Portrait of John Zachariah Ellison (1840-1934). Born in Jesse Ellison House, member of the Ellison-Dunlap family and served in the Confederate Army, Lowry's Battery (also called "Centerville Rifles"), during the Civil War.
Information included with the photograph: "Domestic servant of J. Z. & Harriet Ellison. Later married and wrote letter describing her life. Now in WVU Collection". Inscribed on the back of the photograph, "Mr and Mrs. C. P. Ellison March 27, 1909. From R. S. Wiseman"
Graduation Portrait of Frank Tuckwiller, West Virginia University Student
Date:
Circa 1900
Description:
Frank Tuckwiller was a student at West Virginia University around the turn of the century. Inscribed on the back of the photograph is "Frank Tuckwiller-a University friend"
Portrait of Julia Blair Dunlap of Monroe County, W. Va.
Date:
Circa 1900
Description:
Julia Blair Dunlap was also Mrs. Addison Dunlap. Information included with the photograph: "Ft Worth, Tex. 'Pioneer" and "Aunt Julia" is inscribed on the photo.
Portrait of Charles Alexander Ellison and Addison Dunlap Ellison. Both boys were West Virginia University cadets. The photo was believed to have been taken around 1895.
Horse Drawn Float in Confederate Monument Dedication Parade, Union, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1901
Description:
Inscribed on the back; 'Charlie Ellison on top (in uniform), Bert Dunlap, Bill Dunlap, Bob Fleshman, Belle Dunlap, Elsie Dunlap, Clara Ellison, Gracie Pence, Jean Chaison, Fanny Young, Maggie Pence sitting between Ted Dunlap and Edith McNeer.'