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Portrait of John Hunt at approximately age 19. Hunt would later own and operated several resorts, hotels and eateries in the Morgantown area. These included, Hunt's Ice Cream Parlor, Hunt's Oyster Parlor for Ladies and Indian Rocks Resort. Information on p. 40,101, in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Reproduced from the John H. Hunt family photos, held by WVU Women's Centenary Project, Center for Women's Study Archive. Original Loaned by Virginia Hunt Chandler."

39493. Young John Hunt, Morgantown, W.Va.

IDNO:
039497
Title:
Young John Hunt, Morgantown, W.Va.
Description:
Portrait of John Hunt at approximately age 19. Hunt would later own and operated several resorts, hotels and eateries in the Morgantown area. These included, Hunt's Ice Cream Parlor, Hunt's Oyster Parlor for Ladies and Indian Rocks Resort. Information on p. 40,101, in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Reproduced from the John H. Hunt family photos, held by WVU Women's Centenary Project, Center for Women's Study Archive. Original Loaned by Virginia Hunt Chandler."
John Hunt was an African American businessman who operated several resorts, hotels and eateries in Morgantown. Soon after opening his first restaurant he opened Hunt's Oyster Parlor for Ladies at 127 Walnut Street. His oysters were popular at weddings and festivals. Information on p. 40,101, in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Reproduced from the John H. Hunt family photos, held by WVU Women's Centenary Project, Center for Women's Study Archive. Original loaned by Virginia Hunt Chandler."

39494. Hunt's Oyster Parlor for Ladies at 127 Walnut Street Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039498
Title:
Hunt's Oyster Parlor for Ladies at 127 Walnut Street Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
John Hunt was an African American businessman who operated several resorts, hotels and eateries in Morgantown. Soon after opening his first restaurant he opened Hunt's Oyster Parlor for Ladies at 127 Walnut Street. His oysters were popular at weddings and festivals. Information on p. 40,101, in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Reproduced from the John H. Hunt family photos, held by WVU Women's Centenary Project, Center for Women's Study Archive. Original loaned by Virginia Hunt Chandler."
James Edwards ran a sanitation business for the cities of Morgantown and Westover. He married Lucetta Dixon and the couple had six children. Information on p. 38 & 100 in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Gwendolyn Edwards".

39495. James A. Edwards and Lucetta Edwards at Home, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039499
Title:
James A. Edwards and Lucetta Edwards at Home, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
James Edwards ran a sanitation business for the cities of Morgantown and Westover. He married Lucetta Dixon and the couple had six children. Information on p. 38 & 100 in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Gwendolyn Edwards".
Sarah Edwards was the wife of John Edwards and the mother of James Edwards. Information on p. 38 in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Gwendolyn Edwards".

39496. Sarah Edwards Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039500
Title:
Sarah Edwards Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
Sarah Edwards was the wife of John Edwards and the mother of James Edwards. Information on p. 38 in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Gwendolyn Edwards".
John Edwards ran the first water service in Morgantown. He married Sarah Jackson in 1865 and bought the land that he built his house on in 1877. It was originally 79 White Avenue. It is now 477 White Avenue. The house was demolished in 1989. Information on p. 35 in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Gwendolyn Edwards".

39497. Sarah and John Edward's Homeplace on White Avenue Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039501
Title:
Sarah and John Edward's Homeplace on White Avenue Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
John Edwards ran the first water service in Morgantown. He married Sarah Jackson in 1865 and bought the land that he built his house on in 1877. It was originally 79 White Avenue. It is now 477 White Avenue. The house was demolished in 1989. Information on p. 35 in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Gwendolyn Edwards".
James Edwards ran a sanitation business for the cities of Morgantown and Westover. He married Lucetta Dixon and the couple had six children. Information on p. 38,100 in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Gwendolyn Edwards".

39498. James A. Edwards and Wife Lucetta Edwards, Morgantown, W.Va.

IDNO:
039502
Title:
James A. Edwards and Wife Lucetta Edwards, Morgantown, W.Va.
Description:
James Edwards ran a sanitation business for the cities of Morgantown and Westover. He married Lucetta Dixon and the couple had six children. Information on p. 38,100 in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Gwendolyn Edwards".
Prisilla "Aunt Prissy" Clark was a slave owned by George Dorsey of Monongalia County. When he died in 1824, his slaves were willed to his wife and children. Prisilla was given to Dorsey's son. It is unknown if she ever gained her freedom. Information on p. 22 in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Reproduced from Spinster Club photo book, duplicate held by WVU Women's Centenary Project, Center for Women's Studies Archive. Original loaned by Ruth Lawrence Mahaney".

39499. Prisilla Clark of Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039503
Title:
Prisilla Clark of Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
Prisilla "Aunt Prissy" Clark was a slave owned by George Dorsey of Monongalia County. When he died in 1824, his slaves were willed to his wife and children. Prisilla was given to Dorsey's son. It is unknown if she ever gained her freedom. Information on p. 22 in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Reproduced from Spinster Club photo book, duplicate held by WVU Women's Centenary Project, Center for Women's Studies Archive. Original loaned by Ruth Lawrence Mahaney".
General Dwight D. Eisenhower (wearing a light color uniform, to the left of the photographer) reviews the members of West Virginia University's ROTC Units on campus.

39500. Eisenhower Day at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039504
Title:
Eisenhower Day at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1947/09/20
Description:
General Dwight D. Eisenhower (wearing a light color uniform, to the left of the photographer) reviews the members of West Virginia University's ROTC Units on campus.
Captain George Barrick Jr., to the right of the flags, stands at attention waiting for General Eisenhower to review Barrick's ROTC Unit on the WVU campus. All other persons in this photograph are unidentified.

39501. Eisenhower Day at West Virginia University Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039505
Title:
Eisenhower Day at West Virginia University Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1947/09/20
Description:
Captain George Barrick Jr., to the right of the flags, stands at attention waiting for General Eisenhower to review Barrick's ROTC Unit on the WVU campus. All other persons in this photograph are unidentified.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower addressed the students and faculty at West Virginia University during a special convocation at Mountaineer Field. The building in the background is Woodburn Hall.

39502. Eisenhower Day at West Virginia University Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039506
Title:
Eisenhower Day at West Virginia University Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1947/09/20
Description:
General Dwight D. Eisenhower addressed the students and faculty at West Virginia University during a special convocation at Mountaineer Field. The building in the background is Woodburn Hall.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower prepares to address the students and faculty at West Virginia University during a special convocation at Mountaineer Field. General Eisenhower is standing on the far side of the vehicle, wearing a light colored uniform. Others in this photograph are not identified.

39503. Eisenhower Day at West Virginia University Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039507
Title:
Eisenhower Day at West Virginia University Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1947/09/20
Description:
General Dwight D. Eisenhower prepares to address the students and faculty at West Virginia University during a special convocation at Mountaineer Field. General Eisenhower is standing on the far side of the vehicle, wearing a light colored uniform. Others in this photograph are not identified.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower waves to the crowd at Mountaineer Field. Seated in the vehicle are Governor Clarence Meadows, General Eisenhower and WVU President Irvin Stewart.

39504. Eisenhower Day at West Virginia University Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039508
Title:
Eisenhower Day at West Virginia University Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1947/09/20
Description:
General Dwight D. Eisenhower waves to the crowd at Mountaineer Field. Seated in the vehicle are Governor Clarence Meadows, General Eisenhower and WVU President Irvin Stewart.