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Ruea May Gribble (b. 02/09/1884; d. 04/25/1911) lays in an open casket.

1. Ruea May Gribble Funeral, Bruceton Mills, W. Va.

IDNO:
052364
Title:
Ruea May Gribble Funeral, Bruceton Mills, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Ruea May Gribble (b. 02/09/1884; d. 04/25/1911) lays in an open casket.
The marker, which is decorated with an American flag, reads, "About one half mile above this point is the 'Great Crossings' of the Youghiogheny River, where George Washington crossed November 18th, 1753, when sent as envoy by Gov. Dinwiddie of Virginia to the French Commandant at Fort Le Boeuf.Washington, on his military expedition to the Ohio, encamped there with his forces, May 18th to 24th, 1754, and from that point explored the Youghiogheny.There, also, Major General Braddock, with his army, crossed June 24th, 1755, on his march against Fort Duquesne."

2. Group at Great Crossings Historical Marker, Addison, Pa.

IDNO:
052444
Title:
Group at Great Crossings Historical Marker, Addison, Pa.
Date:
1912/05
Description:
The marker, which is decorated with an American flag, reads, "About one half mile above this point is the 'Great Crossings' of the Youghiogheny River, where George Washington crossed November 18th, 1753, when sent as envoy by Gov. Dinwiddie of Virginia to the French Commandant at Fort Le Boeuf.Washington, on his military expedition to the Ohio, encamped there with his forces, May 18th to 24th, 1754, and from that point explored the Youghiogheny.There, also, Major General Braddock, with his army, crossed June 24th, 1755, on his march against Fort Duquesne."
A crowd gathered in the center of the photograph eats, dines, and converses with associates.

3. Free Ox Roast on Fourth of July Celebration, Point Marion, Pa.

IDNO:
052447
Title:
Free Ox Roast on Fourth of July Celebration, Point Marion, Pa.
Date:
1913/07/04
Description:
A crowd gathered in the center of the photograph eats, dines, and converses with associates.
Children dressed as pilgrims and Native Americans are likely dressed for a Thanksgiving play.

4. Children in Costume in Unidentified Location

IDNO:
052451
Title:
Children in Costume in Unidentified Location
Date:
1926
Description:
Children dressed as pilgrims and Native Americans are likely dressed for a Thanksgiving play.
A crowd observes as the M. W. of A. float makes its way down the street.

5. Modern Woodmen of America Camp 6931 Parade Float, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
052435
Title:
Modern Woodmen of America Camp 6931 Parade Float, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1926/06/31
Description:
A crowd observes as the M. W. of A. float makes its way down the street.
Crowds fill the streets of Morgantown, W. Va. anticipating the parade. In the background is a Union Bank, right, and the building that is now Hotel Morgan, center.

6. Monongalia County Sesquicentennial Celebration, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
052425
Title:
Monongalia County Sesquicentennial Celebration, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1926/10/22
Description:
Crowds fill the streets of Morgantown, W. Va. anticipating the parade. In the background is a Union Bank, right, and the building that is now Hotel Morgan, center.
A crowd watches from the street as parade floats make their way down High Street. On the right, in front of the courthouse, is likely the grandstand.

7. Monongalia County Sesquicentennial Parade, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
052426
Title:
Monongalia County Sesquicentennial Parade, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1926/10/22
Description:
A crowd watches from the street as parade floats make their way down High Street. On the right, in front of the courthouse, is likely the grandstand.
Turner, center, is pictured with two unidentified associates outside of a WVU building the day of his inauguration.

8. WVU President Turner Inauguration Ceremony, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
052421
Title:
WVU President Turner Inauguration Ceremony, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1928
Description:
Turner, center, is pictured with two unidentified associates outside of a WVU building the day of his inauguration.
John Roscoe Turner, center, stands with unidentified associates outside of the old music building on this day of his inauguration.

9. WVU President Turner and Guests at Old Music Building, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
052422
Title:
WVU President Turner and Guests at Old Music Building, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1928
Description:
John Roscoe Turner, center, stands with unidentified associates outside of the old music building on this day of his inauguration.
A booth displays quilts, canned good, corn, produce, baked goods, sewn items, and woven baskets.

10. Clearview Grange Agricultural Display, Stewartstown, W. Va.

IDNO:
052449
Title:
Clearview Grange Agricultural Display, Stewartstown, W. Va.
Date:
1929
Description:
A booth displays quilts, canned good, corn, produce, baked goods, sewn items, and woven baskets.
Team portrait of the St. Francis Trojans. St. Francis is a private Catholic school in Morgantown. Players unidentified.

11. St. Francis Football Team, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
052428
Title:
St. Francis Football Team, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1941
Description:
Team portrait of the St. Francis Trojans. St. Francis is a private Catholic school in Morgantown. Players unidentified.
Two unidentified women riding sidesaddle along a dirt road.

12. Two Women Riding Sidesaddle, likely in Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052308
Title:
Two Women Riding Sidesaddle, likely in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Two unidentified women riding sidesaddle along a dirt road.