West Virginia University Faculty, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1887
Description:
Front Row: Unidentified; Dr. E. M. Turner; Dr. P. B. Reynolds; Unidentified. Second Row: Unidentified; Dr. Douthat; Dr. St. George Tucker Brooke; Prof. J. S. Stewart. Third Row: Dr. Hartigan; Prof Willey; Dr. I. C. White; Unidentified. Fourth Row: Prof. Whitehill; Unidentified.
Hinton High School Senior Play "On Plymouth Rock" Cast, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Numbered individuals: 1. Margaret Nicely; 2. Sally Yovell; 3. Etheh Whitten; 4. unidentified; 5. Eps Saunders; 6. Mary Kirby; 7. Ghady Cahes; 8; Ms. Glass; 9. Ms. Meador; 10. Vera Connor; 11. Mary McCarthy; 12. Maude Dodd; 13. Ms. ClarkNative Americans, left to right: Warren Holbert; Lilly Bober; unidentified; Ms. Ratliff; Ms. Reddon; Marie Ratliff; Lehia Briers; Gladys Coleman; Herman FredekingBack row, left to right: Frank Tomkies; Ashby Eubanks; Buster Coleman; Robert Garvey; Clarence Crookshanks; Robert Harford; unidentified; Roger Boley; unidentified; Robert Arrington; Jack HayesHigh hats, right side: Harry Wickline; Mr. Parker; Willie Meador; Scott Ford; Robert Kirby; Russell Turner; Jimmie Anderson
Pictured from left to right in the back row is Henry Harrison, Mr. Ketchum, unidentified, Jack Mann, B. Thompson, Mr. Minichian, and Bill Miller.In the third row, from left to right, is Mr. Vass, unidentified, Mr. Garten, Earnest Allen, S. O. Gum, and Jon Taylor.In the second row, from left to right, is Emmitt Mann, Lee Barnett, E. C. Eagle, unidentified, Harry Humphries, Walter Jackson, and Bernard Gerch.In the first row, from left to right, is Bert Hout, Guy Belcher, Fred Maddy, unidentified, Lynn Miller, and unidentified.
High-ranking Civilian Conservation Corps Members In Charge of Camp in Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Th men in army uniforms were in control of the (approximately) 175 men at the camp. The other men were from the U.S. Forest Service and were in charge of men at work clearing the right of way for the dam. No funds were appropriated for the construction of Bluestone Dam, so the C.C.C. Co. 524 was cancelled and all men were transferred to other C.C.C. camps in West Virginia
Senator William A. Moreland With Governor John D. Rockefeller and Others at Session
Date:
1981
Description:
From left to right: 1. Senator Jean Chase, Weston, 2. Unknown, 3. Senator Orton Jones, Spencer, 4. Governor John D. Rockefeller, and 5. Senator William A. Moreland. Inscription on photograph reads: "to Bill Moreland, with thanks always, Jay Rockefeller".
Miss Alice Wright-Mann, third from left holding a large bouquet and bottle, poses with a group on the battleship. The rest of the subjects are unidentified.Alice Wright-Mann, of Mercer County, sponsored the battleship which was built by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. of Newport News, Va. Wright-Mann was the daughter of a millionaire coalmine operator, Isaac T. Mann.
Noel Family Portrait at Morris Hill, Allegheny County, Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
From left to right is Maudie Noel (kneeling); Minnie Noel (kneeling); Harvey Noel; Clyde Noel; Emmitt Noel; Henry A. Noel Senior; Bob Noel; Clarence Noel; and Lawrence Noel.
Noel Family Gathered at Morris Hill, Allegheny County, Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
From left to right is Minnie Noel; Lawrence Noel; Forest Noel; an unidentified Noel; Clarence Noel; Bob Noel; Harvey Noel; Clyde Noel; and Emmitt Noel.
Family Portrait of Lee Family at Home of D.C. Lee, Emerson Road
Date:
ca. 1930s
Description:
Group Portrait of Maryat Lee's family. Left to right: Maryat's father, Dewitt Collins Lee, her Robert E. "Buzz" Lee, her Mother Grace Dyer Lee, Maryat, and her oldest brother, John Lee.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
Maryat Lee and others sitting on a car in New York
Date:
undated
Description:
Maryat Lee and a group sit outside on the street likely in New York.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
90th Birthday of Maryat Lee's Mother, Grace Dyer Lee likely in W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1978
Description:
Pictured from left to right: Lee's mother Grace Dyer Lee, Maryat Lee (approximate age 55), Lee's brother Robert E. "Buzz" Lee (approximate age 58), and Lee's oldest brother John Lee (approximate age close to 60). The Lee family is likely gathered at Maryat Lee's home, the "Women's Farm" near Hinton, W. Va.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg at the National Federation Music Clubs, Los Angeles, CA
Date:
ca. 1941
Description:
Back row from left to right: Tom Clark, Julia Swiger, Lois Morrissette, Julia Young, Bill James, Mary Alice James, Merlin Arms. Seated in front from left to right: Eleanor Jean James and Aladyne Wymer.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.
Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg at National Federation Music Clubs, Los Angeles, CA
Date:
ca. 1941
Description:
Five members of the Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg group pose for a portrait in Los, Angeles, CA at the National Federation Music Clubs.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.
Family Portrait of Maryat Lee and her Family at Christmas
Date:
1939
Description:
Portrait of Maryat Lee and her family at Christmas. Pictured left to right are her father, Dewitt Collins Lee, her brother Robert E. "Buzz" Lee holding hands with Maryat, and her oldest brother John Lee holding hands with her mother Grace Dyer Lee.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
Portrait of [Clark] Hughes, Alice Carskadon, Lucy Carskadon, Jessie [Liks], Mr. Dameron , Jim Barrick, Nancy Lauck, and Charlie [Charles] Head from a photograph album of late nineteenth century images featuring residents from Keyser, W. Va.
Portrait of Hal Reynold, James Barrick, and Jim [Leks] from Keyser, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1900
Description:
Portrait of Hal Reynold, James Barrick, and Jim [Leks] from a photograph album of late nineteenth century images featuring residents from Keyser, W. Va.
Portrait of James Barrick, Sadie West, Nancy Lauck, and Nat Reynolds, Keyser, W. Va.
Date:
1889/02/02
Description:
Portrait of James Barrick, Sadie West, Nancy Lauck. and Nat Reynolds from a photograph album of late nineteenth century images featuring residents of Keyser, W. Va.
Portrait of Frank McDaniel, possibly a resident of Keyser, W. Va., taken in Carlisle, Pa. from a photograph album of late nineteenth century images featuring residents from Keyser, W. Va.
Group Photo of Children Including Chris Huffman Wright, Keyser, W. Va.
Date:
1890/03
Description:
Chris Huffman Wright is located in the front row, fifth from the right, in a group photo from a photograph album of late nineteenth century images featuring residents from Keyser, W. Va.
Portrait of a Young George B. Thompson with Associates in an Unidentified Location
Date:
ca. 1880-1910
Description:
From left to right is George Ferguson; P. J. Clark; F. E. Fisher; A. L. Hume; J. A. Ahern; Frank Wheeler; G. D. Thompson and George. B. Thompson.This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role int he timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.George B. Thompson came to Tucker County as part of the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company, formerly known as the Thompson Lumber Company. He worked there as a secretary and timekeeper until 1907, when the company was bought by Babcock Lumber Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as he was then appointed manager.After the mill closed in 1924, George B. Thompson remained in the community as a local business man and served a term as postmaster of Davis. He also served a term in the House of Delegates as the representative from Tucker County.
Jerry West's High School Basketball Team Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Jerry West attended East Bank High School before moving on to West Virginia University, where he continued his basketball career.West led his team to its first ever state championship title as the 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.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager. West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938 and rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.
Workmen pose in front of a Franklin, W. Va. building. The building has several signs on it, including one for Bickford & Huffman Grain Drills. The men are likely blacksmiths.
Portrait of the Ferguson family, likely taken in Montana. Blanche, the mother, was born in West Virginia.Back row Left to Right:George Jr., George, and BlancheFront Row Left to Right:Margaret, D. Meigs , and Stewart
Annual Meeting of the President's Committee on National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week, Washington, D. C.
Date:
1951/08/17
Description:
Pictured left to right are:First Row: Karl R. Bendetsen, Msgr. Howard J. Carroll, Louis Johnson, Charles E. Wilson, Maurice J. Tobin, Harry S. Truman, Vice Adm. Ross T. McIntire, Oscar R. Ewing, John J. Sparkman, George Barr, Ralph Wright.Second Row: Gen. Harry H. Vaughan, Robert T. Creasey, Dr. Howard Rusk, Joseph C. Dunn, Philip Kaiser, Francis P. Whitehair, Lt. Gen. Graves B. Erskine, Roswell L, Gilpatric, Michael J. Galvin, Eric Johnston, Earl H. Gammons, Theodore Marks.
Luncheon Group, Pelican Camp, Bohemian Grove, California
Date:
1941/07/26
Description:
A group portrait of those attending a luncheon honoring Mr. Wendell L. Willkie, the 1940 Republican nominee for the presidency, at Pelican Camp, part of the Bohemian Grove complex in California. Louis Johnson, later Secretary of Defense, is pictured seated on the far left, next to Willkie.
Back row left to right: W.H. Kendrick, Carol Green, Harry Rollyson, Clarence Wooter, Corty Davis, John Cole, Sam Niel, Ike Hormer, Charles Holbert.Front row left to right: Eleanor Biglow, Dorothy Archer, Gertrude Lemetol (?), Pauline Spangler, Kathleen Berthy, Eula Roberts, Virginia Burmer, Mrs. Fannie M. Kercheval.
President Roosevelt Inspects Army and Navy Aircraft, Washington, D. C.
Date:
1938/10/29
Description:
President Roosevelt is shown posing in the presidential limousine in front of officers and an army aircraft with Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison (back of middle seat) and the Assistant Secretary of War Louis Johnson (beside Edison), among others. The president inspected aircraft at the Army's Bolling Field and the Naval Air Station.
Past National Commanders of the American Legion, Indianapolis, Indiana
Date:
1939/11
Description:
Pictured left to right: Ray Murphy, Ed Spafford, Ralph T. O'Neill, General James A. Drain, Stephen Chadwick, Harry Colmery, Raymond J. Kelly, John R. Quinn, Louis Johnson, Paul McNutt.
The S. George Company produced flour sacks and printed flour barrel labels. The woman seated in the middle of the picture is (Katherine) Jane Watson, the company's bookkeeper.
![Portrait of [Clark] Hughes, Alice Carskadon, Lucy Carskadon, Jessie [Liks], Mr. Dameron , Jim Barrick, Nancy Lauck, and Charlie [Charles] Head from a photograph album of late nineteenth century images featuring residents from Keyser, W. Va.](/thumb/050428.jpg "Group Portrait, Keyser, W. Va.")
![Portrait of Hal Reynold, James Barrick, and Jim [Leks] from a photograph album of late nineteenth century images featuring residents from Keyser, W. Va.](/thumb/050431.jpg "Portrait of Hal Reynold, James Barrick, and Jim [Leks] from Keyser, W. Va.")
![Back Row: unknown, Niskalas, Fonda, Collins, Payne, [illegible]Middle Row: Butt, McDonald, Otard, Crush, unknown, [illegible], Spiro, Fletcher, A. Alexander, Hurst, R. ThomasChief Patterson, Bos'n AnklerFirst Row: Creekmore, Edmunds, Ervin, Bozard, Ens. White, Lt. Compton, Lt. Rosenkrans, Day, [illegible], J. Thomas, Willis](/thumb/053819.jpg "Section A3, District Intelligence Office of the U. S. Navy, Norfolk, V. A.")