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IDNO:
045053
Title:
View Looking Down Cheat River
Description:
Back of the photo reads, "When it comes to scenery, the West Virginia hills have them all beat. This is Cheat River."
IDNO:
045054
Title:
Campers On the Cheat River at Lone Pine Camp
Description:
A boy and two girls float in their canoe on the river.
IDNO:
045055
Title:
View of Cheat River from Cooper's Rock
IDNO:
045056
Title:
Campers of Lone Pine Camp On Their Way to Cooper's Rock
Description:
Girls and boys of the camp pose during their hike to the site.
IDNO:
045057
Title:
W. H. Ice, Fairmont, W. Va.
Description:
House displays banner reading, "Come on-a my house" while a giant crafted man the size of the house stands awaiting guests.
IDNO:
045058
Title:
Morgantown Baseball League
Date:
1930s
Description:
See original for photo roster of the group portrait.
IDNO:
045059
Title:
Menu Page Showing Morgantown Baseball League Schedule
Date:
1930s
IDNO:
045060
Title:
Morgantown Country Club
Date:
ca. 1950s
Description:
The country club was situated on same grounds where the West Virginia University College of Law is now located.
IDNO:
045061
Title:
Morgantown Country Club
Date:
ca. 1950s
Description:
Photo of the country club building after snow fall.
IDNO:
045062
Title:
Low Water Levels in Monongahela River
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Photo showing dried up river beneath the bridge that connects into Morgantown, W. Va.
IDNO:
045063
Title:
Peanuts, Popcorn and Root Beer Cart on Corner of Walnut and High Streets, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1926-1948
Description:
Back of the photo reads mention of Mr. & Mrs. Rosie Shanks and two friends, Jim Shanks and Clarence Shanks. From the estate of George W. Cunningham.
IDNO:
045064
Title:
Miner's at Paymaster's Window at Osage Mine of Consolidation Coal Co., Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1948/08/26
Description:
Photo description reads,"Vacation pay-- These miners, shown at paymaster's window at Osage Mine of Consolidation Coal Co., today started 10-day vac ation one day after union and operators reached contract agreement. They are picture as they lined up for $100 vacation pay."
IDNO:
045065
Title:
County Court of Monongalia County
Date:
1926
Description:
From left to right, Thomas G. Keenan, William L. Park, and Waitman Willey Keener.
IDNO:
045066
Title:
PRT Track Under Construction, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1972
Description:
West Virginia University's "Personal Rapid Transit" track being built along Beechurst Avenue.
IDNO:
045067
Title:
Buildings Along University Avenue in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1926
Description:
To the left is Vance & Pisegna Billiard Parlor. Next to it appears to be an employment office building, advertising for wanted miners.
IDNO:
045068
Title:
Old Historic Stone Home in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1937/01/26
IDNO:
045069
Title:
Mona Supply Co. Truck Carrying Old Export Beer Car
Date:
1951/10/05
Description:
The Morgantown distributing company drives the beer supply to its destination.
IDNO:
045070
Title:
Looking Up Foundry Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
Moving automobiles travel along the road lined by parked cars.
IDNO:
045071
Title:
Richwood Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1936-1937
Description:
Men work along the wall on Richwood.
IDNO:
045072
Title:
Richwood Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1936/02/29
Description:
Men observe the wall built along the avenue from above.
IDNO:
045073
Title:
Richwood Avenue, Wall at Monongalia Avenue, W.P.A. Project, No. 353
Date:
1937/03/08
IDNO:
045074
Title:
Tornado Damage in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1929
Description:
Photo showing the Dock Poe House on 8th and McLean Streets after the tornado.
IDNO:
045075
Title:
Tornado Damage in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1929
Description:
A man observes the destruction of an overturned house.
IDNO:
045076
Title:
Tornado Damage in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1929
Description:
Photo showing destruction of building with its windows shattered and roof caving in.
IDNO:
045077
Title:
Tornado Damage in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1929
Description:
Group observes the damage by the tornado.
IDNO:
045121
Title:
R.O.T.C. In Front of Women's Hall
Date:
1930s-1960s
Description:
West Virginia University R.O.T.C. students arrange on the lawn in front of what is now know as Stalnaker Hall.
IDNO:
045122
Title:
Bird's-Eye View of Monongahela River and Mountaineer Stadium
Date:
ca. 1952
Description:
The stadium is packed full of spectators, likely explaining the deserted state of the roads throughout Morgantown.
IDNO:
045123
Title:
Mountaineer Stadium
Date:
1969/08/25
Description:
Photo showing the empty stadium overlooking the hills from across te Monongahela River.
IDNO:
045124
Title:
Laying of the Astro Turf in the Mountaineer Stadium
Date:
1930s-1960s
Description:
Men observe the field before laying the rolls of astro turf across the field.
IDNO:
045125
Title:
Fire Damaged Buildings in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1927
Description:
Scene of buildings destroyed by fire including the Morgantown Hardware Co. shown to the far right.
IDNO:
045126
Title:
Salvation Army Excursion, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1927
Description:
Passengers crowd along the deck of "Princess" before heading off on the Monongahela River.
IDNO:
045127
Title:
Band Standing In Front of Stewart Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1920s-1960s
Description:
Jr. O.U.A.M. Band in front of the West Virginia University building.
IDNO:
045128
Title:
Oil Tank Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1927/05/022
Description:
Smoke rises from the fire located in the South Hills area of the city.
IDNO:
045129
Title:
Oil Tank Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1927
Description:
Smoke surges from the fire located in the South Hills area of the city.
IDNO:
045130
Title:
Ullrich's Bakery, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Group poses before the store from. Only the little girl on the left, "Vernie Nolder" is identified.
IDNO:
045131
Title:
Memorial Day Parade
Date:
1941/05/30
Description:
Parade at the top of High Street in Morgantown, W. Va.
IDNO:
045132
Title:
Construction of New Bridge over Monongahela River
Date:
1976/04/20
Description:
Support beams for the new bridge stand in the river in Morgantown, W. Va.
IDNO:
045134
Title:
Family at Cooper's Rock
Date:
1941
Description:
Back of the photo reads, "Uncle Wesley, Cousin Berbert, Penny, Aunt "Matt", Cousin Ada, and Blake at Cooper's Rock".
IDNO:
045135
Title:
Boy Slaters, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1944
Description:
Group of boys standing in front of Jack Wilson's Service Station.
IDNO:
045138
Title:
Men Standing With the Keystone Driller
Date:
1920s-1960s
Description:
Three unidentified men pose by the drilling machine located in Monongalia County.
IDNO:
045140
Title:
Don Knotts Receives 'Outstanding Citizen' Award
Date:
ca. 1920s-1960s
Description:
Knotts, pictured on the right, was born and raised in Morgantown, W. Va.
IDNO:
045141
Title:
Elks Band, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1920s-1960s
Description:
Members gathered around a band drum that reads, "Elks Band: B.P.O.E. No. 411, Morgantown, W. Va."
IDNO:
045143
Title:
5 and 10 Cent Store, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1920s-1960s
Description:
Interior view of the shop building.
IDNO:
045147
Title:
West Virginia University Students on Campus
Date:
1941/05
Description:
Back of the photo reads, "Mary Ethel, Phyllis, Ruth, and Francis". Francis kneels in his R.O.T.C. uniform while the girls gather around him.
IDNO:
045150
Title:
Students Play in the Snow on the West Virginia University Campus
Date:
1942/03/03
IDNO:
045151
Title:
Students in Front of West Virginia University Library
Date:
1930s-1950s
Description:
Two female students stand in front of what is now known as Wise Library.
IDNO:
045153
Title:
Students Playing on Roof of Women's Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1940/01/18
Description:
Female students play in the snow covered roof garden on top of what is now known as Stalnaker Hall at West Virginia University.
IDNO:
045156
Title:
Girl Reading in Bedroom, Weirton, W. Va.
Date:
1940/06/09
Description:
The girl in photo, "Jane', lounges in her parents bedroom, holding the novel, "Gone With the Wind". The book was authored by Margaret Mitchell and published in 1936. The movie was released in December, 1939. Immensely popular, the film won the Academy Award for Best Picture of the Year about the same time Jane was reading the novel.
IDNO:
045158
Title:
Group Sitting On the Hill Outside of Women's Hall
Date:
1941/05
Description:
Students admire the campus view in front of what is now known as Stalnaker Hall. Beyond the tree in the background is Oglebay Hall.
IDNO:
045160
Title:
Waiters of Women's Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1941/05
Description:
Photo identifies the men as "Max Cubbon, Snead, Russ Thompson, Arbon Lang, Harry Bartells, Mr. Gaines, Lawerence Hayes." The identified boys are waiters at what is now know as West Virginia University's Stalnaker Hall.