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Two unidentified men inspect the damage along the railroad tracks.

42949. Observing the Wreckage After the Explosion of Engine 1642 at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048639
Title:
Observing the Wreckage After the Explosion of Engine 1642 at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
Two unidentified men inspect the damage along the railroad tracks.
Picture taken of performance inside of WVU Field House, which was part of the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio program's "Buy a Bomber" series, where communities were challenged to buy enough Defense Bonds to purchase a bomber. The money raised in this circumstance exceeded all expectations and was the largest such fundraiser in Monongalia County, West Virginia.

42950. Wheeling Musical Steelmakers Performance at WVU Field House, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
048640
Title:
Wheeling Musical Steelmakers Performance at WVU Field House, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1943
Description:
Picture taken of performance inside of WVU Field House, which was part of the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio program's "Buy a Bomber" series, where communities were challenged to buy enough Defense Bonds to purchase a bomber. The money raised in this circumstance exceeded all expectations and was the largest such fundraiser in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
View of the site where the engine blew up at C. W. Cabin. Parts of the damaged engine can be seen at the bottom of the photo.

42951. Site of Engine 1642 Explosion Along River, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048641
Title:
Site of Engine 1642 Explosion Along River, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
View of the site where the engine blew up at C. W. Cabin. Parts of the damaged engine can be seen at the bottom of the photo.
Looking at the derailed train and what's left of the engine. The cabin is pictured in the background unharmed.

42952. Damage of Engine 1642 Explosion at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048642
Title:
Damage of Engine 1642 Explosion at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
Looking at the derailed train and what's left of the engine. The cabin is pictured in the background unharmed.
From left to right: (?), Margie Greig, Regina Colbert, B.J. Evans, Lois Mae Nolte, Harriet Drake, M.J. Evans, (?), Tommy Whitley, and (?). Picture taken before or after the performance at WVU Field House, which was part of their "Buy a Bomber" series, where communities were challenged to buy enough Defense Bonds to purchase a bomber. The money raised in this circumstance exceeded all expectations and was the largest such fundraiser in Monongalia County, West Virginia.

42953. 'It's Wheeling Steel' Cast Including Steel Sisters and WVU ROTC in Front of Boreman Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
048643
Title:
'It's Wheeling Steel' Cast Including Steel Sisters and WVU ROTC in Front of Boreman Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1943
Description:
From left to right: (?), Margie Greig, Regina Colbert, B.J. Evans, Lois Mae Nolte, Harriet Drake, M.J. Evans, (?), Tommy Whitley, and (?). Picture taken before or after the performance at WVU Field House, which was part of their "Buy a Bomber" series, where communities were challenged to buy enough Defense Bonds to purchase a bomber. The money raised in this circumstance exceeded all expectations and was the largest such fundraiser in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
Unidentified workers walk up and down the railroad tracks after Engine 1642 exploded.

42954. Railroad Workers Inspecting Explosion Aftermath at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048644
Title:
Railroad Workers Inspecting Explosion Aftermath at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
Unidentified workers walk up and down the railroad tracks after Engine 1642 exploded.
From left to right: (?), Margie Greig, Regina Colbert, B.J. Evans, Lois Mae Nolte, Harriet Drake, M.J. Evans, (?), Tommy Whitley, and (?). Picture taken before or after the performance at WVU Field House, which was part of their "Buy a Bomber" series, where communities were challenged to buy enough Defense Bonds to purchase a bomber. The money raised in this circumstance exceeded all expectations and was the largest such fundraiser in Monongalia County, West Virginia.

42955. "It's Wheeling Steel" Cast Including Steel Sisters and WVU ROTC in Front of Boreman Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
048645
Title:
"It's Wheeling Steel" Cast Including Steel Sisters and WVU ROTC in Front of Boreman Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1943
Description:
From left to right: (?), Margie Greig, Regina Colbert, B.J. Evans, Lois Mae Nolte, Harriet Drake, M.J. Evans, (?), Tommy Whitley, and (?). Picture taken before or after the performance at WVU Field House, which was part of their "Buy a Bomber" series, where communities were challenged to buy enough Defense Bonds to purchase a bomber. The money raised in this circumstance exceeded all expectations and was the largest such fundraiser in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
View of the wreckage.

42956. Crane Lifting Derailed C. & O. Cars After Engine 1642 Explosion at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048646
Title:
Crane Lifting Derailed C. & O. Cars After Engine 1642 Explosion at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1958
Description:
View of the wreckage.
Picture taken before or after the performance at WVU Field House, which was part of their "Buy a Bomber" series, where communities were challenged to buy enough Defense Bonds to purchase a bomber. The money raised in this circumstance exceeded all expectations and was the largest such fundraiser in Monongalia County, West Virginia.

42957. "It's Wheeling Steel" Cast on Street in Front of Boreman Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
048647
Title:
"It's Wheeling Steel" Cast on Street in Front of Boreman Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1943
Description:
Picture taken before or after the performance at WVU Field House, which was part of their "Buy a Bomber" series, where communities were challenged to buy enough Defense Bonds to purchase a bomber. The money raised in this circumstance exceeded all expectations and was the largest such fundraiser in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
Johnny Richmond, pictured in the center with a cigarette in his mouth, and associates observe the wreckage which occurred around 5:00 p.m.

42958. Men Inspect Engine Explosion Damage at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048648
Title:
Men Inspect Engine Explosion Damage at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
Johnny Richmond, pictured in the center with a cigarette in his mouth, and associates observe the wreckage which occurred around 5:00 p.m.
A group of unidentified men observe thedamage and what little is left of the engine.

42959. Site of Wreckage Where Engine 1642 Exploded at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048649
Title:
Site of Wreckage Where Engine 1642 Exploded at C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953/06/09
Description:
A group of unidentified men observe thedamage and what little is left of the engine.
Engine No. 2101, named "Chessie Steam Special", is pictured on the C. & O. track.

42960. Train at Hinton Yards, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048650
Title:
Train at Hinton Yards, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Engine No. 2101, named "Chessie Steam Special", is pictured on the C. & O. track.