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Postcard 'Made for F. S. Johnston Drug Co., Elkins, W. Va.'

1. Halliehurst Mansion, Home of Senator S. B. Elkins, Elkins, W. Va.

Published by C.E. Gerkins. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

2. First National Bank; Fairmont, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. Published by The A.G. Martin Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

3. Masonic Temple; Fairmont, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. Published by E.F. Milian. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

4. Scene at Mannington, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

5. Glass Factories; Mannington, W. Va.

Published by E.F. Millan. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

6. Jericks, Suburb of Mannington, W. Va.

7. Head Waters of Indian Creek, Kanawha County, W. Va.

View of Ward family home in Charleston. 'Our home from 1882 to 1913.'

8. Ward Family Home in Charleston, Kanawha County, W. Va.

9. Caroline Ward's Breakfast Room, Charleston, W. Va.

10. Gypsies Wards Terrace, Charleston, W. Va.

School Buses in front of High School at Lenore, W. Va.

11. High School, Lenore, Mingo County, W. Va.

Opening of the Wagon and Truck Mine located about opposite the mouth of Camp Branch west of Dingess.

12. Entrance to a Wagon and Truck Mine, Mingo County, W. Va.

Wagon and Truck Mine, now in operation, located about opposite the mouth of Camp Branch west of Dingess, W. Va.

13. Miners at a Wagon and Truck Mine, Mingo County, W. Va.

Coal Mine, now in operation, located about opposite the mouth of Camp Branch west of Dingess, W. Va. The coal from this mine is being handled by wagons and trucks.

14. Distant View of a Wagon and Truck Mine, Mingo County, W. Va.

Truck mine on County Road up East Fork of Twelve Pole Creek, one mile above East Lynn.

15. Truck Mine, Mingo County, W. Va.

'Picture made on Mille Creek.  September 22, 1932.'

16. County Road Between Fort Gay and Glen Hayes, W. Va.

West Virginia State Highway #10, showing type of road. Picture made about 12 miles north of Logan, W. Va.

17. West Virginia State Highway #10, Logan County, W. Va.

18. African-American Masons Institute, Kanawha County, W. Va.

Two horses are standing in front of a Standard Oil Delivery Wagon in Eckman, McDowell County, West Virginia.

19. Standard Oil Delivery Wagon in Eckman, McDowell County, W. Va.

20. Unidentified Building in Oglebay Park, Wheeling, W. Va.

21. Truck Unloading Produce at Store at Dunlow, Wayne County, W. Va.

22. Village of Dunlow, Wayne County, W. Va.

23. Truck Making Delivery to Store at Dunlow, Wayne County, W. Va.

24. Truck Making Delivery to Store and Gasoline Station at Dunlow, Wayne County, W. Va.

Gas Station along an unpaved road. 'Missouri Branch - Picture taken from Highway, U. S. Routh #52, looking west. Norfolk and Western Railroad in the distance beyond the far end of Highway Bridge over Twelve Pole Creek. Also, junction of County Road along Twelve Pole Creek with U. S. Route #52.'

25. Gas Station Missouri Branch, Wayne County, W. Va.

26. Wilsondale Railroad Depot, Looking East, Wayne County, W. Va.

27. Looking East Along Railroad at Genoa, Wayne County, W. Va.

28. Truck Making Delivery to Store and Gasoline Station at Genoa, Wayne County, W. Va.

'Quaker, W. Va., on US Route #52, Store and Post Office.  Truck making store delivery.'

29. Preston's Filling Station in Quaker, Wayne County, W. Va.

'Ferguson, W. Va.  Camera located in highway, US Route 52, about 1000-ft from Ferguson Station, W. Va., looking north.'

30. U. S. Route 52 Near Ferguson Station, Wayne County, W. Va.

'The truck in front has Kentucky license.'

31. Delivery Trucks at a Standard Gas Station in Genoa, Wayne County, W. Va.

32. Truck Making Delivery to Store at Genoa, Wayne County, W. Va.

33. Truck Making Delivery to Store and Gasoline Station Two Miles West of Dunlow, Wayne County, W. Va.

34. Dirt Paved Road Between Lowney and Wilsondale, W. Va.

'Echo, W. Va., looking east.  This picture shows US Highway 52 and its junction with W. Va. State Route 37 with reference to the railroad.'

35. Highway at Echo, Wayne County, W. Va.

'Near the mouth of Price Creek, along County Road up Beech Fork, between Lavalette, W. Va., on Twelve Pole Creek, and Salt Rock on Guyandotte River.'

36. Road Near Mouth of Price Creek, Wayne County, W. Va.

37. Town of Radnor, Wayne County, W. Va.

'Adandoned coal operation, formerly the Ferguson Coal Company, Ferguson Siding, W. Va.'

38. Abandoned Coal Operation, Wayne County, W. Va.

Large house next to the railroad tracks in Doane, W. Va.

39. Doane, Wayne County, W. Va.

'Showing the opening of a mine now in operation.  This mine is served by trucks and wagons.  Located on the opposite side of the mountain from the location formerly occupied by the 'Hope Splint Mine', and being about one-half mile due west from Ferguson Station.  There is a certificate dated August 8, 1932, on a bulletin board inside of the opening.  This certificate was issued by the State Mine Examiner of West Virginia to Spino and Wait Coal Company, Ferguson, W. Va., Mine #1, and is signed by W. D. Copley, Inspector, Matewan, W. Va.'

40. Mine Entrance in Wayne County, W. Va.

41. Loading Chute at Mine in Wayne County, W. Va.

42. Air Compressor Outside of Mine in Wayne County, W. Va.

43. Photo Demonstrating Depth of Coal Seam in Wayne County, W. Va.

44. Coleman, Wayne County, W. Va., Looking West

'Coal Opening - Coal being taken out for domestic purposes.  Located about two miles west of Dunlow Station, W. Va.  MP-524 plus 2000-ft., near Syracuse BC.'

45. Coal Opening in Wayne County, W. Va.

'Looking towards the flood gate--bridge under water.'

46. Flooded River

47. John Washington

48. Lee Washington, Washington D.C

49. Mother of William Morrow Washington of Detroit

Thornton Augustine Washington was the son of Daniel Bedinger Washington.

50. Thornton Augustine Washington

A photograph of a man and three women gathered around a camp site.

51. Summer Campers

'From Ruth Thomas porch to their swimming pool. The little house is the dressing rooms.'

52. Ruth Thomas' Dressing Room by the Pool

A photograph of a home in a heavily wooded area.

53. House in the Woods

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

54. View of Buildings and Farmland; Coalton, W. Va.

Left to right: Bettie Toland Kubach, Clara Kubach, and Howard Kubach. Bettie Toland Kubach was Oscar C. Kubach's second wife, and the children are Oscar C. Kubach's children from his first marriage.

55. Portrait of a Woman and Two Children, Fayette County, W. Va.

56. Portrait of Roman Catholic Priests Outside Church, Charleston, W. Va.

57. View of Coke Ovens, Beury Coal and Coke Company, Stone Cliff, W. Va.

Signed portrait of Granville Davisson Hall who participated in the formation of the state of West Virginia and authored, "The Rending of Virginia".

58. Portrait of Granville Davisson Hall of Harrison County, W. Va.

Capt. George Haldeman of Haldeman Elder Trans-Atlantic Flight.He was a pioneering aviator who barnstormed and set flight records. In 1921 he made one of the first trans-continental flights from Florida to California.

59. Captain George Haldeman of Oak Hill, W. Va.

60. Group Portrait of Police Force, Bluefield, W. Va.

Propeller-Powered American Airlines passenger aircraft on airport runway.

61. American Airlines Flagship Parkersburg

Propeller-powered American Airlines passenger aircraft on airport runway accepting passengers.

62. American Airlines Flagship Parkersburg

Propeller-powered American Airlines passenger aircraft on airport runway accepting passengers.

63. Passengers Boarding American Airlines Flagship Parkersburg

Propeller-powered American Airlines passenger aircraft on airport runway.

64. Crew Loading Luggage on American Airlines Flagship Parkersburg

Propeller-powered American Airlines passenger aircraft on airport runway.

65. American Airlines Flagship Parkersburg

Propeller-powered American Airlines passenger aircraft on airport runway.

66. Crew Boarding American Airlines Flagship Parkersburg

Left to Right: President John H. Finley; Ambassador Davis; Mrs. Davis; her Pastor; Dr. Fleming; Dr. MacLean (director).

67. Farewell Tea to Ambassador and Mrs. Davis, American University Union, London

Team portrait of unidentified members of the Wesleyan Baseball Team.

68. Wesleyan Baseball Team, Upshur County, W. Va.

Team photo portrait of unidentified players and coach.

69. Buckhannon High School Basketball Team, Upshur County, W. Va.

Men laying down outisde of cottages in Salt Sulphur Springs with his dog and rifle nearby.

70. Cottages On Salt Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

Located in southeast West Virginia.

71. Part Of Roger Farm in Southern West Virginia

72. View From Pines Near White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, W. Va.

The town is located eight miles through the gap.

73. Distance View of Ronceverte, Greenbrier County, W. Va.

Southeast West Virginia.

74. View of Freight Train Three Miles Away, W. Va.

Unidentified women view fish swimming below.

75. Fish Hatchery at White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier Co., W. Va.

Originally was opened as a health resort in 1833, its origins date back to 1764 when Sweet Springs was discovered. William Lewis constructed several log cabins to promote the area's healthy attributed east of Peters Mountain. His son, John B. Lewis took ownership in 1805. The elongated 110,000 square foot hotel, reportedly designed by Thomas Jefferson, was not constructed until 1839. In 1852 the resort was sold to the Beirne and Caperton families of Union, West Virginia who managed the resort until 1860.

76. Old Sweet Springs Resort, Sweet Springs, Va.

Shops line the street and a horse and buggy can be seen up the road. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

77. Bridge St.; Belington, W. Va.

Hotel burned ca. 1930. See original postcard for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

78. Luzerne Hotel; Belington, W. Va.

Published by Souvenir Post Card Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

79. West Burk Street, Looking East; Martinsburg, W. Va.

Published by Louis Kaufmann & Sons. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

80. Main Street, Looking North; Martinsburg, W. Va.

Caption on postcard reads: "Martinsburg is in the center of the Maryland-West Virginia-Virginia apple belt, and is the northernmost city in the famed Shenandoah Valley. It is the county seat of Berkeley County, which was named for Norbonne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Virginia's most popular colonial governor. In 1801 Berkeley, which extended from the Blue Ridge to the Alleghanies, was divided and the eastern half organized as Jefferson County. In 1863 Berkeley and Jefferson were placed in West Virginia due to the influence of the B. & O. Railroad. The present Court House was built in 1809." Published by John Myerly Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

81. Berkeley Court House; Martinsburg, W. Va.

Published by Louis Kaufmann & Sons. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

82. Dam Number Four, Power Plant; Martinsburg, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

83. Johnson's Mill Dam; Berkeley Springs, W. Va.

Bridge washed away in 1936 flood. Published by Fred H. Baker. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

84. Schoppert Ford Bridge Over Opequon Creek; Martinsburg, W. Va

Caption on postcard reads: "This beautiful home was built in 1812 by Elisha Boyd. It still remains in the family and is owned by Charles J. Faulkner, Jr., grandson of the builder. It is noted for its gorgeous interior workmanship. Inset is the marker on the Boydville Estate erected to General Adam Stephen, Revolutionary War commander, legislator and founder of the city. The monument was erected by The Daughters of the American Revolution." Published by Marken & Bielfeld Inc. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

85. Historic Boydville; Martinsburg, W. Va.

Caption on postcard reads: "Berkeley County was named for Norbonne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Virginia's most popular colonial governor. The county was set off from Frederick County in 1772 and the first court held in a private log house. The original court house was built of stone 1773-75. In 1801 Berkeley, which extended from the Blue Ridge to the Alleghanies, was divided and the eastern half organized as Jefferson County. In 1863 Berkeley and jefferson were placed in West Virginia due to the influence of the B. & O. Railroad. This attractive court house was built in 1809." Published by Shenandoah Publishing House. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

86. Berkeley Co. Court House; Martinsburg, W. Va.

The town of Gerrardstown was laid out in 1784 by David Gerrard and served as the site of the first Baptist Church west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Published by B.C. Baker. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

87. Bird's Eye View From Locust Grove; Gerrardstown, W. Va.

One of the largest men's hosiery mills in the world. Published by The Neff Novelty Co. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

88. Entrance to the Plant of Interwoven Mills; Martinsburg, W. Va.

Caption on postcard reads: "This Roman Catholic educational institution was started as early as January 1, 1838, but suspended operations on November 4, 1841. However, the school was reopened on September 4, 1883, and has been in continuous operation since. In 1905 a four year high school course was introduced and in 1913 the modernly equipped eight room building shown above was erected on South Queen street. It serves 250 pupils from St. Joseph's parish, who support the school by paid tuitions, and the school is ably conducted by seven Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul." Published by Shenandoah Publishing House. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

89. St. Joseph's Parochial School; Martinsburg, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. Published by Fred H. Baker. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

90. Big Springs; Martinsburg, W. Va.

Published by I. Stern. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

91. The Long Steps; Sutton, W. Va.

Published by Juergens and Walker. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

92. Huffmans Mill; Sutton, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. Published by Juergens and Walker. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

93. Viw Up Otter; Gassaway, W. Va.

Published by Juergens and Walker. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

94. Masonic Temple; Sutton, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. Published by Starkey and Myers Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

95. North Main Street, From 16th; Wellsburg, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

96. Horse and Buggy Travels Down Dirt Road Past Farms; Follansbee, W. Va.