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Albert Thompson of Philadelphia brought his family to West Virginia and Tucker County in the late 1800s with the booming timber industry, taking advantage of Tucker County's forests. He bought the J. L. Rumbarger Lumber Company and established the Thompson Lumber Company, which would later become the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company. The mill was bought in 1907 by the Babcock Lumber and Boom Company and shut down for good in 1924.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 County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

44317. The Island Home of Albert Thompson

A poster features Jerry West as a part of the XVIIth Olympiad in Rome in 1960. West played on the U.S. men's Olympic Basketball Team which won every game.  West won the gold medal

44318. Greatest Olympians Poster Featuring Jerry West

Jerry West swept past Bev Vaughan (25) of William and Mary and scored a total of 38 points against William and Mary. WVU won 85-82 in the semi-finals of the 1959 Southern Conference Tournament.

44319. Jerry West Drives Through William & Mary Defense, Morgantown, W. Va.

West dribbles the basketball across the court likely at Stansburry Hall

44320. Jerry West at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

Jerry West and an opponent from GWU both jump toward the basket

44321. Jerry West Jumps to Score Against George Washington University, Morgantown, W. Va.

West and opponent chase after the ball as it rolls out of bounds during a game

44322. Jerry West and Opponent, Morgantown, W. Va.

West shoots the ball while opponents attempt to block him during a home WVU game

44323. Jerry West Shoots Basketball During Game as Crowd Watches at Stansbury Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

44324. Jerry West During a Basketball Game at Stansburry Hall, WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

Jerry West played basketball for WVU from 1956-1960 during which time he had a number of achievements in the sport with the team.  He later played for the LA Lakers in the NBA before becoming a coach and manager.

44325. Jerry West Passing the Ball During a Basketball Game at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

Jerry West played basketball for WVU from 1956-1960 during which time he had a number of achievements in the sport with the team.  He later played for the LA Lakers in the NBA before becoming a coach and manager.

44326. Jerry West, West Virginia University

Jerry West played basketball for WVU from 1956-1960 during which time he had a number of achievements in the sport with the team.  He later played for the LA Lakers in the NBA before becoming a coach and manager.

44327. Jerry West, West Virginia University

West jumps to block GW's George Marshall and his layup shot during this 1958 game.  WVU won 93 to 66.

44328. Jerry West Blocks George Washington University Opponent, Morgantown, W. Va.