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A picture of nine out of the twelve children of James and Mary Johnson.Standing, left to right: Anna, Harvey, Odelle ("Del").Seated, L to R: Florence, Garland, William, Homer, Lucy, Bertie.Not pictured: Jacob, Mary, Emma.

1. The Children of James and Mary Johnson

IDNO:
054423
Title:
The Children of James and Mary Johnson
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A picture of nine out of the twelve children of James and Mary Johnson.Standing, left to right: Anna, Harvey, Odelle ("Del").Seated, L to R: Florence, Garland, William, Homer, Lucy, Bertie.Not pictured: Jacob, Mary, Emma.
President Franklin Roosevelt pictured with Secretary of State Cordell Hull, Assistant Secretary of Defense Louis A. Johnson, and an unidentified man.

2. President Roosevelt and Others

IDNO:
053264
Title:
President Roosevelt and Others
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
President Franklin Roosevelt pictured with Secretary of State Cordell Hull, Assistant Secretary of Defense Louis A. Johnson, and an unidentified man.
Reverse reads "Tell them we want to see Mrs. Kitty Lou. I'm just doing as directed. Hoping 41 is your best yet."

3. Cheat Lake Home

IDNO:
052936
Title:
Cheat Lake Home
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Reverse reads "Tell them we want to see Mrs. Kitty Lou. I'm just doing as directed. Hoping 41 is your best yet."
A crowd observes as the cornerstone for the new Calhoun County courthouse is lain. The new court house building is located by the Masonic Lodge.

4. Calhoun County Courthouse Cornerstone Laying Ceremony, Granstville, W. Va.

IDNO:
052460
Title:
Calhoun County Courthouse Cornerstone Laying Ceremony, Granstville, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A crowd observes as the cornerstone for the new Calhoun County courthouse is lain. The new court house building is located by the Masonic Lodge.
Captain Bennion was killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. As he laid mortally wounded on the West Virginia's command bridge, Bennion refused to be removed from his burning ship. He continued to give orders, directing his crew's actions. Bennion's last order to his men before he died was to leave him and "abandon ship." Captain Bennion was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.

5. USN Captain Mervyn S. Bennion, U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
052259
Title:
USN Captain Mervyn S. Bennion, U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Captain Bennion was killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. As he laid mortally wounded on the West Virginia's command bridge, Bennion refused to be removed from his burning ship. He continued to give orders, directing his crew's actions. Bennion's last order to his men before he died was to leave him and "abandon ship." Captain Bennion was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
American military work with coastal artillery during a defense campaign. Photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.

6. Shore Battery in Hawaii

IDNO:
052002
Title:
Shore Battery in Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
American military work with coastal artillery during a defense campaign. Photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.
A sailor prepares to dive into the sea off the deck of the U.S.S. West Virginia.

7. Scuba Diver off U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
052001
Title:
Scuba Diver off U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A sailor prepares to dive into the sea off the deck of the U.S.S. West Virginia.
A group of soldiers practice firing. Photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.

8. Sham Battle in Hawaii during WWII American Defense Campaign

IDNO:
051998
Title:
Sham Battle in Hawaii during WWII American Defense Campaign
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A group of soldiers practice firing. Photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.
Soldiers gather around a firing anti-aircraft gun during a defense campaign. The photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.

9. Anti-Aircraft Gun in Action at Night, Hawaii

IDNO:
051997
Title:
Anti-Aircraft Gun in Action at Night, Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Soldiers gather around a firing anti-aircraft gun during a defense campaign. The photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.
Photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.

10. Naval Fleet Displaying Searchlights at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

IDNO:
051996
Title:
Naval Fleet Displaying Searchlights at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.
A fleet of U.S. bomber airplanes fly across the sky. The photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia Scrapbook.

11. Flight of Bombers in Hawaii

IDNO:
051995
Title:
Flight of Bombers in Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A fleet of U.S. bomber airplanes fly across the sky. The photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia Scrapbook.
Ralph John lived with his parents just north of the West Virginia and Pennsylvania state line. He spend much of his leisure time visiting Morgantown and hunting in the West Virginia mountains. John joined the Army just before the United States entered the war and was in the second wave of the invasion of France, following D-Day June 6th, 1944. Ralph John was killed in action near St Lo, France on August 15, 1944. He was 30 years old.

12. Ralph John of Mt. Morris, Greene County, PA

IDNO:
051261
Title:
Ralph John of Mt. Morris, Greene County, PA
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Ralph John lived with his parents just north of the West Virginia and Pennsylvania state line. He spend much of his leisure time visiting Morgantown and hunting in the West Virginia mountains. John joined the Army just before the United States entered the war and was in the second wave of the invasion of France, following D-Day June 6th, 1944. Ralph John was killed in action near St Lo, France on August 15, 1944. He was 30 years old.
View overlooking the Bluestone River where a dam is to be constructed.

13. Site of the Bluestone River Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
050088
Title:
Site of the Bluestone River Dam, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
View overlooking the Bluestone River where a dam is to be constructed.
View from the river bank of the construction site.

14. Bluestone River Dam Under Construction, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
050087
Title:
Bluestone River Dam Under Construction, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
View from the river bank of the construction site.
Parker stands behind the store counter.

15. Pete Parker's Grocery Store, Avis, W. Va.

IDNO:
049940
Title:
Pete Parker's Grocery Store, Avis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Parker stands behind the store counter.
Three men walk across a lawn with their golf gear. The country club house sits on the left. Subjects unidentified.

16. Golf Course at Willowood County Club, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049524
Title:
Golf Course at Willowood County Club, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Three men walk across a lawn with their golf gear. The country club house sits on the left. Subjects unidentified.
Turner, his wife and children are pictured in front of their home.

17. Samuel Turner and Family, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049504
Title:
Samuel Turner and Family, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Turner, his wife and children are pictured in front of their home.
Ten unidentified boys pose for a group picture.

18. A Group of Boys Loitering Outside a Park in Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049473
Title:
A Group of Boys Loitering Outside a Park in Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Ten unidentified boys pose for a group picture.
Lillian (front), Gladys, Glenna and Mark Shumate pictured outside of the home.

19. Shumate Kids Outside of Farmhouse in Little Stony Creek, W. Va.

IDNO:
049445
Title:
Shumate Kids Outside of Farmhouse in Little Stony Creek, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Lillian (front), Gladys, Glenna and Mark Shumate pictured outside of the home.
A mound of material and rock gathered beside the dirt path.

20. Route 20 Construction Site Quarry, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049407
Title:
Route 20 Construction Site Quarry, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A mound of material and rock gathered beside the dirt path.
A C. & O. train passes on the right as trucks make travel up the dirt path to aid construction. Workers are pictured in the distance at the top of the dirt ramp. Site located near Sandstone, W. Va.

21. Quarry for Route 20 Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049406
Title:
Quarry for Route 20 Construction, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A C. & O. train passes on the right as trucks make travel up the dirt path to aid construction. Workers are pictured in the distance at the top of the dirt ramp. Site located near Sandstone, W. Va.
Unidentified workers pictured observing their progress from make shift ramps and work stations.

22. Construction Workers Building Route 20, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049405
Title:
Construction Workers Building Route 20, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Unidentified workers pictured observing their progress from make shift ramps and work stations.
A group of cars park around the area where the road is being built. To the left in the distance, construction workers are pictured.

23. Route 20 Construction Site, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049404
Title:
Route 20 Construction Site, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A group of cars park around the area where the road is being built. To the left in the distance, construction workers are pictured.
Two unidentified men watch as construction equipment puts the road together.

24. Route 20 Under Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049403
Title:
Route 20 Under Construction, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Two unidentified men watch as construction equipment puts the road together.
View from Route 20 while under construction.

25. Prison Workers Camp near Sandstone, W. Va.

IDNO:
049402
Title:
Prison Workers Camp near Sandstone, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
View from Route 20 while under construction.
The railway bridge hover over a small creek near Sandstone, W. Va.

26. C. & O. Railroad Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049401
Title:
C. & O. Railroad Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
The railway bridge hover over a small creek near Sandstone, W. Va.
A line of cars are parked along the road while people gather to inspect the new bridge.

27. Dedication Ceremony for Newly Constructed Red Sulphur Bridge, Monroe County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049316
Title:
Dedication Ceremony for Newly Constructed Red Sulphur Bridge, Monroe County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A line of cars are parked along the road while people gather to inspect the new bridge.
People gather to observe the newly constructed bridge.

28. Red Sulphur Bridge Dedication, Monroe County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049315
Title:
Red Sulphur Bridge Dedication, Monroe County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
People gather to observe the newly constructed bridge.
An unidentified church sits next to a farm field.

29. A View of Red Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

IDNO:
049314
Title:
A View of Red Sulphur Springs, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
An unidentified church sits next to a farm field.
A crowd scatters across the newly constructed bridge.

30. Red Sulphur Bridge Dedication Ceremony, Monroe County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049313
Title:
Red Sulphur Bridge Dedication Ceremony, Monroe County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A crowd scatters across the newly constructed bridge.
A young girl stands on the river bank. New River Bridge pictured in the background.

31. Toddler Beside New River, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049268
Title:
Toddler Beside New River, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A young girl stands on the river bank. New River Bridge pictured in the background.
View of the falls from across the river.

32. Bull Falls on New River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049232
Title:
Bull Falls on New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
View of the falls from across the river.
The building pictured is now the site of Perry Memorial Gymnasium.

33. Quisenberry Home, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049190
Title:
Quisenberry Home, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
The building pictured is now the site of Perry Memorial Gymnasium.
A crowd of people gather between parked automobiles inside the alleyway.

34. Courthouse Alley, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049153
Title:
Courthouse Alley, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A crowd of people gather between parked automobiles inside the alleyway.
View of the old mill building from across the street.

35. Frank Dodd's Flour Mill, Jumping Branch, W. Va.

IDNO:
048978
Title:
Frank Dodd's Flour Mill, Jumping Branch, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
View of the old mill building from across the street.
View from across the river looking at the west side of the city.

36. West End of Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048699
Title:
West End of Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
View from across the river looking at the west side of the city.
A train car reads, "Chesapeake & Ohio".

37. C. & O. Train Passing through Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048610
Title:
C. & O. Train Passing through Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A train car reads, "Chesapeake & Ohio".
A large white house is pictured in the center.

38. Meador Campground at Bluestone State Park, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048531
Title:
Meador Campground at Bluestone State Park, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A large white house is pictured in the center.
Individuals in swim suits wade through the water and walk along the rocks on the bank. Behind the photographer is Bull Falls.

39. Swimmers near Bull Falls at New River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048511
Title:
Swimmers near Bull Falls at New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Individuals in swim suits wade through the water and walk along the rocks on the bank. Behind the photographer is Bull Falls.
The river and dam construction seen in the distance.

40. View Overlooking Bluestone River and Dam Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048417
Title:
View Overlooking Bluestone River and Dam Construction, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
The river and dam construction seen in the distance.
The waters flow through the Bluestone Dam.

41. View of Bluestone River Running through Dam, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048392
Title:
View of Bluestone River Running through Dam, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
The waters flow through the Bluestone Dam.
Two unidentified men stand beside a truck loaded with lumber.

42. Smith Lumber Operation, Jumping Branch, W. Va.

IDNO:
048217
Title:
Smith Lumber Operation, Jumping Branch, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Two unidentified men stand beside a truck loaded with lumber.
W. M. Arrington stands beside the wagon with his dog, Rex. James Freeman is pictured on top of the wagon which is being pulled by two large horses.

43. Two Men With Wagon Full of Hay near Indian Creek, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048177
Title:
Two Men With Wagon Full of Hay near Indian Creek, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
W. M. Arrington stands beside the wagon with his dog, Rex. James Freeman is pictured on top of the wagon which is being pulled by two large horses.
Aerial photograph looks over the river and banks. There appears to be a bridge being constructed parallel to the railroad bridge already in place.

44. Overlooking the Greenbrier River, Lowell, W. Va.

IDNO:
048091
Title:
Overlooking the Greenbrier River, Lowell, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Aerial photograph looks over the river and banks. There appears to be a bridge being constructed parallel to the railroad bridge already in place.
Freeman and Angell pictured standing on top a tall pile of hay.

45. James Freeman & Betty Jane Arrington Angell at Indian Creek, Forest Hill District, W. Va.

IDNO:
047829
Title:
James Freeman & Betty Jane Arrington Angell at Indian Creek, Forest Hill District, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Freeman and Angell pictured standing on top a tall pile of hay.
A baptist church and cemetery are pictured in the distance.

46. Forest Hill Community, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047738
Title:
Forest Hill Community, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A baptist church and cemetery are pictured in the distance.
A group of kids ranging in age pose in front of a Christmas tree.

47. Christmastime in Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047523
Title:
Christmastime in Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A group of kids ranging in age pose in front of a Christmas tree.
A group of young boys and their counselors sit around the campfire on the camp grounds located near Hinton, W. Va.

48. 4-H Camp at Camp Summers, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047473
Title:
4-H Camp at Camp Summers, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A group of young boys and their counselors sit around the campfire on the camp grounds located near Hinton, W. Va.