Old Packet Boat that Carried the Remains of 'Stonewall' Jackson, Va.
Date:
ca. 1906-1913
Description:
The old packet boat 'as it looks to-day', on which the remains of 'Stonewall' Jackson were carried from Lynchburg to Lexington, W. Va. Postcard to: Miss Eva Thanks Nickell, Sinks Grove, W. Va.; From: Virgil; Date: September 11, 1907
Post Card of Stone Wall and Sunken Road Where Heavy Fighting Took Place During 1862 Civil War Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.
Date:
ca. 1906-1913
Description:
Written on the back of post card: 'Fredericksburg, Va. Oct. 12th 1908. Dear Uncle Ben, I mashed my finger Saturday and its festered but Charles is all right and squall a whole lot I rode in the cart today up the hill about a dozen times. Love to all your little John.' To: Mr. B. R. Bradford, West Grafton, W. Va. Walnut Street.
Post card to Mr. Joe Peach, Ithica, New York. Pictured left to right: 1. ? 2. Eueret Snyder 3. Gladwell 4. Mr. Craven 'Buck's father' 5. Harley 6. Gladwell 7. Joe Peach 8. Bosely. Back of card also says '1924-Building Tunnel, Sago, W. Va.'
Tygart Valley River and West Fork River Join to Form the Monongahela River, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909
Description:
The Tygart Valley River is on the left, Monongahela River is in the center, and the West Fork River is on the right. 'Around Fairmont 115 leave 215 for Connellsvile. Quite a pretty town altho hilly. Want to finish writing this eve or in am.' Postcard sent to Miss Ester Shirley, Shen Jct, W. Va. on December 14, 1909.
Bird's Eye View of Southside Section, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Fairmont W. Va. Mar. 15-23. I started to work here today. I am staying at Richards. My address is 314 Madison St. Daddy' Postcard sent to Ellen Belle Hickle, Fairchance, Pa. Box 207 on March 15, 1925.
Picture shows Randolph and Wife with the 'Racket clerks.' Postcard sent to Mr. Geo. W. Albers, New Milton, W. Va. R. F. D. on June 19, 1913. Message: 'Your card to hand, Let the potatoes com first chance.'
Postcard message: 'I received your post cards some few days ago. That is certainly a nice court house, isn't it? I am attending the teacher's Normal School. They have an excellent school this year. From, B. M. R.' Sent to: Mr. F. M. Robey, Clarksburg, W. Va. on June 29 1908.
Postcard message: 'I received your post cards some time ago and will send you one. This is one of the hotels here and is situated on river front. Miss Rowley' Sent to: Mr. F. M. Robey, Clarksburg, W. Va.
East Portion of Kimball, W. Va. and Part of Vivian Yards, N. and W.
Date:
ca. 1905-1920
Description:
'Mr. Charles Archer, Athens, West Virginia. This is a picture of the place where I am teaching. How are you enjoying school this year? With best wishes, Nellie Stinlz, Vivian, W. Va.'
'I received your card and letter all O.K. Was good to hear from you. I am wel and hope the same to you. If you can come over Saturday if it isn't too inconvenient to you. I will write you soon. Good bye, From Lala.' Sent to Mr. G. H. McGutchern, Mt. NEF, Nicholas County, W. Va. on May 7, 1915.'