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Caption on back reads, 'West Virginia, with the highest average elevation of any state east of the Mississippi River, is making a strong bid to become one of the nations leading winter sports centers. Snow covered mountain slopes like Cabin Mountain, pictured here, overlooking the Canaan Valley, see an average annual snowfall of over five feet. The state now boasts five major winter sports centers located in widely-separated locations.'

13. Ski Slopes Near Cabin Mountain, Tucker County. W. Va.

Coke ovens lit up at night.

14. Coke Ovens at Night

Miners help a pony out of the mine.

15. Rescuing a Mine Pony in Monongalia County

Men dig out a pony trapped in a mine shaft.

16. Rescuing a Mine Pony in Monongalia County

Westover and Granville Volunteer Fire Departments respond to a fire at the Humphrey No. 7 Tipple in Granville, W. Va.

17. Humphrey No. 7 Coal Tipple Fire in Granville, W. Va.

Men leaving an elevator after a mine accident in Monongalia County.

18. Mine Accident, Monongalia County

J.P. McGee, Acting Research Director, and Jack Smith, in Charge of the Gas Turbine Development Project discuss proper positioning of the turbine rotor in its casing.

19. Proper Positioning of the Turbine Rotor in Its Casing

Miners working with machinery near coal preparation plant. There is a church visible in the background.

20. Eastern Coal Company Miracle Run Mine, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Stream, coal piles, and buildings at the Eastern Coal Co. Miracle Run Mine in Monongalia County.

21. Eastern Coal Company Miracle Run Mine, Monongalia County, W. Va.

22. Earth Moving Equipment at Miracle Run Mine, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Construction of a building at Miracle Run Mine.

23. Eastern Coal Company Miracle Run Mine, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Two men working with cables while a crane is being used in the background.

24. Christopher Coal Company Mine