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Two unidentified men stand in front of partially fallen structure with bars on its windows -- this may have been a jail.

1645. Two Men at Ruins of Structure, Summers County, W. Va.

1646. Helmick Family Reunion, Tucker County, W. Va.

Grantsville was established by Stump on his land in 1866 and is now the county seat.

1647. Founder of Grantsville, Simon P. Stump, Calhoun County, W. Va.

Professor Callahan sits at a desk among maps, books, papers and other other sources of historical documentation.

1648. History Professor James M. Callahan, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

1649. President Truman Visits Welch, W. Va.

Built by Billy Andy Mullins.

1650. Barn at Cressmont, W. Va.

A family poses in front of a house, some are perched on the porch roof.  Three in the front row hold the handle bars of bicycles. Only identified subjects are Samuel A. and Margaret Menear Dill, standing far right under the porch roof.

1651. Reedsville Family, Preston County, W. Va.

Med students during lab, hold up a cadaver for group portrait.

1652. West Virginia University Medical Students and Friend, Morgantown, W. Va.

Helen F. Holt was the first woman to serve as Secretary of State in the state of West Virginia from February 17, 1957 to December 1, 1958. She is also the widow of Senate Rush D. Holt.

1653. Secretary of State Helen F. Holt Holding Up West Virginia State Flag

Holt was the first woman to serve as Secretary of State in West Virginia. She was also an active volunteer for the Red Cross. She is most well known for her work in improving the housing and healthcare for the elderly of America.

1654. Helen Holt Volunteering for Red Cross at Senate Office Building

Pictured with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Lynn. Holt was the first woman Secretary of State in West Virginia in 1955-1956. She continued active political participation long after her term and is most well known for her work in improving the housing and health care for the elderly.

1655. Helen Holt Swearing Into Office of Elderly, Washington, D.C.

Helen Holt (middle) is pictured with the First Ladies of the 40th and 41st Presidents of the United States. Helen Holt was the first woman secretary of West Virginia and also had a great influence on the improvement of housing and healthcare for the elderly in later political activity.

1656. Helen Holt, Nancy Reagan, and Barbara Bush