Search Results
- IDNO:
- 048786
- Title:
- John L. Grimes, Man Behind 'Musical Steelmakers', Playing Piano
- Date:
- Undated
- Description:
- Caption accompanying photograph reads: "Man behind the "Musical Steelmakers" is J.L. Grimes, advertising manager of Wheeling Steel. He thought of the program in the first place, and is in active charge now, producing the show, choosing the music, and auditioning talent from the ranks of the employees and their families." It was a requirement to be an employee or immediate family member of Wheeling Steel Corporation in order to perform or work on the radio broadcast.
- IDNO:
- 048788
- Title:
- Steel Sisters Messing Around With Musical Steelmakers Instruments
- Date:
- Undated
- Description:
- The Steel Sisters were a singing quartet that were famous on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast.
- IDNO:
- 048790
- Title:
- The Evans Sisters Washing Dishes Before 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast
- Date:
- Undated
- Description:
- Caption accompanying photograph reads: "They may be network radio stars (heard with the "Musical Steelmakers" each Sunday on the Blue network at 5:30 pm, e.w.t.), but to Mom Evans they are also three mighty good dishwasher who must do their job before going to the broadcast. From left to right are: Janet Jean, Betty Jane, and Margaret June, the singing Evans Sisters."
- IDNO:
- 048791
- Title:
- Evans Sisters and Other Girls Posing for Photograph
- Date:
- Undated
- Description:
- The Evans Sisters were three sisters who sang on "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast. The three sisters are: Janet Jean, Betty Jane, and Margaret June.
- IDNO:
- 048792
- Title:
- Evans Sisters and Others Enjoying the Outdoors, Ohio River in Background
- Date:
- Undated
- Description:
- The Evans Sisters were three sisters who sang on "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast. The three sisters are: Janet Jean, Betty Jane, and Margaret June.
- IDNO:
- 048794
- Title:
- 'It's Wheeling Steel' Performers and Personalities
- Date:
- Undated
- Description:
- From left to right: Lois Mae Nolte (seated), B.J. Evans, M.J. Evans, Harriet Drake, John "Old Timer" Wincholl, Regina Colbert, and Taylor (standing).
- IDNO:
- 048795
- Title:
- Musical Steelmakers Informal Rehearsal, Part of Band for 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast
- Date:
- Undated
- Description:
- Caption accompanying photograph reads: "Rough and ready war workers on week days, polished network musicians on Sundays are these "Musical Steelmakers", pictured here during an informal rehearsal. They are Russ Anderson at the bass, Tony Biacco with the accordion, Verdi Howells the goggled sax man, Jimmy Snodgrass on the drums, and Dayton Powell at the piano."
- IDNO:
- 048867
- Title:
- Ossie and P.J. Tennant Children, Sarah and Her Brother, Monongalia Co., W. Va.
- Date:
- Undated
- IDNO:
- 048868
- Title:
- Ethel and Laura Fox at Grave Site, Monongalia Co., W. Va.
- Date:
- Undated
- IDNO:
- 048870
- Title:
- Group of Women and Man Holding Dog, Monongalia Co., W. Va.
- Date:
- Undated
- Description:
- Caption on back of photo reads: "2 from left Pearl Parkes, 5 Sylvia McCoy, Jades wife."
- IDNO:
- 048872
- Title:
- Haller Children and Mr. Clayton, Monongalia Co., W. Va.
- Date:
- Undated
- Description:
- From left to right: Emid Haller, Jean Haller, Mr. Clayton, Joe Haller, and Morris "Zeb" Haller.
- IDNO:
- 048874
- Title:
- Group Portrait, Monongalia Co., W. Va.
- Date:
- Undated
- Description:
- See original for names of most people in photograph.