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Men inspect the ruins of the Bridgeport Station after a tornado.

1. Bridgeport Station after Tornado

Men inspect the ruins of the Bridgeport Station after a tornado.

2. Bridgeport Station after Tornado

Pancake Realty truck, and four men working in the field, and baskets of vegetables produced on Paul Pancake's farm in Cabell County on land that produced very little before 1944.

3. Vegetables Produced on Paul Pancake's Farm in Cabell County on Land that Produced Very Little Before 1944

The yards of the New River Company in Fayette County with flowers and a walkway shown.

4. New River Company Yards in Fayette County

Picture of Charlie Cole, in his glory, gathering war food from a field not very productive before in Cabell County.

5. Cole, Charlie Gathering War Food in Cabell County

Two trucks and a tractor belonging to Paul Pancake. He equipped himself for market gardening and sold as much as $1,750 per month for his gardens in Cabell County.

6. Pancake, Paul's Farm Trucks and Tractor in Cabell County

Cornfields on the Pancake Farm.  Paul Pancake is standing at the edge of the field.

7. Pancake, Paul's Cornfield

Hay stacks and a pig pen with six pigs present. Children sitting on the fence. Taken in Cabell County, 1944. 'No shortage of meat or corn on this farm.'

8. Hay Stacks and a Pig Pen in Cabell County

Pigs in a pig pen in Cabell County with many people outside of the pen. 'No shortage of meat or corn on this farm.'

9. Pig Pen in Cabell County

House in Pocahontas County before the Outside Improvement project. This farm woman remarked, 'A house is no harder to paint than a piece of furniture. It just takes longer.' Most of the labor was done by this woman herself. (See photograph number 001560 to see home after renovations.)

10. House Before Outside Improvement Project in Pocahontas County

House in Pocahontas County after Outside Improvement project. This farm woman remarked, 'A house is no harder to paint than a piece of furniture. It just takes longer.' Most of the labor was done by this woman herself.  (See photograph number 001558 for view of home before renovations.)

11. House After Outside Improvement Project in Pocahontas County

A group portrait of the Randolph County Farm Women's Council, 1923-1944, standing and sitting around a table.

12. Anniversary Celebration of the Randolph County Farm Women's Council

Children make crafts while older people watch over them.

13. Children in Handicraft Hour

Large group of people gather for the dedication of the Arthurdale Honor Roll Monument with American flag flying above.

14. Dedication of the Honor Roll, Arthurdale, W. Va.

A close-up view of the War Memorial that honors the sons and daughters of Marion County who serve the cause of freedom located at the Courthouse in Fairmont, West Virginia.

15. Marion County War Memorial, Fairmont, W. Va.

Groups of people gathered around the War Memorial at the Marion County Courthouse in Fairmont, West Virginia

16. War Memorial Ceremony, Marion County Courthouse, Fairmont, W. Va.

Stewart Hall is on the right.

17. East End of Clark Hall and Parking Lot, West Virginia University

Image from the collection of the Chesapeake and Ohio Historical Society. 'CSPR-183: A detailed view of Consolidation Coal Co. tipple at Jenkins, Ky.  Loading c/o hoppers and gons.'

18. Loading Coal at Consolidation Coal Company Tipple, Jenkins, Ky.

Image from the collection of the Chesapeake and Ohio Historical Society. 'CSPR-136: A general view of Consolidation Coal Co. tipple at Jenkins, Ky.'

19. Consolidation Coal Company Tipple at Jenkins, Ky.

Image from the collection of the Chesapeake and Ohio Historical Society. 'CSPR-95: a closeup of coal tipple of Consolidation Coal Co. at Jenkins, Ky. loading coal into c/o gondola #41461.'

20. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Coal Car at Tipple in Jenkins, Ky.

21. West Virginia Campaign Workers Pin, Fifth War Loan Campaign, World War II

'P-51B Mustang North American in England just prior to the Normandy invasion, piloted by Cap. Dayton Casto of W.Va. (WVU Law School Grad. 1947 or 1948) Picture taken in Bottisham, England (Apr. - Nov. '44). 375th Sq. 361st Fighting group, 8th Air Force.'

22. Captain Dayton Casto Piloting World War II Plane

'Chiefs:  Delaware - Norma Goins; Seneca - Joy Cales; Mingo - Joyce Frye; Cherokee - Helen Sneed; Sagamores: Delaware - Neelus Ryan; Seneca - Betty Messer; Mingo - Jack Campbell; Cherokee - Huby Climbell; Head H - Helen Snead; Heart H - Mary Faity Bragg; Hand H - Betty Messer; Health - Dannie Eubanks; Joy Cales was selected as SPIRIT of the Younger group for 1944.'

23. Younger Group at Summers County 4-H Camp

This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Louis Piccola's narrative documenting his military experiences during World War II. The soldier has been identified by descendants as Louis Piccola. Inscribed on the back, "Dutch homes had to be destroyed also because Jerry would not leave."

24. American Soldier Louis Piccola Standing Among Rubble of House in Holland During World War II

This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Louis Piccola's narrative, documenting his military experiences in World War II. The soldiers were not identified , however they are probably in Piccola's outfit, the 17th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 83rd Infantry.

25. American Soldiers Standing Among Rubble of Houses in Holland During World War II

This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Louis Piccalo's narrative documenting his military experiences during World War II. The soldiers are not identified, however they were probably in Piccalo's outfit, 17th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 83rd Infantry.

26. American Soldiers and Bomb-Damaged Wind Mill in Holland During World War II

Fumich is wearing an army officer's uniform.

27. George J. Martin, Dr. George M. Fumich, Victor Shine, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Feeding time for the chicks.

28. Joseph W. Summers of Preston County, W. Va.

Involved in the special training programs during World War II  and known as the 2218th A. A. F. Base Unit (Coll. Trng.) A. C., these cadets received ten hours of dual flight instructions by University flight instructors in University planes and classroom instruction in math, physics, geography, English and history from University faculty. Many were deplored to the European and Pacific theaters.

29. Last Class of Air Crew Trained at West Virginia University

People survey the damage left by a summer tornado.

30. Shinnston Tornado Aftermath, Harrison County, W. Va.

Man and woman stand on top of rubble that was caused by the deadliest tornado in West Virginia's history, which occurred on June 23, 1944.

31. Shinnston Tornado Aftermath; Harrison Co., W. Va.

Homes in Shinnston that were damaged due to the deadliest tornado in West Virginia's history.

32. Shinnston Tornado Aftermath; Harrison Co., W. Va.

People gather along the West Fork River looking over to the hardest hit area by the tornado, Pleasant Hill, where no more than ten houses were left standing.

33. Shinnston Tornado Aftermath; Harrison Co., W. Va.

Destruction was caused by the deadliest tornado in West Virginia's history. This image shows the tornado was selective, destroying some houses yet leaving others in neighborhood intact.

34. Shinnston Tornado Aftermath; Harrison Co., W. Va.

Home destroyed by the deadliest tornado in West Virginia history.

35. Shinnston Tornado Aftermath; Harrison Co., W. Va.

Destruction of homes caused by the deadliest tornado in West Virginia's history.

36. Shinnston Tornado Aftermath; Harrison Co., W. Va.

Completely missing homes due to the deadliest tornado in West Virginia's history.

37. Shinnston Tornado Aftermath; Harrison Co., W. Va.

Family observes the destruction caused by the deadliest tornado in West Virginia's history which killed sixty-six people in the town and surrounding area.

38. Shinnston Tornado Aftermath; Harrison Co., W. Va.

Homes in ruins due to the deadliest tornado in West Virginia's history. Several cars line the road as people arrive to help or sight-see.

39. Shinnston Tornado Aftermath; Harrison Co., W. Va.

What's left of a home hit by the deadliest tornado in West Virginia's history. Noted the unbroken jars of canned food line-up among the ruins.

40. Shinnston Tornado Aftermath; Harrison Co., W. Va.

People walk the street observing the damage caused to the homes.

41. Shinnston Tornado Aftermath; Harrison Co., W. Va.

Rescuers recover a body from ravine. 103 people were killed by the tornado in West Virginia.

42. Shinnston Tornado Aftermath; Harrison Co., W. Va.

Debris on Pleasant Hill, the area hit hardest by the tornado.

43. Shinnston Tornado Aftermath; Harrison Co., W. Va.

Destruction caused by the deadliest tornado in West Virginia's history.

44. Shinnston Tornado Aftermath; Harrison Co., W. Va.

Home ripped in half from the tornado in Shinnston. The deadliest tornado to hit West Virginia in history.

45. Shinnston Tornado Aftermath; Harrison Co., W. Va.

People observe the ruins including a gas pump and cases of unbroken bottles of pop.

46. Surveying Damage at Filling Station from Tornado, Shinnston, W. Va.

Small girl giving a soldier a kiss on the cheek while women behind them hold hands during the liberation of France in 1944.

47. Soldier and Child During Liberation of France

48. Charleston Race Track, Charleston, W. Va.

Group of boys standing in front of Jack Wilson's Service Station.

49. Boy Slaters, Morgantown, W. Va.

Corrine Bryson Smith and her daughter pictured in the street.

50. Cedar Avenue, Belepoint, W. Va.

Tommy Hartley and "Sug" Shull pictured at Avis Field.

51. Hinton High School Football Players, Hinton, W. Va.

Front row, left to right: Dick Maynard; Tommy Hartley; Jack Dillon; George Harris; albert Morgan; Coach Stanley Huffman; Kay Rogers; Tommy dodd; Dick Withrow; Virgil Moore; Marshall Vansant; and Bill "Stud" Bennet.Second row, left to right: K. D. Foster; Teddy Elmore; Georgie Cales; "Sug" Shull; Paul "Foodie" Phillips; Bill Scruggs; Gene "Mule" Bennet; Tom Pack; Jimmy Hartley; Don Wilson; and Charles "Dadburn" Dobbins.Third Row, left to right: Elraydo Johnson; Snooks Dobbins; Dick Fridley; Howard "Curley" Williams; John Gilbert; Jimmy Jarrett; Benny Neely; "Pete" Bishop; "Bootie" Bennett; and Jimmy Harvey.Fourth row, left to right: "Morty" Meadows; David Lively; Jimmy Burton; Carl Leach; Boyd Vansicle; Stanley Ferguson; Robert Morris; W. C. Parker; and Tommy Hallarow.

52. Hinton High School Football Squad at Avis Field, Hinton, W. Va.

Virgie Cook Lilly and Etha Freeland Lilly pose beside a young Juanita Lilly.

53. Lilly Women on Surveyor's Branch, Summers County, W. Va.

Long pictured typing on a type writer. In the background, an unidentified man is speaking on the telephone.

54. Roy Long at Work in HX Telegraph Office, Summers County, W. Va.

Someone in the crowd holds up an American flag.

55. Veterans Day Ceremony at Ball Park, Avis, W. Va.

The church was built in 1883 near the town of Newburg.

56. Concord Community Church, Fine Forks, Preston County, W. Va.

Wright, left, is pictured with an unidentified woman on his lap. Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia.  William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

57. Seaman William Wright and Female in Hula Skirt, Pearl Harbor, Hi.