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Scene of students reading at a school in Pickaway. 'Charles Alexander Keadle was the teacher, in rear of room. Mamie Beckett stands in the center by the blackboard, and Ray Peck Beckett stands behind her left shoulder. Emile Beckett is to the far left and back three. Keadle organized the Corn Clubs that were the forerunner to the 4-H Clubs in West Virginia.'

1. Class Photo Pickaway School, Monroe County, W. Va.

Charles Alexander Keadle sits with his class, probably a teacher's institute, in Monroe County. Keadle later became superintendent of schools. Suggested and organized the corn clubs that were the fore runner of the 4-H clubs.

2. Charles Alexander Keadle Sits with his Class at a Teacher's Institute, Monroe County, W. Va.

A group portrait of ten women graduating from the Alderson Baptist Academy in Pickaway. 'Mamie Beckett in front, daughter of Daniel Beckett, confederate soldier, and Eliza Peck Beckett. Great granddaughter on mother's side fo Henry Mann, son of an original white settler in Hunter's Springs, near Greenville, in Monroe County.'

3. Alderson Baptist Academy Graduates, Monroe County, W. Va.

The house was built in 1873.

4. John Zachariah Ellison's House in Dunlap, Monroe County, W. Va.

Located on Hans Creek, photo was taken after house was remodeled.

5. John Zachariah Ellison's House in Dunlap, Monroe County, W. Va.

A group portrait of Professor Lacey's High School, Rocky Point Academy, at Sinks Grove, Monroe County, West Virginia. 'Identification by Carlos Parker son of Anna Steele Parker, 8/1979 (nearly blind) at Roanoke.  Taken to him by Va. Steele. Prof. Lacey at far right, in front.  Man in suit, center right with coat buttoned to neck is Robert Morton Steele.  Eva B. Steele on his left. Steele's born in Steele's Valley (Steelesburg) Tazewell County, Va. near Cedar Bluff and moved to Monroe County.  First row, person with hat is Ollie Steele.   Boy and man front left is Ray P. Beckett and Mr. C. A. Keadle - teacher and superintendent of schools Monroe County.  Organized the corn clubs that were forerunner of 4H Clubs. Suggested at Farmer's Institute, Monroe County 1890-1900s.'

6. Professor Lacey's High School at Sinks Grove, Monroe County, W. Va.

'Rocky Point Academy, Sinks Grove, Monroe County, West Virginia. Professor Lacey-front far right, behind Lacey's left shoulder-Charles Alexander Keadle.  Photo from home of C. A. Keadle; Pictured are Olive Leland Steele with hat with stripes and Eva B. Steel in front of her? Center right back man in button up coat is Robert Morton Steele.  Ray P. Beckett back with face half hidden.  Also pictured Miss Trimbil, music teacher front, center.'

7. Rocky Point Academy, Sinks Grove, Monroe County, W. Va.

'Elkhorn Graded School. First grade second term taught by Bess E. Smith. From the C.A. Keadle Collection. School probably in Monroe County, West Virginia.'

8. Elkhorn Graded School, Monroe County, W. Va.

9. Gap Mills, Monroe County, West Virginia

'The sheep barn on Ellison farm built by Jesse Ellison ca. 1835. Log barn had shed and loft added at later date.'

10. Sheep Barn on Ellison Farm, Monroe County, W. Va.

'The house Addison Dunlap built when he married Elizabet Clara Petrie. House built ca. 1834. Earlier used log house to left rear. Located on Hans Creek Road, Monroe County. House now occupied by direct descendent.'

11. Addison Dunlap House, Monroe County, W. Va.

12. Dormitory at Salt Sulphur Springs Resort, Monroe County, W. Va.