Office Force of American Car and Foundry Company, Huntington, W. Va.
Date:
1901
Description:
'Among those present: Harry W. Jenkins, M.L. Thornton, Cash Lacock, L.M. Ekin, John Henderson, Jess H. Grogan, Luther M. Roe, Frank E. Enslow, Lon Beckner, J.C. Dickey, Wm. H. Banks, Byron P. Dickson, and R. Clyde Ramsey.'
'This Memories of Yesteryear photo of the Grist Mill at Boothsville in Marion County, West Virginia was taken in 1901. The mill was powered by a water wheel and was located at the intersection of Horner Run Road and Route 73. The photo was submitted by Mrs. J.E. Core of Route 2, Shinnston. Memories of Yeateryear is a feature of the Fairmont Times.'
Man seated on a horse looking towards the Burke and Summers building in Montrose, W. Va. Williah H. Burke standing in door. Boy standing on sidewalk in front of building.
Confederate Monument, Mingo Flats, Randolph County, W. Va.
Date:
1901
Description:
View of the unveiling of the Confederate Monument at Valley Mountain near the Marshall Farm at Mingo Flats. The occasion recognized General Robert E. Lee's nearby 1861 campsite and the Confederate dead of the areas. Present for the occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. Edgar D. Wamsley, Zano Simmons, Jake G. Simmons, Ellen B. McDonald, Reverand William E. Hudson, M. Hart Wamsley, Joe See, James Ware, Mary Crouch, and George Fisher.
Professor C. A. Ellemberger, Jas. T. Dailey, D.L.B. McBride, Dan B. Leonard, Kline H. Graham, Walter Swallow, Clyde Herrod, Geo. C. Rhroades, Jas. L. Grimes, Lute Cole, S.G. Butler, T. Getz Hill.
WVU Cadet Band, organized April 4, 1901. T. Getz Hill, Chief Musician and Piccolo; J. V. Cook, Drum Major; J. Fred Stone, E Flat Clarinet; A. E. Crago, 1 B Flat Clarinet; S.A. Smith, 2 B Flat Clarinet; Kline H. Graham, 3 B Flat Clarinet; J. W. Humble, E Flat Cornet; A. P. Freed, Solo B Flat Cornet; H. H. Keener, Solo B Flat Cornet; D. B. Burns, 1 B Flat Cornet; H. R. Muldoon, 2 B Flat Cornet; P. H. Martin, 3 B Flat Cornet; Carroll Martin, Solo Alto; A. R. Bloom, 1st Alto; F. W. Muldoon, 2nd Alto ; G. H. Bayles, 1st Tenor; G. C. Winans, 2nd Trombone; G. C. Rhoades, 3rd Trombone; G. E. Graham, B Flat Baritone; W.J. Ruble, Tuba.
Monticola Board of Editors, West Virginia University
Date:
1901
Description:
Top three pictures from left to right: Brown, Yager, Bowman. Middle two: Keener (Editor-in-Chief), Richards (Business Manager). Bottom three left to right: Miller, Taylor, Loeb.
James M. Guffey of Pittsburgh, to whom, jointly with Hon. George C. Sturgiss of Morgantown, the West Virginia University is indebted for the fine pipe organ that graces Commencement Hall and adds so much to Chapel exercises and all public entertainments, was born in Westmoreland County, PA., January 19th, 1839, of Scotch parentage, the youngest but one of a family of six children. He passed his boyhood upon the ancestral farm and received a good practical and commercial education. At eighteen he entered the service of the Louisville and Nashville R.R. Co., at Louisville, as clerk to the superintendent. He resigned after several years to accept a more responsible and lucrative position with the Adams Southern Express Company at Nashville. In 1872, attracted by the wonderful development in oil production in his native State, he returned to Pennsylvania, and with the dash and energy which have always characterized him, soon became a prominent actor in drilling and producing oil. He was soon identified with every oil field in Pennsylvania, started development in Kansas, took a large part in developing the oil and gas fields of Ohio and West Virginia, piping gas to Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Wheeling, Indianapolis, and hundreds of smaller towns. He was the pioneer operator in the Texas fields and is the owner of large interests there. The Texas gushers are producing at a rate of 70000 bbls. Per day. He is today the largest individual oil producer and operator in America, has immense holdings of coal land and gas lease holds in West Virginia, as well as in his own state, and is the owner of gold and silver mining interests in Idaho and Colorado, in California and Nova Scotia. He is associated with many manufacturing and banking corporations; his advice and co-operation are much sought and highly valued in many business enterprises, including railway and other transportation lines. He is the officially recognized leader of the Democratic party in his State, and a member of the National committee. He stands for ballot reform and good government. He is a trustee of Washington and Jefferson College, and his interest in education and the younger generation is shown by the fact that when the University was in need of a Chapel Organ, in a moment and without hesitation he promised his contribution for one half the sum required.
This view from the hill above the University shows five of the buildings, and the Monongahela River in the distance. From the booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings,1901.'
'This part of the campus shows the Circle and corners of Martin Hall, Science Hall, and University Hall.' The picture is from a booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901.'
Science Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1901
Description:
'Is a four-story building containing Lecture Rooms and Laboratories for the Departments of Physics, Chemistry, Geology, and Drawing and Painting, and also the President's Office. The Department of Civil Engineering has rooms in Science Hall until the completion of Engineering Hall.' The picture is from booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901.'
Interior of Science Hall Drawing and Painting Studio, West Virginia University
Date:
1901
Description:
'The studio is large and well lighted, containing china kilns, casts, models, drawing stands, etc.' 'This photo is from a booklet, West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901.'
Scenic View of Trees and Buildings on the Campus of West Virginia University
Date:
1901
Description:
'This view of the campus shows a grand old tulip tree, and the beeches in the rear of Science Hall.' This photo is from a booklet, West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901.'
'This is a view in the northwestern part of the campus and shows the fine old beeches near Falling Run. There is no more beautiful spot on the campus than this.' This photo is from a booklet, West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901.
Architect's Drawing of Engineering Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
1901
Description:
'This is the new building for the College of Engineering, taking the place of the one destroyed by fire in 1899.' This photo is from a booklet, West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901.
Wooden Canoe on the Bank of the Monongahela River, West Virginia University
Date:
1901
Description:
'The campus extends down to the edge of the river, which presents a beautiful expanse of slack water, and offers exceptional facilities for boating.' This photo is from a booklet, West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901.
'So named in honor of Dr. Alexander Martin, the first President of the University, is the oldest building. It is a three-story building containing Lecture Rooms and the Literary Society Halls; also the Library until the completion of the new Library Building.' This is from a booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901'
'The Library is arranged according to the Dewey Decimal System of classification and is open from 7:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day, except Sunday, throughout the year. It is open Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. for reading only. Students have free access to the shelves, and the Library is the busiest place about the University.' This is from a booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901'
'A magnificent view seven miles from Morgantown. The drive "over Cheat" is enjoyed by everybody about the University.' The photo is from a booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901'.
'The first story contains the Gymnasium. The second story is a large Assembly Room containing fifteen hundred opera chairs and the big organ. The photo is from a booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901.'
