Search Results
IDNO:
052415
Title:
View of Clark Hall from University Avenue, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Clark Hall was the Chemistry Building located on the corner of University Ave. and Prospect St. To the right of the building and out of view is now the location of the Downtown Campus Library.
IDNO:
052416
Title:
West Virginia University Cadet, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Portrait of an unidentified member of the WVU Cadet Corps.
IDNO:
052417
Title:
Unidentified WVU Cadet, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
An unidentified member of the WVU Cadet Corps.
IDNO:
052420
Title:
Kappa Sigma Fraternity, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Members of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity WVU Chapter take a group photo outside of the fraternity house.
IDNO:
052429
Title:
Concrete Extrusion Machine likely in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
An unidentified worker supervises as the machine molds concrete into support beam structures.
IDNO:
052430
Title:
Concrete Structures in Warehouse, likely in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Molded cement structures fill a warehouse.
IDNO:
052431
Title:
Hotel Morgan, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The hotel is located on the corner of High and Moreland Streets. A curtain in the left window advertises "Frocks & Hats."
IDNO:
052432
Title:
Courthouse, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Southeast view of the courthouse which is located on High Street.
IDNO:
052433
Title:
Monongahela Building, Morgantown, W> Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The Monongahela Building hosts various businesses within its walls, as seen from the windows in which those businesses display their names. The businesses vary from physician's practices, financing, real estate, and attorney practices. The building is located to the left of the courthouse.
IDNO:
052434
Title:
Labor Day Parade, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Crowds watch from either side of High Street as parade floats and a fire truck make their way down the street. In the background, various businesses are pictured, including Rogers Pharmacy, McVickers Pharmacy, Oppenheimer's Kuppenheimer, and The Sports Emporium.
IDNO:
052438
Title:
Musical Group at WCTU Building on Fayette Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The man standing in the middle of the stage directs the musical group which consists of brass, string, woodwind, and percussion musicians inside the Women's Christian Temperance Union Community Building.
IDNO:
052441
Title:
New Town Site near Dilliner, Pa.
Date:
undated
Description:
A group holding American flags gather together for a group photo in a field. Three men at the center of the image look to be priests or other members of the clergy.
IDNO:
052442
Title:
Camp Wilson and Grapeville Outing Club, Grapeville, Pa.
Date:
undated
Description:
Tents are pitched across a field. A large American flag waves above banners that read, "Camp Wilson on the Cheat River" and "Grapeville Outing Club, Grapeville, Pa."
IDNO:
052443
Title:
Gardens in Dawson, Pennsylvania.
Date:
undated
Description:
Eight men are pictured on either side of the lawn. The photograph looks down a pathway lined by flowers and directly at a gazebo. The garden is likely part of the property at Linden Hall in Pennsylvania.
IDNO:
052445
Title:
Rolling Hills of Amity, Pa.
Date:
undated
Description:
Houses are scattered at the top of hill.
IDNO:
052446
Title:
North Ten Mile Baptist Church near Washington, Pa.
Date:
undated
Description:
Street view of the church building which is located between Washington and Waynesburg, Pennyslvania. The church was built in 1904.
IDNO:
052448
Title:
Construction on Cheat Haven, Pa.
Date:
undated
Description:
Construction managed by contractor T. A. Gillsepie is conducted across the river and along the river bank.
IDNO:
052450
Title:
Group at Oakford Park, Jeannette, Pa.
Date:
undated
Description:
Men, women, and children pose for a group photo outside of a pavilion that leads to a roller coaster.
IDNO:
052452
Title:
Unidentified Males, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Three unidentified men are pictured together in a photo studio.
IDNO:
052414
Title:
WVU Football Players, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Two unidentified players are pictured on the practice field.
IDNO:
052419
Title:
Commencement Procession Entering Field House, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
ROTC students form a line as they salute the professors walking down the field.
IDNO:
052439
Title:
Unidentified Male in Military Uniform
Date:
ca. 1918
Description:
Portrait of an unidentified male in a military uniform in what appears to be a photo studio.
IDNO:
052440
Title:
Unidentified Military Man
Date:
ca. 1918
Description:
Portrait of an unidentified man in a military uniform.
IDNO:
052437
Title:
Parade Participants likely in Jerome Park, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1916
Description:
Five African-Americans with drums and a large American flag pose for a group photo. The posters in the background are for Richards the Wizard, who was an active magician touring from 1910-1930.
IDNO:
015664
Title:
Benson Brothers Mill, Brandonville, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
IDNO:
016129
Title:
Family in Their Model T Ford, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
IDNO:
012193
Title:
Portrait of a Cook with Pan, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
IDNO:
049359
Title:
Corner of High St. and Walnut St., Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1908
IDNO:
048396
Title:
View Down Wet and Snowy High St., Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1905
Description:
Semans Millinery and pool hall on the right side of street. Optical shop, Kanawha Valley Bank, and drug store on the left, as well as sign that reads "Open Mail Pouch".
IDNO:
052309
Title:
Two Women and Dog Outside Home, likely in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Two unidentified women sit with their pet dog on a lawn.
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.
IDNO:
052310
Title:
C. C. Graham Residence, likely in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
C. C. Graham and family are pictured on the home's porch. C. C. Graham is likely Cyrus C. Graham, born about 1862 in West Virginia.
IDNO:
052311
Title:
Victorian Home in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Street view of a Victorian style home.
IDNO:
052313
Title:
Beech Run Methodist Episcopal Church near Albright, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Members of the church and clergy pose outside of the church building which is located in Preston County, W. Va.
IDNO:
052315
Title:
Winter Scene at Cheat River, Albright, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A frozen waterfall on Cheat River.
IDNO:
052314
Title:
Unidentified Family likely in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Family members and a pet dog sit outside of the home.
IDNO:
052316
Title:
People Travelling by Horse-Drawn Carriage, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A man and a woman sit in the carriage while a horse pulls it across a field.
IDNO:
052317
Title:
Group of Men Gathered Outside Unidentified Building, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Four men stand and seven men sit outside of a building. A spigot with a communal drinking cup is pictured on the left.
IDNO:
052318
Title:
Children of Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Three young girls are pictured, one holding a parasol and one holding a kitten.
IDNO:
052319
Title:
Woman Dressed for Winter, likely in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
An unidentified woman is dressed in a fur coat and muff. She is standing on a rug with cats imprinted on it.
IDNO:
052321
Title:
Unidentified Woman, likely in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Portrait of an unidentified woman. She is wearing a necklace with a large pendant.
IDNO:
052320
Title:
Residences in Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A man sits on the porch of the home in the forefront. The second house is under construction.
IDNO:
052322
Title:
Two Girls Relaxing on a Lawn Chair, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Two unidentified girls lean back in a lawn chair. A hammock is visible to the right.
IDNO:
052323
Title:
Boy Pushing Girl in Wheelchair, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
An unidentified boy pushes a young girl in a wheelchair across a lawn.
IDNO:
052340
Title:
Couple, likely in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A man and his wife sit in what it possibly the cellar of their newly built home.
IDNO:
052341
Title:
Man Drinking While Driving Horse-Drawn Vehicle, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
An unidentified man holds onto what appears to be a liquor bottle as he sits in a horse-drawn carriage.
IDNO:
052342
Title:
Baby in Rocking Horse, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
An unidentified infant is pictured sitting inside of a rocking horse. Beside the child is a doll.
IDNO:
052343
Title:
Children Holding American Flags, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Two unidentified children pose together as they hold up small American flags, perhaps in celebration of Independence Day. The flags appear to have 45 stars, indicating that this photo was taken between 1896 and 1907.
IDNO:
052345
Title:
Family Lounging on Lawn, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A man, his wife, their three children and family pet relax on the lawn outside of their home.
IDNO:
052344
Title:
Twins and Dog, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Two girl twins in identical outfits pose with their pet dog.
IDNO:
052347
Title:
Family Portrait, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A multi-generational family poses in front of a picket fence. Subjects unidentified.
IDNO:
052346
Title:
Two Boys with Hunting Dogs, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A young man and a boy pose with their hunting rifles. Beside them are two dogs.
IDNO:
052349
Title:
Member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
An unidentified man belonging to Independent Order of Odd Fellow (IOOF) organization poses in a forest.
IDNO:
052348
Title:
Two Girls with Dolls on Porch, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Two young girls sit on a porch swing accompanied with their dolls.
IDNO:
052350
Title:
Dinner Table in Valley Point Home, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A table is set with fine china and and prepared dishes for a large meal.
IDNO:
052352
Title:
Members of Patriotic Order Sons of America, Albright, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
The organization, one of the oldest fraternal societies in America, was established in 1847 as the Junior Sons of America. In 1868, the organization was renamed the Patriotic Order Sons of America. Members are all native-born or naturalized American male citizens, 16 years and older, wishing to create brotherhood.
IDNO:
052351
Title:
Two Children and Lamb, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A child holds on to a glass baby bottle while posing for a picture.
IDNO:
052353
Title:
Children at Horse Stable, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Four small children lead three horses out of the large, wooden stable.
IDNO:
052354
Title:
Girl with Dolls, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A young girl poses with her dolls outside in the snow.
IDNO:
052355
Title:
Man and Women, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
The woman on the right is holding a Pentecostal Hymnal Book. Subjects unidentified.
IDNO:
052356
Title:
Girl Reading Book, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A young, unidentified girl leans against a piano as she reads a book.
IDNO:
052358
Title:
Young Men and Women Outdoors, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
The woman dressed in black appears to be spying on the man and woman sitting beneath a bush.
IDNO:
052357
Title:
Railroad Street, Dawson, Pa.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Building to the right identified as the Dawson House.
IDNO:
052359
Title:
Bank Building, Dawson, Pa.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
View of the building, on the corner of Railroad Street and Main Street, from across the railroad tracks.
IDNO:
052361
Title:
Man in Garden, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
An African-American man sits with his legs crossed on a chair in a home garden. Subject unidentified.
IDNO:
052360
Title:
Group Portrait, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Two men and two women pose for a portrait.
IDNO:
052362
Title:
Birds Eye View of Dawson, Pa.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
View overlooking the town of Dawson, Pennsylvania.
IDNO:
052363
Title:
Grand Stand at Race Track, Dawson, Pa.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Horse-drawn vehicles are parked outside of the race track. In the background, a crowd fills the stands overlooking the track.
IDNO:
052365
Title:
Christmas at O. Z. Gibson Residence, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A decorated Christmas tree stands in the corner of the house with presents sorted beneath it. The home likely belongs to Orvis Zacheus "Oz" Gibson, a brother of the photographer, Scott Gibson.
IDNO:
052367
Title:
Man Kneeling Next to Woman, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A man looks affectionately at the woman standing as he holds her hand and appears to ask for her hand in marriage.
IDNO:
052366
Title:
Farmers Harvesting Grain, Waynesboro, Pa.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
On the left is a Geiser Manufacturing Company steam tractor engine, also known as road locomotives, which likely pulled these farmers ploughs behind them. In the center is likely a threshing machine for the separation of grain from stalks and husks. On the right, a group of men sit with tightly bound bags, likely holding the grain seed.
IDNO:
048394
Title:
View Down High St., Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Appears to be a lawyer's office as well as an optical parlor on the right in the ivy covered building.
IDNO:
016044
Title:
Women in an Early Model Car, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
012205
Title:
Horse Drawn Sleds on a Snowy Path, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
016165
Title:
Family Portrait, Valley Point, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
016159
Title:
J. H. Dent Family Reunion, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
015750
Title:
Lining up for Parade, Rowlesburg, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
047145
Title:
Several Men Ride Atop Piles of Wooden Boards Being Pulled on Wagon By Horse
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
047146
Title:
Group of Lumberjacks Take Break From Work for Photograph
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
047147
Title:
Farmers and Horse Team Plow Farm Field
Date:
Undated
Description:
Young boy stands beside machinery holding the farm dog. No subjects are identified.
IDNO:
047149
Title:
Group of People With Their Horses in Woods
Date:
Undated
Description:
The two women pictured are holding tools, one an axe, preparing for some type of clearing work. Location is mostly likely in or near Preston County.
IDNO:
047148
Title:
Group of Young Men Swim Naked in Stream
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
047150
Title:
Mans Sits on Long Wooden Beam Being Pulled by Two Horses Next to Corn Field
Date:
Undated
Description:
Location most likely in or near Preston County, W. Va.
IDNO:
047152
Title:
Man Dressed in Woman's Clothing Poses Seductively
Date:
Undated
Description:
The man peeking out from under his bonnet is not identified. The location is mostly in or near Preston County, West Virginia.
IDNO:
047151
Title:
Farmers In Field Amongst Bailed Hay
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
047153
Title:
Group of Men Wearing Hats and Dressed Fancily Pose With Dog
Date:
Undated
Description:
Location is mostly likely Preston County, West Virginia.
IDNO:
047155
Title:
Man Holds Hat Above Little Girl's Head
Date:
Undated
Description:
Location is most likely in Preston County, W. Va.
IDNO:
047154
Title:
Devils Den on Cheat River
Date:
Undated
Description:
Most likely located in Preston County, W. Va.
IDNO:
047157
Title:
Little Girl With Giant Bow in Hair Holds Onto Tree Branch
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
047156
Title:
Little Girl Wearing Sailor Style Dress
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
047159
Title:
Group of Possible Siblings Pose Together During Outing in Woods
Date:
Undated
Description:
Photograph of several young children, dressed in their best white, bibs and tuckers, most likely location is near or in Preston County, W. Va.
IDNO:
047158
Title:
Little Girl Sits in Rocking Chair Outdoors
Date:
Undated
Description:
Young child wearing a crisp, white dress poses in large rocker.
IDNO:
047161
Title:
Staged Fight Between Two Young Men and Women, Posssibly in Preston County, W. Va
Date:
Undated
Description:
With a rocky cliff back ground, three unidentified young people, pretend to get rough.
IDNO:
047160
Title:
Destroyed Farm Buildings and Fencing
Date:
Undated
Description:
Possibly storm damage in Preston County, W. Va.
IDNO:
047167
Title:
Group Portrait on Edge of Rock Outcropping High in Trees
Date:
Undated
Description:
Dog in background includes himself in the photo. Most likely located in Preston County, W. Va.
IDNO:
047166
Title:
Group of Mustache Clad Men Take Break From Shoveling
Date:
Undated
Description:
Photograph possibly taken in or near Preston County, W. Va.