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Drawing of Consolidation Coal Co.'s Williams Mine in W. Va. Photo copy print done by George E. Koehler, Inc., 612 Wood Street. Neg. No. 23459. GR. 1-5742.

1. Drawing of Consolidation Coal Company's Williams Mine Facility

IDNO:
001870
Title:
Drawing of Consolidation Coal Company's Williams Mine Facility
Date:
1953
Description:
Drawing of Consolidation Coal Co.'s Williams Mine in W. Va. Photo copy print done by George E. Koehler, Inc., 612 Wood Street. Neg. No. 23459. GR. 1-5742.
Artist's rendering of City Hall.

2. City Building, Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007650
Title:
City Building, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
Artist's rendering of City Hall.

3. Oil Tank beside the Road in Volcano, W. Va.

IDNO:
009774
Title:
Oil Tank beside the Road in Volcano, W. Va.
Date:
1953
'Deserted site of Volcano in 1953 looking south from large tank.'

4. Deserted Site of Volcano, W. Va.

IDNO:
009795
Title:
Deserted Site of Volcano, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
'Deserted site of Volcano in 1953 looking south from large tank.'
John Schaffer's store which was the last building standing in Volcano, West Virginia.

5. Schaffer's Store, Volcano, W. Va.

IDNO:
009872
Title:
Schaffer's Store, Volcano, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
John Schaffer's store which was the last building standing in Volcano, West Virginia.

6. University High School Football Team, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
011277
Title:
University High School Football Team, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1953

7. Romines Mill Covered Bridge, Lost Creek Road, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017073
Title:
Romines Mill Covered Bridge, Lost Creek Road, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1953
'First row (left to right)--Gene Lathey, Ted Anderson, Ray Surbaugh, Dick Nocholson, Danny Williams, Eddie Dugan, Jim Peyton, Jack Stone, Dick Tredway, Joe Papetti, Jack Rabbits, Carl Norman. Second row--Whitey Gwynne (trainer), Frank Federovitch, Clyde Sweeney, Chick Donaldson, Tommy Allman, Paul Starr, Ray Wlash, Henry Hartline, Bob Snider, Gene Lamone, Phil Canton, Bob Orders, Max Ludwig, Phil Donley (manager). Third row--Dr. Sam Morris (team physician), Joe Marconi, Bill Jarrett (captain), Bill Hillen, Tom Crutchfield, Ralph Starkey (captain), Bill Marker, Jim Starkey, Bill Forrelli, Bill Underdonk, Don Wilson, Sam Huff, Ben Dunkerley, Bruce Bosley, Carl Roberts (equipment custodian). Fourth row--John Kernic, Bob Moss, Freddy Wyant, Larry Doljac, Jack Bledsoe, Gene Corum (coach), Russ Crane (coach), Art Lewis (head coach), Ed Shockey (coach), Gary Bunn, Rollin McCleary, Gerry McInerney, Harry Sweeney.'

8. WVU Football Team

IDNO:
018161
Title:
WVU Football Team
Date:
1953
Description:
'First row (left to right)--Gene Lathey, Ted Anderson, Ray Surbaugh, Dick Nocholson, Danny Williams, Eddie Dugan, Jim Peyton, Jack Stone, Dick Tredway, Joe Papetti, Jack Rabbits, Carl Norman. Second row--Whitey Gwynne (trainer), Frank Federovitch, Clyde Sweeney, Chick Donaldson, Tommy Allman, Paul Starr, Ray Wlash, Henry Hartline, Bob Snider, Gene Lamone, Phil Canton, Bob Orders, Max Ludwig, Phil Donley (manager). Third row--Dr. Sam Morris (team physician), Joe Marconi, Bill Jarrett (captain), Bill Hillen, Tom Crutchfield, Ralph Starkey (captain), Bill Marker, Jim Starkey, Bill Forrelli, Bill Underdonk, Don Wilson, Sam Huff, Ben Dunkerley, Bruce Bosley, Carl Roberts (equipment custodian). Fourth row--John Kernic, Bob Moss, Freddy Wyant, Larry Doljac, Jack Bledsoe, Gene Corum (coach), Russ Crane (coach), Art Lewis (head coach), Ed Shockey (coach), Gary Bunn, Rollin McCleary, Gerry McInerney, Harry Sweeney.'
View of College Park Apartments, West Virginia University.

9. College Park Apartments, West Virginia University

IDNO:
018883
Title:
College Park Apartments, West Virginia University
Date:
1953
Description:
View of College Park Apartments, West Virginia University.
Student reading with his young daughter.

10. Interior View of College Park Apartment, West Virginia University

IDNO:
018884
Title:
Interior View of College Park Apartment, West Virginia University
Date:
1953
Description:
Student reading with his young daughter.

11. Workers Cleaning Stands of Mountaineer Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
019292
Title:
Workers Cleaning Stands of Mountaineer Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1953
'P.I. Reed (Chairman, Committee on Awards), Alvin E. Austin (director of department of Journalism, University of North Dakota, and president of the American Society of Journalism School Administrators), and Frank Shea (foreign correspondent and assistant to the publisher of the news magazine, Time) at the time ASJSA presented its eighth annual publication award 1953/08/26 at Michigan State College. Mr. Shea delivered the main luncheon address that day.'

12. P. I. Reed at the American Society of Journalism School Adminstrators Meeting

IDNO:
021487
Title:
P. I. Reed at the American Society of Journalism School Adminstrators Meeting
Date:
1953
Description:
'P.I. Reed (Chairman, Committee on Awards), Alvin E. Austin (director of department of Journalism, University of North Dakota, and president of the American Society of Journalism School Administrators), and Frank Shea (foreign correspondent and assistant to the publisher of the news magazine, Time) at the time ASJSA presented its eighth annual publication award 1953/08/26 at Michigan State College. Mr. Shea delivered the main luncheon address that day.'

13. Students and Faculty Seated on the Lawn, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
023984
Title:
Students and Faculty Seated on the Lawn, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1953

14. Fraternity Members Decorating House, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024271
Title:
Fraternity Members Decorating House, West Virginia University
Date:
1953
Possibly Mr. and Miss Mountaineer candidates.

15. Couples Dressed in Historic Costume for Mountaineer Weekend, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024392
Title:
Couples Dressed in Historic Costume for Mountaineer Weekend, West Virginia University
Date:
1953
Description:
Possibly Mr. and Miss Mountaineer candidates.

16. Storer College Students and Staff, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
024924
Title:
Storer College Students and Staff, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1953
A student group from the West Virginia University school of Pharmacy on a visit to the Calco Chemical Plant on Willow Island, W. Va. See A&M 977 for correspondence regarding this trip.

17. Student Group from Pharmacy School on Visit to Calco Chemical Plant, Willow Island, West Virginia

IDNO:
025380
Title:
Student Group from Pharmacy School on Visit to Calco Chemical Plant, Willow Island, West Virginia
Date:
1953
Description:
A student group from the West Virginia University school of Pharmacy on a visit to the Calco Chemical Plant on Willow Island, W. Va. See A&M 977 for correspondence regarding this trip.

18. Placing 1953 Corner Stone, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
025386
Title:
Placing 1953 Corner Stone, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1953
A view of the route 50 in Bridgeport, W. Va. looking East.

19. Route 50, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
030476
Title:
Route 50, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
A view of the route 50 in Bridgeport, W. Va. looking East.
"First Land Battle--First land battle between the North and South here, June 3, 1861. Confederates under Col. Porterfield were dislodged by Federal troops from Gen. McClellan's army under Col. Kelley. The old covered bridge here was used by both armies."

20. First Land Battle Historic Marker on U. S. Route 250 at Philippi, W. Va.

IDNO:
030875
Title:
First Land Battle Historic Marker on U. S. Route 250 at Philippi, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
"First Land Battle--First land battle between the North and South here, June 3, 1861. Confederates under Col. Porterfield were dislodged by Federal troops from Gen. McClellan's army under Col. Kelley. The old covered bridge here was used by both armies."

21. Taylor County Marker on Route 250 Between Grafton and Philippi, W. Va.

IDNO:
031074
Title:
Taylor County Marker on Route 250 Between Grafton and Philippi, W. Va.
Date:
1953

22. Mountaineer Mascot Dan Oliker, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
041031
Title:
Mountaineer Mascot Dan Oliker, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Stephen D. Trail pictures at the foot of Avis Overhead Bridge and intersection of First Street and Pleasant Street. An old service station is in the background.

23. First Day of School, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
045956
Title:
First Day of School, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
Stephen D. Trail pictures at the foot of Avis Overhead Bridge and intersection of First Street and Pleasant Street. An old service station is in the background.
The class of '53 dressed for their play, "Head for the Hill".Pictured sitting, from left to right, is Thelma Sluss, Doris Brue, Edith Lilly Peggy Keaton, Dorothy Sluss, Vera Harvey, Jim Ted Weilly, Dude Talbert, and Fred Webb.Pictured standing, from left to right, is Hale Farley, Joyce Meador, Wilma Shirey, Shirley Nichols, Dan Eubank, Patty Ellison, Shirley Harvey, Patricia Helmintoler, Forest Adkins, and Bob Wheeler.Pictured sitting on the stage, from left to right, is Charlie Epperly, Helen Humphreys, M axine Iddings, Loretta Meadows, Mary Ellen Davis, Barbara Burton, Scott Briers, Jean Reed, Marie Vass, David Retchana, Billy Peyton, and Edward Zickafoose.

24. Hinton High School Play in Summers Memorial Building, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047437
Title:
Hinton High School Play in Summers Memorial Building, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
The class of '53 dressed for their play, "Head for the Hill".Pictured sitting, from left to right, is Thelma Sluss, Doris Brue, Edith Lilly Peggy Keaton, Dorothy Sluss, Vera Harvey, Jim Ted Weilly, Dude Talbert, and Fred Webb.Pictured standing, from left to right, is Hale Farley, Joyce Meador, Wilma Shirey, Shirley Nichols, Dan Eubank, Patty Ellison, Shirley Harvey, Patricia Helmintoler, Forest Adkins, and Bob Wheeler.Pictured sitting on the stage, from left to right, is Charlie Epperly, Helen Humphreys, M axine Iddings, Loretta Meadows, Mary Ellen Davis, Barbara Burton, Scott Briers, Jean Reed, Marie Vass, David Retchana, Billy Peyton, and Edward Zickafoose.
Established in 1938, the Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg have been performing for more than 75 years. During the 1940's through the 1970's, Bill James directed the group. E.W. "Bill" James wrote "My Home Among the Hills" for the West Virginia Centennial among other musical compositions. The madrigal group performs some recent music, but primarily sings music dating from the English Renaissance while wearing period clothing.

25. Portrait of Madrigals Singers of Clarksburg Members

IDNO:
049878
Title:
Portrait of Madrigals Singers of Clarksburg Members
Date:
1953
Description:
Established in 1938, the Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg have been performing for more than 75 years. During the 1940's through the 1970's, Bill James directed the group. E.W. "Bill" James wrote "My Home Among the Hills" for the West Virginia Centennial among other musical compositions. The madrigal group performs some recent music, but primarily sings music dating from the English Renaissance while wearing period clothing.
Scene at the leadership conference at the State 4-H Camp.

26. Europeans and Games at Volunteer Leaders Conference, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.

IDNO:
051425
Title:
Europeans and Games at Volunteer Leaders Conference, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
Scene at the leadership conference at the State 4-H Camp.
A group of Europeans play games at the leadership conference at the State 4-H Camp. Subjects unidentified.

27. Europeans Playing Games at the Volunteer Leaders Conference, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.

IDNO:
051426
Title:
Europeans Playing Games at the Volunteer Leaders Conference, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
A group of Europeans play games at the leadership conference at the State 4-H Camp. Subjects unidentified.
A group of men laugh as they lift the shoes that are covering their hands. Subjects unidentified.

28. Europeans Playing Games at the Volunteer Leaders Conference, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.

IDNO:
051427
Title:
Europeans Playing Games at the Volunteer Leaders Conference, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
A group of men laugh as they lift the shoes that are covering their hands. Subjects unidentified.
A group of men hold hands and dance around the room at the leadership conference in the State 4-H Camp. Subjects unidentified.

29. Europeans Dancing at the Volunteer Leaders Conference in Jackson's Mill, W. Va.

IDNO:
051428
Title:
Europeans Dancing at the Volunteer Leaders Conference in Jackson's Mill, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
A group of men hold hands and dance around the room at the leadership conference in the State 4-H Camp. Subjects unidentified.
A group of women sing on stage at the leadership conference. Subjects unidentified.

30. Europeans Singing at the Volunteer Leaders Conference in the State 4-H Camp at Jackson's Mill, W. Va.

IDNO:
051429
Title:
Europeans Singing at the Volunteer Leaders Conference in the State 4-H Camp at Jackson's Mill, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
A group of women sing on stage at the leadership conference. Subjects unidentified.
A group of men sing together by the stage at the leadership conference at the State 4-H Camp.

31. European Men Singing at the Volunteer Leaders Conference, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.

IDNO:
051430
Title:
European Men Singing at the Volunteer Leaders Conference, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
A group of men sing together by the stage at the leadership conference at the State 4-H Camp.
A group of men and women play games at the leadership conference. Subjects unidentified.

32. Europeans Playing Games at the Volunteer Leaders Conference in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051431
Title:
Europeans Playing Games at the Volunteer Leaders Conference in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
A group of men and women play games at the leadership conference. Subjects unidentified.
A group of Europeans are positioned along the wall during the Volunteer Leaders Conference. Subjects unidentified.

33. Class Group Outside of the State 4-H Camp at Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051432
Title:
Class Group Outside of the State 4-H Camp at Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
A group of Europeans are positioned along the wall during the Volunteer Leaders Conference. Subjects unidentified.
A group of Europeans pose in Native American headdresses during the leadership conference at the State 4-H Camp.

34. Chiefs and Sagamores at the Volunteer Leaders Conference in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051433
Title:
Chiefs and Sagamores at the Volunteer Leaders Conference in Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
A group of Europeans pose in Native American headdresses during the leadership conference at the State 4-H Camp.
An unidentified girl dressed as a sailor poses on the stage at the leadership event.

35. Sailor Girl at Volunteer Leaders Conference, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.

IDNO:
051437
Title:
Sailor Girl at Volunteer Leaders Conference, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
An unidentified girl dressed as a sailor poses on the stage at the leadership event.
A group of unidentified individuals pose in their Native American costumes.

36. Europeans Participating in Costume Activities at Leadership Conference in Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051438
Title:
Europeans Participating in Costume Activities at Leadership Conference in Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
A group of unidentified individuals pose in their Native American costumes.
A group of unidentified individuals pose in their Native American costumes.

37. Europeans in Costume at Leadership Conference, Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051439
Title:
Europeans in Costume at Leadership Conference, Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
A group of unidentified individuals pose in their Native American costumes.
A group of unidentified individuals pose in their Native American costumes.

38. Europeans Dressed in Native American Costumes during Leadership Conference at Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051440
Title:
Europeans Dressed in Native American Costumes during Leadership Conference at Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
A group of unidentified individuals pose in their Native American costumes.
Eaton stands at the from of the room as he addresses a large group of women.

39. Allen Eaton's Class at Farm Women's Conference in an Unidentified Location

IDNO:
051442
Title:
Allen Eaton's Class at Farm Women's Conference in an Unidentified Location
Date:
1953
Description:
Eaton stands at the from of the room as he addresses a large group of women.
Eaton is pictured on the right, speaking to a large group of women.

40. Allen Eaton Teaching at Farm Women's Conference in an Unidentified Location

IDNO:
051443
Title:
Allen Eaton Teaching at Farm Women's Conference in an Unidentified Location
Date:
1953
Description:
Eaton is pictured on the right, speaking to a large group of women.
Eaton, left, speaks to a large group of women.

41. Allen Eaton Teaching at Farm Women's Conference in an Unidentified Location

IDNO:
051444
Title:
Allen Eaton Teaching at Farm Women's Conference in an Unidentified Location
Date:
1953
Description:
Eaton, left, speaks to a large group of women.
Eaton speaks to a large group of women.

42. Allen Eaton's Class at Farm Women's Conference in an Unidentified Location

IDNO:
051445
Title:
Allen Eaton's Class at Farm Women's Conference in an Unidentified Location
Date:
1953
Description:
Eaton speaks to a large group of women.
An unidentified girl sits at a sewing machine.

43. Harrison County 4-H Campers in Sewing Center and 7. E. Building at Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051446
Title:
Harrison County 4-H Campers in Sewing Center and 7. E. Building at Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
An unidentified girl sits at a sewing machine.
A group of young men and women listen to their instructor. Subjects unidentified.

44. Harrison County 4-H Campers in Class at Sewing Center and 7. E. Building at Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051447
Title:
Harrison County 4-H Campers in Class at Sewing Center and 7. E. Building at Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
A group of young men and women listen to their instructor. Subjects unidentified.
Two unidentified boys demonstrate a "practical brooder for pigs or lambs."

45. Two Harrison County 4-H Campers Presenting at Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051448
Title:
Two Harrison County 4-H Campers Presenting at Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
Two unidentified boys demonstrate a "practical brooder for pigs or lambs."
The two boys demonstrate the farm equipment to the older gentlemen. Subjects unidentified.

46. Harrison County 4-Hers during a Presentation about Brooders at Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051449
Title:
Harrison County 4-Hers during a Presentation about Brooders at Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
The two boys demonstrate the farm equipment to the older gentlemen. Subjects unidentified.
Future site of West Virginia University Medical Center. The downtown campus is visible at left, above the Monongahela River.

47. Aerial View of Site of Future Medical Center, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
052177
Title:
Aerial View of Site of Future Medical Center, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
Future site of West Virginia University Medical Center. The downtown campus is visible at left, above the Monongahela River.
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Gamma Chi Omega chapter banquet in Fairmont.

48. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Banquet, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:
052653
Title:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Banquet, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Gamma Chi Omega chapter banquet in Fairmont.
Boys eating between-meal snack.

49. Monongalia County 4-H Club

IDNO:
053120
Title:
Monongalia County 4-H Club
Date:
1953
Description:
Boys eating between-meal snack.
A young boy hangs signs after a craft. The signs read "A 4-H Club Member Lives Here."

50. Monongalia County 4-H Club Boy Hanging Signs

IDNO:
053122
Title:
Monongalia County 4-H Club Boy Hanging Signs
Date:
1953
Description:
A young boy hangs signs after a craft. The signs read "A 4-H Club Member Lives Here."

51. Monongalia 4-H Club Cottage

IDNO:
053129
Title:
Monongalia 4-H Club Cottage
Date:
1953

52. Taylor County 4-H Camp Cooks

IDNO:
053130
Title:
Taylor County 4-H Camp Cooks
Date:
1953
Boys relaxing during "sprawl period."

53. Taylor County 4-H Camp

IDNO:
053134
Title:
Taylor County 4-H Camp
Date:
1953
Description:
Boys relaxing during "sprawl period."

54. Monongalia County 4-H Club Breakfast

IDNO:
053135
Title:
Monongalia County 4-H Club Breakfast
Date:
1953

55. Marion County 4-H Club Aluminum Craft

IDNO:
053136
Title:
Marion County 4-H Club Aluminum Craft
Date:
1953

56. Marion County 4-H Club Tribal Games

IDNO:
053138
Title:
Marion County 4-H Club Tribal Games
Date:
1953

57. New Arrivals at Wetzel County 4-H Camp

IDNO:
053140
Title:
New Arrivals at Wetzel County 4-H Camp
Date:
1953

58. 4-H Camp Bonfire

IDNO:
053141
Title:
4-H Camp Bonfire
Date:
1953
William D Wilhem, left, 1953 corn growing champion, and father, J.W. Wilhelm, right.

59. Father And Son With Corn Crop, Ohio County, W. Va.

IDNO:
053338
Title:
Father And Son With Corn Crop, Ohio County, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
William D Wilhem, left, 1953 corn growing champion, and father, J.W. Wilhelm, right.

60. Tennis Hatfield's Funeral

IDNO:
054760
Title:
Tennis Hatfield's Funeral
Date:
1953