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Group portrait of the Mary Behner Christopher family in front of a painting of the Shack.

1. 25th Anniversary, Mary Behner Christopher Family

IDNO:
003818
Title:
25th Anniversary, Mary Behner Christopher Family
Date:
1956
Description:
Group portrait of the Mary Behner Christopher family in front of a painting of the Shack.
'Yes the dinner was fine. Now I'll have my ice cream dessert!' A lady chats with a man having dinner.

2. Annual Dinner at Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016968
Title:
Annual Dinner at Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1965
Description:
'Yes the dinner was fine. Now I'll have my ice cream dessert!' A lady chats with a man having dinner.
'Bus at the 'Shack' with Rev. Richard Sellers.'

3. Presbyterian Parish Bus, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016499
Title:
Presbyterian Parish Bus, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1965
Description:
'Bus at the 'Shack' with Rev. Richard Sellers.'
Twenty-sixth year of service at the annual dinner for Mrs. John Starkey of Pursglove.

4. Annual Dinner at Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016931
Title:
Annual Dinner at Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1965
Description:
Twenty-sixth year of service at the annual dinner for Mrs. John Starkey of Pursglove.
Ham dinner was well received by several "old timers" at the shack in Pursglove Monday.

5. Annual Dinner at Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016930
Title:
Annual Dinner at Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1965
Description:
Ham dinner was well received by several "old timers" at the shack in Pursglove Monday.
Opening and closing prayers were offered by the Rev. Richard Sellers, left at the 26th annual dinner in Pursglove.

6. Prayers at the Annual Dinner at Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016932
Title:
Prayers at the Annual Dinner at Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1965
Description:
Opening and closing prayers were offered by the Rev. Richard Sellers, left at the 26th annual dinner in Pursglove.
Children seated in a circle in the gym at the Shack.

7. Summer Day Camp at the Shack Neighborhood House, Scott's Run, W. Va.

IDNO:
035048
Title:
Summer Day Camp at the Shack Neighborhood House, Scott's Run, W. Va.
Date:
1969
Description:
Children seated in a circle in the gym at the Shack.
Woman facing camera is the oldest person at the dinner.

8. Women at Old Folk's Dinner at the Shack Neighborhood House, Scott's Run, W. Va.

IDNO:
035047
Title:
Women at Old Folk's Dinner at the Shack Neighborhood House, Scott's Run, W. Va.
Date:
1971
Description:
Woman facing camera is the oldest person at the dinner.
African American man singing at the head of the table.

9. Singing at Old Folk's Dinner at the Shack Neighborhood House, Scotts Run, W. Va.

IDNO:
035049
Title:
Singing at Old Folk's Dinner at the Shack Neighborhood House, Scotts Run, W. Va.
Date:
1971
Description:
African American man singing at the head of the table.
People seated around tables in the gym.

10. Old Folk's Dinner at Christmas at the Shack, Scotts Run, W. Va.

IDNO:
035051
Title:
Old Folk's Dinner at Christmas at the Shack, Scotts Run, W. Va.
Date:
1971
Description:
People seated around tables in the gym.

11. Church Picnic by the Shack Pool, Scotts Run, W. Va.

IDNO:
035050
Title:
Church Picnic by the Shack Pool, Scotts Run, W. Va.
Date:
1971
Group portait of boys at Pursglove. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A and M 2491 (S.C.).'

12. Pursglove Boys, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
003839
Title:
Pursglove Boys, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Group portait of boys at Pursglove. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A and M 2491 (S.C.).'
Group of boys probably near the Shack, Pursglove, W. Va., Monongalia County. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

13. Miner's Children

IDNO:
003838
Title:
Miner's Children
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Group of boys probably near the Shack, Pursglove, W. Va., Monongalia County. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'
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.)'

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

IDNO:
004041
Title:
Red Cross Distributing Flour at Pursglove, W. Va. (Probably at the Shack), Monongalia County
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
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.)'
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.)'

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

IDNO:
004037
Title:
Miner's Children at the Shack in Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
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.)'
'Looks like Osage school children or School Community Library.'Picture includes: Dolores Stovall, Shirley Robinson's aunt.

16. Children Looking at School Books, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
006146
Title:
Children Looking at School Books, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
'Looks like Osage school children or School Community Library.'Picture includes: Dolores Stovall, Shirley Robinson's aunt.
Group portrait of children near the shack. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

17. Miners' Children at the Shack in Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
003837
Title:
Miners' Children at the Shack in Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Group portrait of children near the shack. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'
'Dr. and Mrs. French, Presbyterian Minister to the students of WVU and the Mountaineer Mining Mission. He was the first minister at 'The Shack.' For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

18. French, Dr. & Mrs.

IDNO:
003840
Title:
French, Dr. & Mrs.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
'Dr. and Mrs. French, Presbyterian Minister to the students of WVU and the Mountaineer Mining Mission. He was the first minister at 'The Shack.' For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'
Group portrait of boys in front of 'The Shack'. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

19. Boys Sunday School Class at 'The Shack,' Pursglove, W. Va., Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
003835
Title:
Boys Sunday School Class at 'The Shack,' Pursglove, W. Va., Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930-1935
Description:
Group portrait of boys in front of 'The Shack'. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'
'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

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

IDNO:
004036
Title:
Volunteers Preparing Food at The Shack, Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930-1935
Description:
'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'
'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission, later called Presbyterian Neighborhood Services, see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

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

IDNO:
004033
Title:
Teenage Boys Posing Outside the 'Old' Shack, Scott's Run, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930-1940
Description:
'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission, later called Presbyterian Neighborhood Services, see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'
Children standing in front of the Shack at Pursglove, W. Va.; 'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

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

IDNO:
004031
Title:
First 'Shack' at Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930-1940
Description:
Children standing in front of the Shack at Pursglove, W. Va.; 'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'
Painting the Shacks name on the building are Miss Behner and George Lay. She was an early director of the Presbyterian 'Shack'. Later on she became director of the Scotts Run Settlement House near Osage, W. Va., which was a Methodist Settlement house. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission, See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

23. Painting of the Name 'The Shack' by Mary Behner and George Lay, Custodian

IDNO:
003846
Title:
Painting of the Name 'The Shack' by Mary Behner and George Lay, Custodian
Date:
ca. 1931
Description:
Painting the Shacks name on the building are Miss Behner and George Lay. She was an early director of the Presbyterian 'Shack'. Later on she became director of the Scotts Run Settlement House near Osage, W. Va., which was a Methodist Settlement house. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission, See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'
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).'

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

IDNO:
003828
Title:
Eviction of Miners at Osage or Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1933
Description:
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).'
Group of children in front of the Shack for Christmas Party, Pursglove, W. Va., Monongalia County. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission, later the Presbyterian Neighborhood Services, See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

25. Shack Community Center Christmas Party

IDNO:
003843
Title:
Shack Community Center Christmas Party
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Group of children in front of the Shack for Christmas Party, Pursglove, W. Va., Monongalia County. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission, later the Presbyterian Neighborhood Services, See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'
'Rev. Lee Klaer, Presbyterian Student Minister and the Mountaineer Mining Mission Minister. He came after Rev. French retired. Westminister Fund Poster. Founder of Chestnut Ridge Camp. First named Mountaineer Mining Mission or later the Presbyterian Neighborhood Services, P.N.S. For History See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

26. Klaer, Reverend Lee

IDNO:
003842
Title:
Klaer, Reverend Lee
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
'Rev. Lee Klaer, Presbyterian Student Minister and the Mountaineer Mining Mission Minister. He came after Rev. French retired. Westminister Fund Poster. Founder of Chestnut Ridge Camp. First named Mountaineer Mining Mission or later the Presbyterian Neighborhood Services, P.N.S. For History See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'
'For more information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

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

IDNO:
003826
Title:
Glenna Williams Talking to Two Mining Community Children at Bertha Hill, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
'For more information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.).'
'Rev. Del. Swartz. To his left Glenna Williams. WVU students pastor and Mountaineer Mining Mission Pastor. The WVU Presbyterian Fellowhip students were also helpers at the Shack. For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

28. Westminster House, WVU Presbyterian Student Center on Willey Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
003841
Title:
Westminster House, WVU Presbyterian Student Center on Willey Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
'Rev. Del. Swartz. To his left Glenna Williams. WVU students pastor and Mountaineer Mining Mission Pastor. The WVU Presbyterian Fellowhip students were also helpers at the Shack. For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'
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.

29. African-American Students and Teacher at Osage School

IDNO:
003879
Title:
African-American Students and Teacher at Osage School
Date:
ca. 1940-1950
Description:
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.
'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).'

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

IDNO:
003896
Title:
Students at Osage Negro School, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940-1950
Description:
'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).'
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).'

31. Canyon Chapel

IDNO:
003827
Title:
Canyon Chapel
Date:
ca. 1953
Description:
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).'
Men putting up sign. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

32. Miners Memorial Pool Dedication at the Shack at Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
003836
Title:
Miners Memorial Pool Dedication at the Shack at Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1953
Description:
Men putting up sign. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'
Cars parked outside the Miners Memorial Center. 'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

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

IDNO:
004034
Title:
Miners Memorial Center Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1956
Description:
Cars parked outside the Miners Memorial Center. 'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'
Rev. Walter Case leading choir in song at the Shack, Pursglove, W. Va., Monongalia County. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission, See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

34. Goodwill Choir Led by Rev. Walter Case

IDNO:
003844
Title:
Goodwill Choir Led by Rev. Walter Case
Date:
ca. 1958
Description:
Rev. Walter Case leading choir in song at the Shack, Pursglove, W. Va., Monongalia County. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission, See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'
'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission / Presybterian Neighborhood Services see A&M 2491.'

35. Goodwill Choir at the Shack, Scott's Run, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
006141
Title:
Goodwill Choir at the Shack, Scott's Run, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960-1965
Description:
'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission / Presybterian Neighborhood Services see A&M 2491.'

36. Swimming in the Pool at the Shack in Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016299
Title:
Swimming in the Pool at the Shack in Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960-1970

37. Old Folks Dinner at the Shack, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016933
Title:
Old Folks Dinner at the Shack, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1961
'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.'

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

IDNO:
004028
Title:
Sunday School Picnic in Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca.1920-1930
Description:
'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.'
Mary Behner(later Christopher)and George Lay painting the name on the building's facade.

39. Painting of the Name 'The Shack' by Mary Behner and George Lay, Custodian

IDNO:
003787
Title:
Painting of the Name 'The Shack' by Mary Behner and George Lay, Custodian
Description:
Mary Behner(later Christopher)and George Lay painting the name on the building's facade.
'Mountaineer Mining Mission prepares food for canning.'

40. Preparing Food for Canning at Scott's Run, W. Va.

IDNO:
006138
Title:
Preparing Food for Canning at Scott's Run, W. Va.
Description:
'Mountaineer Mining Mission prepares food for canning.'
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)

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

IDNO:
003898
Title:
Rev. Dave McGowan Speaks with Two Boys at Pursglove, W. Va.
Description:
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)
Two men unloading a truck delivery to the Shack.

42. Red Cross Relief at the Shack

IDNO:
003789
Title:
Red Cross Relief at the Shack
Description:
Two men unloading a truck delivery to the Shack.

43. Scott's Run Workers, W. Va.

IDNO:
003882
Title:
Scott's Run Workers, W. Va.
Picture of three children cooking inside the Shack.

44. Chef's Club at the Shack

IDNO:
003763
Title:
Chef's Club at the Shack
Description:
Picture of three children cooking inside the Shack.
Two unidentified men standing in front of the Shack building on a winter day.

45. Shack Community Center

IDNO:
003783
Title:
Shack Community Center
Description:
Two unidentified men standing in front of the Shack building on a winter day.
The Shack next to train tracks and a snow covered hillside.

46. Shack Community Center

IDNO:
003893
Title:
Shack Community Center
Description:
The Shack next to train tracks and a snow covered hillside.
The Shack with other buildings around it.

47. First 'Shack' Building

IDNO:
004045
Title:
First 'Shack' Building
Description:
The Shack with other buildings around it.
Women preparing food with a pressure canner.

48. Food Canning

IDNO:
003891
Title:
Food Canning
Description:
Women preparing food with a pressure canner.