McKean Family with their horse and carriage prior to participating in a parade in Beckley. From left to right: Gertie (Beasley) McKean, son Clay, daughter Mae, and Sam McKean.
Portrait of Distinguished Beckleyans in Parlor of Hull Hotel, Beckley W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1895
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 753, vol. 3. In book: "Left to right: Miss Pearl McCreery, daughter of our venerable Senator John W, McCreery, Flynn Hull, and his mother Mrs. John (Annie Prince) Hull and father John S. Hull, who happened to be a first cousin of his wife; and a rugged individualist who has so far been unidentified" (p. 753). For more information on the Hull Hotel and to see another view of the Parlor interior see p. 356, vol. 2.
Bair Family Posing on Front Porch of Their House in Beckley, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910
Description:
George Bair, Sr. and an unidentified man are standing in side yard. Mable Bair Saunders, Maggie Bair, and "Aunt Brook" (Mrs. George Bair, Sr.) are standing with three unidentified people on the front porch of a house in Beckley, West Virginia.
Portrait of Judge John H. Hatcher of Beckley, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 578, vol. 2. In book: "Judge John Hatcher (State Supreme Court from 1924-1940 see p. 574); director Belle Mead Coal Co., other business enterprises" (p. 178). Also was a free mason (p. 555).
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 490, vol. 2. In book: "Bruce Carper loaded for bear, and- the evidence." On back of portrait: "40 years C&O depot, telegrapher and agent."
Portrait of John Prince Beckley of Beckley, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, see p. 363, vol. 2. On back of portrait: " John Prince Beckley son of John Beckley and brother of Mrs. Betty Campbell Beckley. He and Bill George struck by lighting and were killed. Attended Davis Military School, Winston-Salem, N.C. and Georgia M. Academy." In book: " John Prince Beckley, architect and merchant son of John Beckley (son of General Alfred Beckley), and brother of Mrs. Betty Beckley Campbell, was killed by lightning in June of 1900 together with William "Bill" George" (p. 363).
Portrait of the Honorable John Beckley of Beckley, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 74, vol. 1. Harlow Warren, Copyright 1955. In book: "Hon. John Beckley, politician, merchant. Born in the early days of the nineteenth century, the late Hon. John Beckley, of Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, saw all the wonderful development of this country, from the days when Raleigh County was a howling wilderness, through the exciting events of the Civil War, and so up to the present generation of advancement and progress, with busy cities on the lands where in those pioneer days bears, wolves and panthers roamed the woods, and 'neighbors' were four to six miles apart. Mr. Beckley was born in what was then known as the United States Allegheny Arsenal, on March 26, 1833, the son of the late General Alfred and Amelia Neville (Craig) Beckley" (p. 74, 76).
From "Beckley, U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 578, vol. 2. In book: Mason Brackman, lawyer-teacher and former member of the Raleigh County and West Virginia Bar Associations" (p. 578).
Portrait of Mrs. Charles Stansbury of Beckley, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 745, vol. 2. On back of portrait: "Mrs. Charles Stansbury, maiden name Ella Callaway (George Callaway and Louemma Hinchman Callaway). Later married John Patrick." See record 036311.
