Scene at Lumber Camp, Tucker County, W. Va.

Identifier:

050647

Collection Number:

4151

Title:

Scene at Lumber Camp, Tucker County, W. Va.

Date:

ca. 1880-1930

Description:

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.Men and women are seen throughout the camp.Caption on back of photo reads: "Possibly Bob Eastman?"

Subjects:

Family--West Virginia--Tucker County., Logging--West Virginia--Davis., Lumber camps--West Virginia., Dwellings--West Virginia--Tucker County., Lumber trade--West Virginia--Tucker County.

Family Names:

Thompson family.

Geographic:

Tucker County (W. Va.), Davis (W. Va.)

Acquisition Source:

Fletcher, Sarah T.

Acquisition Method:

Gift

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView