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Yearbook photos of Rowlesburg High School senior class and faculty.

1. Rowlesburg High School Senior Class and Faculty, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016005
Title:
Rowlesburg High School Senior Class and Faculty, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Yearbook photos of Rowlesburg High School senior class and faculty.
The mast is erected at Memorial Plaza, which is located directly in front of Oglebay Hall.

2. U.S.S. West Virginia Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
019425
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
The mast is erected at Memorial Plaza, which is located directly in front of Oglebay Hall.
'Donald F. Riedeman, Chairman of the Marion County Heart Committee, is shown on the right present a $2,000 grant to the West Virginia University School of Medicine for research of the genetic aspects of congenital heart disease. Dean Clark K. Sleeth accepts the check for the study.'

3. Granting Funds for Heart Disease Research, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010421
Title:
Granting Funds for Heart Disease Research, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
'Donald F. Riedeman, Chairman of the Marion County Heart Committee, is shown on the right present a $2,000 grant to the West Virginia University School of Medicine for research of the genetic aspects of congenital heart disease. Dean Clark K. Sleeth accepts the check for the study.'

4. Members of the National Youth Science Camp, Pocahontas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015890
Title:
Members of the National Youth Science Camp, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
West Virginia themed books on two shelves.

5. Wise Library West Virginia Heritage Bookshelf, West Virginia University

IDNO:
019710
Title:
Wise Library West Virginia Heritage Bookshelf, West Virginia University
Date:
1963
Description:
West Virginia themed books on two shelves.
'Morgantown fire dept. helps welcome the centennial showboat Rhododendron to town.'

6. Welcoming the Showboat 'Rhododendron' in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
009824
Title:
Welcoming the Showboat 'Rhododendron' in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
'Morgantown fire dept. helps welcome the centennial showboat Rhododendron to town.'

7. Communications Building under Construction, Patteson Drive, West Virginia University

IDNO:
018938
Title:
Communications Building under Construction, Patteson Drive, West Virginia University
Date:
1963

8. Agricultural Sciences Building, West Virginia University

IDNO:
017543
Title:
Agricultural Sciences Building, West Virginia University
Date:
1963
'Montana's representatives, Benjamin Marchello (left) of Billings, and R. L. Erion of Missoula, unfurl the state flag at the National Youth Science Camp deep in the Allegheny Mountains near Bartow, W. Va. The State of West Virginia and the University bring together the two top science-minded students from every state for three weeks of lectures and seminars at the research and professional levels, field trips studying the state's natural wonders, and side trips to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at nearby Green Bank and the state and nation's capitols.'

9. Montana's Representatives at the National Youth Science Camp near Bartow, Pocahontas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015846
Title:
Montana's Representatives at the National Youth Science Camp near Bartow, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
'Montana's representatives, Benjamin Marchello (left) of Billings, and R. L. Erion of Missoula, unfurl the state flag at the National Youth Science Camp deep in the Allegheny Mountains near Bartow, W. Va. The State of West Virginia and the University bring together the two top science-minded students from every state for three weeks of lectures and seminars at the research and professional levels, field trips studying the state's natural wonders, and side trips to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at nearby Green Bank and the state and nation's capitols.'

10. Kingwood High Band, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015997
Title:
Kingwood High Band, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
The '100' on helmet celebrates State's Centennial.

11. WVU Football Action

IDNO:
018286
Title:
WVU Football Action
Date:
1963
Description:
The '100' on helmet celebrates State's Centennial.
A group of men stand outside of Whiteside Clothing Store in Morgantown, W. Va.

12. Whitesides Clothing, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008460
Title:
Whitesides Clothing, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
A group of men stand outside of Whiteside Clothing Store in Morgantown, W. Va.
Left to right- Leftridge, Yost.

13. WVU Football Players Dick Leftridge and Jerry Yost in Action

IDNO:
018304
Title:
WVU Football Players Dick Leftridge and Jerry Yost in Action
Date:
1963
Description:
Left to right- Leftridge, Yost.
Left to right- Pollack, DeBolt, and Charles N. Cochran; Delaware

14. National Youth Science Camp Participants, Pocahontas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015990
Title:
National Youth Science Camp Participants, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Left to right- Pollack, DeBolt, and Charles N. Cochran; Delaware
Firefighters stand on materials at the Glass Plant in Star City, near Morgantown, W. Va. The plant had already been on fire.

15. Star City Glass Plant Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008816
Title:
Star City Glass Plant Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Firefighters stand on materials at the Glass Plant in Star City, near Morgantown, W. Va. The plant had already been on fire.
Man reading some tape. 'For Centennial.'

16. Morgantown Post Employee, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008308
Title:
Morgantown Post Employee, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Man reading some tape. 'For Centennial.'
Delmus F. Meltz, Rt 2 Tunnelton, Recently Enlisted in USMC Centennial Marine Platoon.

17. Meltz, Delmus F. Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015922
Title:
Meltz, Delmus F. Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Delmus F. Meltz, Rt 2 Tunnelton, Recently Enlisted in USMC Centennial Marine Platoon.
Jayne Mansfield, the Grand Marshall of Martinsburg Centennial Parade and her daughter ride in a car driven by Jim Dailey, sign autographs for two young boys.

18. Entertainer Jayne Mansfield in Martinsburg Parade, Berkeley County, W. Va.

IDNO:
007554
Title:
Entertainer Jayne Mansfield in Martinsburg Parade, Berkeley County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Jayne Mansfield, the Grand Marshall of Martinsburg Centennial Parade and her daughter ride in a car driven by Jim Dailey, sign autographs for two young boys.
Crowds gather on the Courthouse Square to see Governor Wally Barron and actor Don Knotts who are standing at the podium.

19. Governor W. W. Barron and Don Knotts at Courthouse Square in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
009837
Title:
Governor W. W. Barron and Don Knotts at Courthouse Square in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Crowds gather on the Courthouse Square to see Governor Wally Barron and actor Don Knotts who are standing at the podium.
Allison Avenue before it was paved.

20. Work on Allison Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
011593
Title:
Work on Allison Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Allison Avenue before it was paved.
'Steve Hedges, Morgan Leather Co., Spruce St.'

21. Framing a Painting, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010349
Title:
Framing a Painting, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
'Steve Hedges, Morgan Leather Co., Spruce St.'
David Frederick Stemple of Aurora, District "J" 1963 Young Farmer.

22. Stemple, David Frederick, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015921
Title:
Stemple, David Frederick, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
David Frederick Stemple of Aurora, District "J" 1963 Young Farmer.
Damage seen caused by a fire at the Star City Glass Plant, near Morgantown, W.Va.

23. Star City Glass Plant Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008813
Title:
Star City Glass Plant Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Damage seen caused by a fire at the Star City Glass Plant, near Morgantown, W.Va.

24. Waiting in Line at the Buckwheat Festival, Kingwood, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015747
Title:
Waiting in Line at the Buckwheat Festival, Kingwood, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Westover Bridge visible beyond platform set up for concert.

25. Preparing for a Wind Symphony Concert on the Banks of Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008096
Title:
Preparing for a Wind Symphony Concert on the Banks of Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Westover Bridge visible beyond platform set up for concert.

26. WVU Football Player Chuck Kinder Boots One

IDNO:
018268
Title:
WVU Football Player Chuck Kinder Boots One
Date:
1963
'Small fry get acquainted with two National Youth Science Campers, Paul Wilkens (left) of Castlewood, S. D. and Gary Shimoda of Honolulu, Hawaii, on the steps of West Virginia's state capitol at Charleston. Wilkens is an All-State basketball player; for Shimoda, this is his first trip to the U. S. Mainland. The camp, which is held deep in the Allegheny Mountains near Bartow, W. Va. for three weeks ending July 17, brings together the two top science-minded students from every state for lectures and seminars at research and professional levels, field trips to study the state's natural wonders, and side trips to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at nearby Green Bank and the state and nation's capitols. The state of West Virginia sponsors the camp.'

27. National Youth Science Camp Participants, Pocahontas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015847
Title:
National Youth Science Camp Participants, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
'Small fry get acquainted with two National Youth Science Campers, Paul Wilkens (left) of Castlewood, S. D. and Gary Shimoda of Honolulu, Hawaii, on the steps of West Virginia's state capitol at Charleston. Wilkens is an All-State basketball player; for Shimoda, this is his first trip to the U. S. Mainland. The camp, which is held deep in the Allegheny Mountains near Bartow, W. Va. for three weeks ending July 17, brings together the two top science-minded students from every state for lectures and seminars at research and professional levels, field trips to study the state's natural wonders, and side trips to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at nearby Green Bank and the state and nation's capitols. The state of West Virginia sponsors the camp.'

28. Lions Club of Kingwood, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015914
Title:
Lions Club of Kingwood, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
1963

29. West Virginia Centennial Exhibit Train, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010041
Title:
West Virginia Centennial Exhibit Train, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Damage seen caused by a fire in the Glass Plant at Star City, near Morgantown, W. Va.

30. Star City Glass Plant Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008814
Title:
Star City Glass Plant Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Damage seen caused by a fire in the Glass Plant at Star City, near Morgantown, W. Va.
Yearbook photos of Aurora High School senior class.

31. Aurora High School Senior Class, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016003
Title:
Aurora High School Senior Class, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Yearbook photos of Aurora High School senior class.
From left to right: Ethel Gaston, Addie Gaston, Mrs. Willa Corder and Annie Fullerton.

32. Gaston, Addie Being Honored for 50 Years of Membership in the Rebekah Lodge, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010823
Title:
Gaston, Addie Being Honored for 50 Years of Membership in the Rebekah Lodge, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
From left to right: Ethel Gaston, Addie Gaston, Mrs. Willa Corder and Annie Fullerton.
Queen Ceres XXII of Tunnelton, Miss Nancy Trickett (on horse), along with the Maids of Honor, Kay Hauser and Connie Graham.

33. Buckwheat Festival Queen Ceres XXII on Horse, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015920
Title:
Buckwheat Festival Queen Ceres XXII on Horse, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Queen Ceres XXII of Tunnelton, Miss Nancy Trickett (on horse), along with the Maids of Honor, Kay Hauser and Connie Graham.

34. Ursiline Sisters, Morgantown, W. Va

IDNO:
010487
Title:
Ursiline Sisters, Morgantown, W. Va
Date:
1963
Smoke fills the interior of the Glass Plant in Star City, near Morgantown, W. Va.

35. Star City Glass Plant Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008812
Title:
Star City Glass Plant Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Smoke fills the interior of the Glass Plant in Star City, near Morgantown, W. Va.
Crowds gather to watch the extinguishing of Glass Plant Fire in Star City near Morgantown, W. Va.

36. Star City Glass Plant Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008756
Title:
Star City Glass Plant Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Crowds gather to watch the extinguishing of Glass Plant Fire in Star City near Morgantown, W. Va.
Portrait of Barbara Standish Smith before going to Cedar Lakes Camp.

37. Daughters of the American Revolution American Heritage Candidate Barbara Standish Smith, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010228
Title:
Daughters of the American Revolution American Heritage Candidate Barbara Standish Smith, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Portrait of Barbara Standish Smith before going to Cedar Lakes Camp.

38. Sheriff Clarence Johnson Speaking at the Buckwheat Festival, Kingwood, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015753
Title:
Sheriff Clarence Johnson Speaking at the Buckwheat Festival, Kingwood, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
1963

39. National Youth Science Camp Participants, Pocahontas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015989
Title:
National Youth Science Camp Participants, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
From left to right: Larry Shreve and Jim Hayhurst.

40. Morgantown High School Graduates, Jim Hayhurst and Larry Shreve, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010390
Title:
Morgantown High School Graduates, Jim Hayhurst and Larry Shreve, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
From left to right: Larry Shreve and Jim Hayhurst.
Two male students, Bill Gainer 'left' and Rick Defere 'right' are playing table tennis at the triad graduation festival. Dave Smith is watching in the background 'far left'.

41. Triad at the Mountainlair, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
011278
Title:
Triad at the Mountainlair, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Two male students, Bill Gainer 'left' and Rick Defere 'right' are playing table tennis at the triad graduation festival. Dave Smith is watching in the background 'far left'.
Damage of the Glass Plant fire in Star City, near Morgantown, W. Va., seen. Men look at the damage of the building.

42. Star City Glass Plant Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008815
Title:
Star City Glass Plant Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Damage of the Glass Plant fire in Star City, near Morgantown, W. Va., seen. Men look at the damage of the building.
Flames seen during the Glass Plant fire in Star City, near Morgantown, W. Va.

43. Star City Glass Plant Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008799
Title:
Star City Glass Plant Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Flames seen during the Glass Plant fire in Star City, near Morgantown, W. Va.

44. Achievement Award Winners (Most Improvement) , Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010365
Title:
Achievement Award Winners (Most Improvement) , Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Men working on the windows and railings on the outside of the Baptist Church on High Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

45. Baptist Church on High Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008515
Title:
Baptist Church on High Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Men working on the windows and railings on the outside of the Baptist Church on High Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
'First Prize, West Virginia Painting, West Virginia Moon by Joe Moss. Made for W. Va. Centennial. West Virginia Centennial Commission, 1608 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston 1, West Virginia.'

46. West Virginia Moon by Joe Moss, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008048
Title:
West Virginia Moon by Joe Moss, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
'First Prize, West Virginia Painting, West Virginia Moon by Joe Moss. Made for W. Va. Centennial. West Virginia Centennial Commission, 1608 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston 1, West Virginia.'
View of members of the University High School Future Farmers of America in Morgantown, W. Va preparing ham, bacon, and eggs for a Federation show. Members include: Arthur Thompson, Dale Fox, Charles Everly, William Brown, and David Ruth.

47. University High Future Farmers of America, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
011755
Title:
University High Future Farmers of America, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
View of members of the University High School Future Farmers of America in Morgantown, W. Va preparing ham, bacon, and eggs for a Federation show. Members include: Arthur Thompson, Dale Fox, Charles Everly, William Brown, and David Ruth.
Pictured left to right; Aimee Smith-Maid of Honor, Joyce Rodenheaver-Queen of May and Barbara Peterson-Maid of Honor.

48. Buckwheat Festival Queen and Court, Kingwood, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015752
Title:
Buckwheat Festival Queen and Court, Kingwood, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Pictured left to right; Aimee Smith-Maid of Honor, Joyce Rodenheaver-Queen of May and Barbara Peterson-Maid of Honor.