Search Results
- IDNO:
- 049433
- Title:
- Luther Shumate on Shumate Farm, Little Stony Creek, Summers County, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1950
- Description:
- Shumate pictured tending to one of his cattle.
- IDNO:
- 049434
- Title:
- Luther Shumate as World War I Soldier, Summers County, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1918
- IDNO:
- 049435
- Title:
- Curtis Freewill Baptist Church, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1936
- Description:
- The church, built in 1889 through 1896, held worship services for Storer College students and its own congregation of mostly African-American residents from Harpers Ferry and Bolivar. It was named for New England minister and abolitionist, Reverend Silas Curtis, who was one of the moving forces in establishing Storer College. He served as a Trustee in the early years of the school.
- IDNO:
- 049436
- Title:
- Curtis Freewill Baptist Church, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca.1936
- Description:
- Named for Silas Curtis one of the first Trustees of Storer College in 1868. The church constructed 1889 -1896, held services for the Storer College students and it's own congregation.
- IDNO:
- 049437
- Title:
- Side View of Curtis Freewill Baptist Church, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1936
- Description:
- Built over a period of seven years, 1889-1896, the building project suffered many financial setbacks. A money gift from the Silas Curtis estate for whom the church is named, assured its final completion.
- IDNO:
- 049438
- Title:
- Shumate Women on Farm at Little Stony Creek, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1960
- Description:
- Lillian Shumate (left) and Glenna Shumate (right) pose beside a tractor and other farm equipment. The farm is located near War Ridge.
- IDNO:
- 049439
- Title:
- Isleta Shumate on Shumate Farm, Little Stony Creek, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1963/10
- Description:
- Isleta pictured sitting beside a large boiling pot in which she inserts a stick to stir whatever is cooking.
- IDNO:
- 049440
- Title:
- Shumate Farm Grounds, Little Stony Creek, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1965
- Description:
- View of the farm land and growing crops which is located near War Ridge.
- IDNO:
- 049441
- Title:
- Luther Shumate Ready to Plow on Shumate Farm, Little Stony Creek, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1960
- Description:
- Shumate holds a farming tool while posing beside a stack of hay. The farm is located near War Ridge.
- IDNO:
- 049442
- Title:
- Shumate Men Working on Farm, Little Stony Creek, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1960
- Description:
- Mark Shumate (standing) and Luther Shumate perform chores on the farm grounds located near War Ridge.
- IDNO:
- 049443
- Title:
- Glenna Shumate with Baby Calf on Shumate Farm, Little Stony Creek, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1955
- Description:
- Glenna pets the calf outside a barn located near War Ridge.
- IDNO:
- 049444
- Title:
- Gladys Shumate with Calf on Shumate Farm, Little Stony Creek, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1955
- Description:
- Gladys pets the calf beside a wooden fence. The farm is located near War Ridge.
