Bosch, known as "the man without hands," was the proprietor of Pete's Cigar Store in Richwood, W. Va. Bosch invented his own artificial hand after losing his left arm and right hand in a railroad accident.
Mary Brown took the collegiate course at Glenville State Normal School before coming to WVU when her brother , Samuel Boardman Brown, left his position as Glenville Principal to accept a position in geology at WVU. Brown attended WVU for one year, leaving when her brother married her friend, Ella Butcher. She taught in area grammar schools before becoming an instructor of botany grammar and history at East Liberty (Pennsylvania) Normal School from 1891 to 1893. Married in 1894 to Rev. George Bent, she was active in Methodist Episcopal community and Women's Christian Temperance work before she died shortly after giving birth to her second child.
Thomas W. Bennett and Grandfather Floyd Bennett, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1968
Description:
Thomas Bennett, a Morgantown native and a Conscientious Objector, willingly served his country as a army medic during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, posthumously for his gallantry in action, becoming only the second known Conscientious Objector to earn the Medal. While under heavy fire, he relentessly gave life saving aid to the wounded, eventually costing him his own life. He was killed in Pleiku Province, Republic of Vietnam, February 11, 1969. Bennett was 21 years old.
United States Army Corporal Thomas W. Bennett, a Morgantown native, was a Conscientious Objector, but he willingly served his country as a medic in the Vietnam War. Bennett was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously for his gallantry in action, only the second known Conscientious Objector to receive the Medal. While under heavy fire and eventually at the cost of his own life, he relentessly gave life-saving aid to the wounded. Bennett was killed in Pleiku Province, Republic of Vietnam, February 11, 1969. He was 21 years old.
Ballard photographed at the 2nd Avenue Esso Station toward Temple Street from the Hinton Daily News Office, which, by 2001, was occupied by City Holding Bank Parking Lot.
Margaret Barrick stands beside a portrait of her ancestor, Zackquill Morgan and replica of the Patrick Henry statue that use to adorn the top of the Monongalia Court house.
This is a photograph of George Barrick Jr. of Morgantown, West Virginia. He served in the ranks in World War II and as a Second Lieutenant in Korea in the 21st infantry-24th division.
The little boy is Donovan Bond with his Uncle Harley and their dog. Bond would subsequently graduate from West Virginia University, serve in the Pacific Theater during World War ll and teach at WVU as a Professor of Journalism.
Bodkin Family, Upper Dry Fork, Job-Whitmer, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Back Row, L to R: John Bodkin, Elmer Cunningham, Osburn Bodkin, Alby Cunningham, Endress Hartman, Michael Bodkin. 2nd Row, L to R: Louie Cunningham Bodkin, Dolley Mullennex, Elva Cunningham (Mullennex), Gertrude May Bodkin Judy, Sarah E. Hartmen. 3rd Row: Luthur Bodkin, Omer Bodkin, Oscar "Bill" Bodkin, Wade Hartmen, Odis Bodkin, Isom Bodkin.
Michael Bodkin of Upper Dry Fork, Randolph County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Bodkin was a Confederate Veteran, having enlisted in the army at age 19 to fight for the southern cause during the Civil War. He was mustered in as a private, 1st Company E, 25th Virginia Regiment, June 9, 1861.
Belgen was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and attended Harvard University, graduating in 1897. He worked as an engineer in Central America, South America, Washington, D. C., and eventually began working for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company. In 1916, he was Chief Engineer of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad System.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Brooke worked on the Engineering Department for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. In 1921, he was Superintendent of Transportation for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Cased Portrait of Nathaniel Bailee [Baillie] of Hansford, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1865
Description:
An ambrotype portrait of Nathaniel Alcock Bailee [Baillie] dressed in an unidentified uniform. Bailee was a chief civil engineer during the construction of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad in the Kanawha Valley, ca. 1867-1873.
Cased Portrait of Mary Matilda Bigelow Bailee [Baillie] of Hansford, Va. (W. Va.)
Date:
ca. 1849
Description:
A direct descendent of John Hansford, who was a Kanawha Valley pioneer, Mary married Nathaniel Alcock Bailee[Baillie] in 1852. This cased image is a daguerreotype.
Honorable William G. Brown of Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Sketch of West Virginia Congressman (1863) William G. Brown, who served in the Virginia Legislature (1841-1848) before the war. Brown was also a member of the 1872 West Virginia State Constitutional Convention.
Sketch of James H. Brown, delegate to the 1861 Wheeling Convention, served in the Legislature of the Restored Government of Virginia and in 1863 he was elected to the West Virginia State Supreme Court.
Clair Bee With Likely Members of One of His Basketball Teams Next to Airplane
Date:
Undated
Description:
Bee is the man on far right. He holds one of the highest winning percentages for a coach in NCAA Division I basketball history, 82.6%. He is also known as an innovator of the modern game of basketball, and is credited with the invention of the 1-3-1 zone defense and the three seconds rule. He was born in Grafton, West Virginia.
Bee is the man second from right. He holds one of the highest winning percentages for a coach in NCAA Division I basketball history, 82.6%. He is also known as an innovator of the modern game of basketball, and is credited with the invention of the 1-3-1 zone defense and the three seconds rule. He was born in Grafton, West Virginia.
Clair Bee, Basketball Coach at Long Island University, N.Y.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Bee holds one of the highest winning percentages for a coach in NCAA Division I basketball history, 82.6%. He is also known as an innovator of the modern game of basketball, and is credited with the invention of the 1-3-1 zone defense and the three seconds rule. He was born in Grafton, West Virginia.
Bee is the man on the right. He holds one of the highest winning percentages for a coach in NCAA Division I basketball history, 82.6%. He is also known as an innovator of the modern game of basketball, and is credited with the invention of the 1-3-1 zone defense and the three seconds rule. He was born in Grafton, West Virginia.
This portrait was collected by two WVU students, George and Mike Barrick. Will Bradely performed at The Met. in Morgantown, West Virginia. Inscribed on the photo is "To George Sincerely Will Bradley"
This photo was collected by George and Mike Barrick, two WVU students. Will Bradley and his orchestra performed at the Met. in Morgantown, West Virginia. The photo is signed "To George Sincerely Will Bradley"
Benedum Family at Civic Center, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1957/07
Description:
Caption on original photo reads: "The last group picture of the Benedum family, taken at the dedication of the Civic Center in Bridgeport in July 1957. Left to right: Paul and his wife Willeen, Claxton, Clora (Mashburn), Mr. Benedum, Michael Late Benedum, II, son of Darwin, Paul G. Benedum Jr., and Eugenia (Mrs. Darwin Benedum).Michael Benedum was considered the modern day founder of Bridgeport, W. Va. After 70 years of working in the oil and gas industry, Benedum created many projects to restore and beautify the city of Bridgeport."
Brothers Mike and George Barrick Jr. and George Barrick III
Date:
1950
Description:
In this photograph Father George Barrick Jr. holds his son, George Barrick III. Uncle Mike Barrick is standing beside his brother and nephew. This photograph was taken in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Annual Community Civic Merit Award Winner, D. D. Brown
Date:
1946
Description:
'D. D. Brown, picture taken in 1946 at the time of the American Legion H. W. Daniels Post No. 29 Annual Community Civic Merit Award for 1945. "In appreciation and recognition of his selfless service to his community, H. W. Daniels Post No. 29, The American Legion, associated civic groups presented this award to him for his indefatigable efforts in fostering the Elkins Flood Control Project and for his leadership in inspiring a unanimity of community spirit and cooperative action resulting in the consummation of that project and great community benefits and betterments." '
Bon Bon played at the Stanley in Pittsburgh. He was a vocalist with Jan Savitt, who he left in October of 1940 to create his own orchestra. The photo was collected by George and Mike Barrick, two WVU students. The photo is inscribed with "To George Best Wishes Bon Bon"