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Poland holds up a snake as she poses for a photo.

44905. Bessie Poland Holding a Snake in Unidentified Location

West Virginia University Mountaineers face the Washington and Jefferson football team as spectators watch from the sidelines. West Virginia University won the game, 7-0, which took place in Fairmont, W. Va.

44906. Washington and Jefferson College vs. West Virginia University, Fairmont, W. Va.

The WVU Mountaineers face off the Ohio State Buckeyes in an unidentified location.

44907. West Virginia University Mountaineer Play Ohio State Football Team

Portrait of Mountaineer halfback Andrew V. 'Rip' King ('19) in his football gear.

44908. West Virginia University Football Player Andrew 'Rip' King, Morgantown, W. Va.

The football players pose together for a team photo.In the back row, from left to right, is unidentified; unidentified Coach Tobin; unidentified;  Coach McIntyre; Manager Sherr; and unidentified.In the fourth row, from left to right is unidentified; player Brooks, Fred Mills ('20); unidentified; unidentified; unidentified; quarterback Charles L. Lewis ('20); and pplayer Webster.In the third row, from left to right, is unidentified; tackle Joseph V. Harrick ('21); guard John B. McCue ('21); Captain Russell Bailey holding the ball('19); player Harris; unidentified; and halfback Andrew 'Rip King.In the second row is guard Russel D. Meredith ('21); player Curry; unidentified; tackle Frank Ice ('18); unidentified; unidentified; player Wagner; unidentified.In the front row from left to right is player Rhodes; halfback J. Howard Lentz ('20); unidentified; unidentified; unidentified; unidentified; unidentified.

44909. West Virginia University Football Team, Morgantown, W. Va.

Pearl Sydenstricker Buck (small child at center) poses with her father, Absalom, mother, Caroline, her older brother, Edgar, and baby sister, Grace.

44910. Sydenstricker Family

Rubble of several buildings after a fire, possibly in Berkeley or Jefferson County.  Several people stand in the street while one man looks into the ruins of a building.  There is a hose cart, used to fight fires, in front of one of the remaining buildings.

44911. Rubble After a Fire

Two women, two men, one boy, and several animals in front of a farmhouse.  Note on reverse suggests that this could be Harpers Ferry, W. Va.  Photo identified as Mable Strickland's home as a child, but does not indicate if she is in the image.

44912. Mable Strickland's Childhood Home, Possibly Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Five men, identified as the president and normal teachers of the West Virginia Colored Institute, pose in front of a building.

44913. President and Normal Teachers of W.V.C.I, Institute, W. Va.

Interior of a general store, most likely in Morgantown, W. Va.  Items on the shelves include oatmeal crackers, candy, tobacco, and a variety of other canned, boxed, and bagged items.

44914. Interior of Store, Likely Morgantown, W. Va.

Inscription on the photo reads, "Look out, Scrubby! Here comes Rodger," likely referring to fullback and captain-elect Errett Rodgers ('19). West Virginia University beat Washington & Jefferson 7-0.

44915. Third Quarter of WVU vs. Washington and Jefferson College Football Game, Fairmont, W. Va.

A scarecrow depicting a W. & J. football player is placed above a sign that reads, "Rest in Peace," after WVU defeated the team 7-0.

44916. Scarecrow Imitating Washington & Jefferson Football Player, Fairmont, W. Va.