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Portrait of the prominent citizen who lived in the city of Hinton. Nowlan served as a master electrician in the United States Army Air Service during World War I. By 1927, Nowlan was the city manager of Hinton all the way through 1935. In World War II, he managed overseas and continental district organizations in the Office of Censorship. In 1945, he developed a 200-acre wildlife sanctuary at "Split Rock" overlooking Greenbrier River near Alderson, W. Va. During the Korean War, he served as the budget administrator for the United States Air Force. Finally, in 1960, Nowlan became the financial secretary for the Summers County Board of Education.

1. Hume K. Nowlan of Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049376
Title:
Hume K. Nowlan of Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1965
Description:
Portrait of the prominent citizen who lived in the city of Hinton. Nowlan served as a master electrician in the United States Army Air Service during World War I. By 1927, Nowlan was the city manager of Hinton all the way through 1935. In World War II, he managed overseas and continental district organizations in the Office of Censorship. In 1945, he developed a 200-acre wildlife sanctuary at "Split Rock" overlooking Greenbrier River near Alderson, W. Va. During the Korean War, he served as the budget administrator for the United States Air Force. Finally, in 1960, Nowlan became the financial secretary for the Summers County Board of Education.
A crowd gathers outside of the park to celebrate soldiers who fought in World War I. In the background, Miller Hotel is pictured to the right.

2. Celebration for WWI Veterans Outside of Courthouse Square on 2nd Avenue, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049688
Title:
Celebration for WWI Veterans Outside of Courthouse Square on 2nd Avenue, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1919
Description:
A crowd gathers outside of the park to celebrate soldiers who fought in World War I. In the background, Miller Hotel is pictured to the right.
A family crowds inside the car decorated for the event on Temple Street. Subjects unidentified.

3. Automobile Decorated for WWI Parade in Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049691
Title:
Automobile Decorated for WWI Parade in Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1919
Description:
A family crowds inside the car decorated for the event on Temple Street. Subjects unidentified.
A Palace Clothing Co. parade float decorated in American flags is drawn by two horses.

4. Float in WWI Victory Parade, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049694
Title:
Float in WWI Victory Parade, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1919
Description:
A Palace Clothing Co. parade float decorated in American flags is drawn by two horses.
The two decorated vehicles make their way down Temple Street. The float in back advertises Plumley-Hulme Co.

5. Parade Floats Participating in the WWI Victory Parade, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049697
Title:
Parade Floats Participating in the WWI Victory Parade, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1919
Description:
The two decorated vehicles make their way down Temple Street. The float in back advertises Plumley-Hulme Co.
A young girl looks out from behind the rear of the vehicle while two adults drive it down Temple Street. Subjects unidentified.

6. An Automobile Decorated for the World War I Victory Parade, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049698
Title:
An Automobile Decorated for the World War I Victory Parade, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1919
Description:
A young girl looks out from behind the rear of the vehicle while two adults drive it down Temple Street. Subjects unidentified.
Three unidentified children sit inside the vehicle decorated with streamers and American flags on Temple Street.

7. Children Sit Inside an Automobile Decorated for the WWI Victory Parade, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049699
Title:
Children Sit Inside an Automobile Decorated for the WWI Victory Parade, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1919
Description:
Three unidentified children sit inside the vehicle decorated with streamers and American flags on Temple Street.
Two cars decorated in American flags make their way down Temple Street while spectators watch from the sidewalks. The automobile in the forefront advertises International Motor Trucks with soldiers sitting next to its cargo.

8. Vehicles Participating in World War I Victory Parade, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049700
Title:
Vehicles Participating in World War I Victory Parade, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1919
Description:
Two cars decorated in American flags make their way down Temple Street while spectators watch from the sidewalks. The automobile in the forefront advertises International Motor Trucks with soldiers sitting next to its cargo.