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The Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church was named for Bishop Edward Gayer Andrews who conducted the formal dedication on March 16, 1873, according to Howard H. Wolfe's 1962 book "Mothers Day and the Mothers Day Church."

37621. The Mothers Day Church, Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church, Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
037621
Title:
The Mothers Day Church, Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church, Grafton, W. Va.
Description:
The Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church was named for Bishop Edward Gayer Andrews who conducted the formal dedication on March 16, 1873, according to Howard H. Wolfe's 1962 book "Mothers Day and the Mothers Day Church."
Mothers Day service May 14, 1950 showing floral decorations.

37622. Interior View of Andrews Methodist Church, Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
037622
Title:
Interior View of Andrews Methodist Church, Grafton, W. Va.
Date:
1950/05/14
Description:
Mothers Day service May 14, 1950 showing floral decorations.
Main Sunday School room Andrews Methodist Church. It was in this room that the first Mother's Day program was celebrated with Mr. L. L. Loar as Superintendent.

37623. Interior View of Andrews Methodist Church, Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
037623
Title:
Interior View of Andrews Methodist Church, Grafton, W. Va.
Description:
Main Sunday School room Andrews Methodist Church. It was in this room that the first Mother's Day program was celebrated with Mr. L. L. Loar as Superintendent.
Distant view of decorations used in special communion service at Andrews Methodist Church. Notice large oil paintings on walls.

37624. Church Interior Room and Altar Decorations

IDNO:
037624
Title:
Church Interior Room and Altar Decorations
Description:
Distant view of decorations used in special communion service at Andrews Methodist Church. Notice large oil paintings on walls.

37625. Church Interior Room and Altar Decorations

IDNO:
037625
Title:
Church Interior Room and Altar Decorations
Looking from the pulpit toward the rear of the auditorium. Andrews Methodist Church.

37626. Stained Glass Window, Andrews Methodist Church

IDNO:
037626
Title:
Stained Glass Window, Andrews Methodist Church
Description:
Looking from the pulpit toward the rear of the auditorium. Andrews Methodist Church.
Sunday School room where the first Mother's Day program was held Sunday May 10, 1908, at the request of the founder. The attendance was 407. The Mother's Day sermon was delivered by Dr. Harry C. Howard in the sanctuary of the church.

37627. Interior View of Classroom in Andrews Methodist Church

IDNO:
037627
Title:
Interior View of Classroom in Andrews Methodist Church
Description:
Sunday School room where the first Mother's Day program was held Sunday May 10, 1908, at the request of the founder. The attendance was 407. The Mother's Day sermon was delivered by Dr. Harry C. Howard in the sanctuary of the church.
Bronze plaque placed at the entrance of Andrews Methodist Church in honor of the founder of Mother's Day, Miss Anna Jarvis.

37628. Bronze Plaque at Entrance of Andrews Methodist Church

IDNO:
037628
Title:
Bronze Plaque at Entrance of Andrews Methodist Church
Description:
Bronze plaque placed at the entrance of Andrews Methodist Church in honor of the founder of Mother's Day, Miss Anna Jarvis.

37629. Barrett Bible Class, Andrews M. E. Church, Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
037629
Title:
Barrett Bible Class, Andrews M. E. Church, Grafton, W. Va.
Date:
1905

37630. Woodburn Seminary, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
037630
Title:
Woodburn Seminary, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1864

37631. Woodburn Seminary, WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
037631
Title:
Woodburn Seminary, WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1864

37632. WVU Armory Building, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
037632
Title:
WVU Armory Building, Morgantown, W. Va.