Three Views of the Safe that Survived the Capitol Fire in Charleston, W. Va.

Identifier:

005549

Collection Number:

A&M 1561, Roy Bird Cook Collection

Title:

Three Views of the Safe that Survived the Capitol Fire in Charleston, W. Va.

Date:

1921

Description:

Men view the contents of a safe that survived the Capitol fire. Letter enclosed with photographs reads, '18 April 1946 Dear Doctor Cook: The gentleman on my right in the enclosed picture is I. Wade Coffman and the one on my left is the late James J. Divine, chairman and member respectively of the Public Service Commission in 1927. The safe contained various records of the Commission. The records were in good condition despite having been subjected to the terrific heat of the 'Pasteboard' Capitol fire. It was thoughtful of you to send this picture to me for I don't recall having seen it before. And of course I appreciate your choice adjectival selection for identifying me! Sincerely, C. E. Nethken Chairman Public Service Commission of West Virginia'

Subjects:

Cities--Charleston--Capitol Building., Safes., West Virginia--Capital and capitol--Fire, 1921.

Personal Names:

Coffman, I. Wade., Divine, James J., Nethken, C. E.

Acquisition Source:

Cook, Roy Bird

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView