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Two men move sacks of flour from the bed of a truck. 'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

1. Red Cross Distributing Flour at Pursglove, W. Va. (Probably at the Shack), Monongalia County

'These homes are gone on both sides of the hills. For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

2. No. 2 Hollow, Pursglove, W. Va.

A group of men sitting on a wooden post. 'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

3. Picket Line at the Pursglove Mine, Pursglove, W. Va., Monongalia County

African-American family stand beside a car holding clothing. 'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

4. Clothing Drive Old Berry Hill, Monongalia County, W. Va.

A group of children sitting on railroad tracks, with homes in the background.  'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

5. Miner's Children at the Shack in Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

6. Volunteers Preparing Food at The Shack, Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

7. Loading Coal Cars at Pursglove Mine No. 2, Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Cars parked outside the Miners Memorial Center. 'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

8. Miners Memorial Center Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission, later called Presbyterian Neighborhood Services, see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

9. Teenage Boys Posing Outside the 'Old' Shack, Scott's Run, W. Va.

Poeple stand on the stoop of a church building. 'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

10. Bertha Hill Presbyterian Chapel, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Children standing in front of the Shack at Pursglove, W. Va.; 'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

11. First 'Shack' at Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Miner's homes on a hillside above train cars. 'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

12. No. 2 Hill, Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Four African-American students singing at Osage School. 'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'L to R: John Boyd, unidentified, likely Tim Johnson's brother, and Tim Johnson

13. School Boys Singing, Osage School, Monongalia County, W. Va.

'The Mountaineer Mining Mission had a bus that went out and picked up the boys, girls, and other people that wanted to attend the Mission Sunday School, Church services and affairs. Pursglove, W. Va., Monongalia County; For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.); first called Mountaineer Mining Mission or later, Presbyterian Neighborhood Services, P. N. S.'

14. Sunday School Picnic in Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

'The flood that came down Scott's Run did considerable damage to homes located near the creek. Monongalia County, W. Va.; For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

15. Damage Caused by a Flood in Scott's Run, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Works Progress Administration workers stand near the tipple and railroad tracks at Pursglove, W. Va. 'For more information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 S.C.'

16. WPA Project, Road Work at Pursglove No. 2 Mine Hollow, Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

'Many of these mining houses are now gone. For more information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

17. Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Reverend Dave McGowan, Shack Director 1951-1953, talking to two of his friends who use the Shack facilities for recreation.  For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (SC)

18. Rev. Dave McGowan Speaks with Two Boys at Pursglove, W. Va.

'Mrs. Richard Smith is playing the piano for her students. She is the wife of Reverend Richard C. Smith, the Director of the Shack. For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (SC).'

19. Students at Osage Negro School, Monongalia County, W. Va.

School children of the Osage School in the 1940s and their teacher. For information of the Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (SC).L to R: Tommy Wells (deceased), Sammy Dobbs (lived in Jerome Park for ling time, shot to death), Wesley Morton, Jimmy Summervile, unidentified, "Snookie" Williams.Teacher most likely someone who came for a special mission, possibly Mountaineer Mining Mission.

20. African-American Students and Teacher at Osage School

A group of Osage School children in the 1940s and teacher, Mrs. Richard Smith (left hand corner.) Osage School was located in Osage, West Virginia, Monongalia County.  Mrs. Smith may have been visiting the classroom as African-American teachers were employed by the segregated school at this time.For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (SC).

21. School Children at Osage, W. Va.

Miners eviction at Osage or Pursglove, Monongalia  County, W. Va. Miners things are just sitting in a pile in the road.  Mountaineer Mining Mission later became  Presbyterian Neighborhood Service (PNS0 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (SC).'

22. Eviction of Miners at Osage or Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Three men stand outside Canyon Chapel church building. One of the Mountaineer Mining Mission Chapels, Monongalia County, W. Va. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (SC).'

23. Canyon Chapel

'For more information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

24. Glenna Williams Talking to Two Mining Community Children at Bertha Hill, Monongalia County, W. Va.