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Bridget, an African-American Extension Service worker, displays shelves of canned Faraday food.

1. Faraday Food Canned by Bridget

Candid group portrait of African-American Extension workers at the Filbert Achievement Day Exhibit and Luncheon. Many women are sitting at a large table with dresses hanging on the walls behind them.

2. Filbert Achievement Day Exhibit and Luncheon

Group portrait of female African-American Extension workers holding a flag in front of a building.

3. U.N. Flag Work Meeting at Keystone

Caption on back reads, 'This section of Cranberry shows fine houses and fine coal.'

4. Miners' Houses and Train Cars Filled with Coal at Cranberry, W. Va.

5. Steamboat Coal City Passes Coal Barges on an Unidentified River

6. Coal Filled Mine Cars, Winding Gulf Collieries, Raleigh County, W. Va.

Cranberry Mine tipple and surrounding buildings.

7. Cranberry Tipple

Summerlee tipple and surrounding buildings.

8. Coal Tipple at Summerlee, W. Va.

Aerial view of a portion of Beckley, Smokeless Coal Capital courtesy Harry E. Anderson; 'Copyrighted 1955, All Rights Reserved by Harlow Warren, 320 North Kanawha St., Beckley, W. Va.'

9. Aerial View of a Portion of Beckley, W. Va.

A person is walking on the sidewalk of Jackson and Monroe Street in Fairmont, West Virginia during the big snow storm of 1950.

10. Snow Covered Intersection of Jackson and Monroe Streets, Fairmont, W. Va.

Tables set up at a the Four Corners Restaurant in Grafton. 'Approved by Duncan Hines July 14, 1950. Breakfast - Cantalope with Black Rasberrys, Country Ham, Eggs A La King, Toast, Jelly, Beverage.'

11. Interior of the Four Corners Restaurant, Grafton, W. Va.

12. Cashier Inside a Grocery Store in Morgantown, W. Va.

'Front seat: John Solomon. Back Seat, left to right: John Sanders, Johnny Muffly and Jules Singelton.'

13. Labor Day Parade, Morgantown, W. Va.

Young boy with a rifle poses next to the marker.  The marker, located at 305 Dewey Street, Morgantown, reads: 'This tablet marks the site of Fort Kerns erected at the beginning of Dunmore's War, 1774. Placed by the Elizabeth Ludington Hagans Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, 1927.

14. Historic Marker for the Site of Fort Kerns 1774, Morgantown, W. Va.

15. Rooftop View of Morgantown, W. Va.

Group portrait of band members with their instruments.

16. University High School Band, Morgantown, W. Va.

Construction workers are working at the corner of High and Spruce Streets in Morgantown, West Virginia. 'Lower left: John Mollennex, West Virginia University student from Elkins. The Post Office is in the background.'

17. Corner of High and Spruce Streets, Morgantown, W. Va.

View of poeple gathered at Audra State Park swimming. 'Photo by conservation commission of West Virginia.'

18. Swimmers at Audra State Park, Barbour County, W. Va.

Men working on a new building at Camp Carver.

19. Construction Work at Camp Carver, Fayette County, W. Va.

20. Traffic on W. Va. 2 at Cox Landing, Cabell County, W. Va.

21. Electrometallurgical Plant at Alloy on U. S. 21-60, Fayette County, W. Va.

View of cars driving on Clintonville Hill on U. S. Route 60 in Greenbrier County, W. va

22. Clintonville Hill, U. S. Route 60, Greenbrier County, W. Va.

Colonel D. T. Moore 84 years old, Monday's LRotClub mtg... 24 years a Rotarian and 100% attendence.

23. Colonel D. T. Moore at His 84th Birthday Celebration, Greenbrier Military School, Greenbrier County, W. Va.

24. Traffic on McCorkle Avenue, U.S. 119, Charleston, W. Va.

25. Traffic on Kanawha Boulevard, Alternate Route U.S. 21-60, Charleston, W. Va.

26. U Drive In at Night, Welch, W. Va.

27. Coney Island Esso Service Station, McDowell County, W. Va.

28. U Drive In Employees, Welch, W. Va.

29. Street Scene by Railroad Tracks in Welch, McDowell County, W. Va.

30. Street Scene in Welch, McDowell County, W. Va.

31. Interior of Bowl-Wick Bowling Alley on Johnstown Road, Raleigh County, W. Va.

32. King Tut's Drive-Inn, Raleigh County, W. Va.

33. Directors of First National Bank, Hinton, Summers County, W. Va.

Aerial view of North Main Street at Webster Springs.

34. North Main Street, Webster Springs, W. Va.

View of the Elk River Valley near Webster Springs.

35. Elk River Valley, Webster Springs, W. Va.

36. Barton Church Congregation, Webster County, W. Va.

Photo by Conservation Commission of West Virginia.

37. Young Couple Enjoying the View from the Overlook at Cooper's Rock State Park, Monongalia County, W. Va.

38. Firetrucks of Clinton District Volunteer Fire Department, Monongalia County, W. Va.

39. Truck Crossing Bridge Over 13 Mile Creek on U.S. 35 at Leon, Mason County, W. Va.

View of Grumbein Island, and left to right: Cafeteria, Health Center, Reynolds Hall, Tower of Administration building, Law School, President's home, Experiment Station.

40. University Avenue, West Virginia University

Professor and Head of Entomology and Entomologist at Experiment Station, 1911-1950.

41. Leonard Marion Peairs, West Virginia University

'First black WVU graduate in Woodburn Hall newsroom.'

42. Jack Hodge, West Virginia University

A student with a headphone sitting at a broadcast board reads an article in his hand.

43. Student Broadcasting the News, West Virginia University

Two WVU faculty members sit at a desk while one on the left Joseph Gluck holds a microphone.

44. Joseph Gluck on the Air, West Virginia University

Dave Harmer is on the left and an unidentified freshman is on the right.

45. Freshman Receives His Beanie, West Virginia University

'Engine terminal, round house, coaling station, water thanks, machine shops, turntable and office building ca. 1950.  The Guyan river runs between the shops and W. Va. Highway 10.  This picture was produced just before the diesel came online with the C&O.  All the shops are visible except the lower end where the pittracks existed.'

46. Bird's Eye View of Railroad Yard at Peach Creek, Logan County, W. Va.

Image from the collection of the Chesapeake and Ohio Historical Society. 'CSPR-2372; Right 3/4 view of H-6, 2-6-6-2 Mallet #1485 at Handley, W. Va.; K-4 #2700 in background.'

47. Mallet No. 1485 at Handley, W. Va.

Image from the collection of the Chesapeake and Ohio Historical Society. 'CSPR-5158, right 3/4 view of K-4 #2700 at Handley, W. Va. engine terminal.'

48. Locomotive No. 2700 at Handley Engine Terminal

'Engine terminal, roundhouse, coaling station, water tanks, machine shops, turntable and office building.  The Guyan river runs between the shops and W. Va. highway 10.  This picture was produced just before the diesel came online with the C.& O. all the shops were visible except the lower end where the pitt tracks existed.'

49. Bird's Eye View of Peach Creek, Logan County, W. Va.

Image from the collection of the Chesapeake and Ohio Historical Society. 'CSPR-2371; Broadside (right side) of C&O H-6 Mallet #1485 at Handley, W. Va. ca. 1950.'

50. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad H-6 Mallet Locomotive No. 1485 at Handley, W. Va.

51. Edden and Betty Hammons with Grandson Larry Triplett

Edden and Betty with grandson (Emma's Boy) Larry William Triplett.

52. Edden and Betty Hammons with Grandson Larry Triplett

'Log barn in right background was built by Jesse Ellison sometime prior to 1835.

53. A. D. Ellison Sr. Plowing the Garden, Hans Creek, W. Va.

54. Girl Scout Troop 35 on the Westover Firetruck

55. Richard's Restaurant, Morgantown, W. Va.

Original returned to donor.

56. Herman and Babette Schneider, Helvetia, W. Va.

Writing team of George Bird Evans and Kay Evans collaborate on a new mystery novel, to be published under the pen name, "Brandon Bird".

57. Husband & Wife Novelists, George Bird Evans & Kay Evans

Marie Henry, wife of Frank Henry, is standing on the porch. The house is located on the corner of Third and E Streets.

58. Residence of Frank and Marie Henry, 147 Third Avenue, South Charleston, W. Va.

The post office was located along a railroad track. The bridge in the background of the photograph crosses the New River near the mouth of Glade Creek.

59. Glade Post Office, Raleigh County, W. Va.

Caption on postcard reads: "This splendid hotel, located in the heart of Martinsburg, West Virginia, the gateway to the Shenandoah Valley, is directly on U.S. 11. It is a modern fireproof hotel and favorably known to all who have enjoyed its courtesies and hospitality." Published by Marken & Bielfeld. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

60. The Shenandoah Hotel; Martinsburg, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

61. Big Snow Storm; Fairmont, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

62. Y.M.C.A., Camp Horseshoe, Tucker County, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

63. Boyhood Home of Stonewall Jackson, Jackson's Mill, W. Va.

Published by Photo Crafters Incorporated. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

64. View of Copper's Rock, Cooper's Rock State Forest, Near Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Caption on back of postcard reads: "Cooper's Rock State Forest Park abounds in natural beauties. Entering through a rustic gateway, the visitor is delighted with the profusion of brilliant rhododendrons, the miles of shady trails which invite exploration, the picturesque picnic tables, the hospitable shelters with open fireplaces, together with other facilities planned for their enjoyment. The Park is named after the huge rock which was at one time the refuge of a cooper fleeing from justice." Published by Photo Crafters Incorporated. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

65. Gateway to Cooper's Rock State Forest, Near Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.

66. Center Street Under Water During Flood, Weston, W. Va.

67. Barger Springs, W. Va.

Unidentified subjects pose for a group photo behind the bleachers.

68. Hinton High School Baseball Team

Pictured from left to right, Billy Joe Farley, Mrs. Dewey Farley Lester, Irene Farley Dobbins, Mrs. Farley (first name not provided), Mr. Farley (first name not provided), unidentified, Mrs. Orb Farley, Orb Farley, and Grandma Farley.

69. Farley Family, Avis, W. Va.

Coach "Buck" Porterfield's basketball team posing in the school gymnasium.

70. Hinton High School Boys Basketball Team, Hinton, W. Va.

From left to right: Zina, Earl and son Bernard B. Angell pose in front of the station located at the mouth of Beech Run.

71. Angell's Service Station, Hinton, W. Va.

Selling Keystone Gas, Earl & Minnie Angell pose in front of the store located at the mouth of Beech Run.

72. Angell's Service Station, Hinton, W. Va.

Photo of the exterior of the store located at the mouth of Beech Run.

73. Ball Motor Sales, Hinton, W. Va.

74. Bluestone Dam Construction Site near Hinton, W. Va.

View of the construction from mid-level. Unidentified workers can be seen in the distance.

75. Bluestone Dam Construction Site near Hinton, W. Va.

76. Bluestone Dam Under Construction, Hinton, W. Va.

Aerial view of the dam under construction.

77. Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

Unidentified men walk along the construction site.

78. Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

From left to right, Orval Charles, the engineer in charge, Henry Auhl, Robert A. Thompson, the assistant engineer, and unidentified pose by the construction site.

79. Engineers of the Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

A group of men crowd inside the dam's construction site. Subjects unidentified.

80. Bluestone Dam Construction, Hinton, W. Va.

Men stand by parked cars by the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad. Subjects unidentified.

81. Fairbank Scales, Hinton, W. Va.

Dewey Deeds pictured with his children and his mother.

82. Deeds Family, Avis, W. Va.

View from across the lot. Two workers pose in front of the shop.

83. Esso Station, Hinton, W. Va.

The family poses on the front porch.

84. Hinton Family Home, Avis, W. Va.

Photo taken north from Foss Bridge near Bellepoint. The cabin served as a telegraph office.

85. MX Cabin in Avis Yard, Hinton, W. Va.

An automobile drives toward the concrete bridge that crosses the mouth of the Greenbrier River and the Railroad bridge that transported material for the Bluestone Dam construction.

86. Bellepoint, W. Va.

View from Zion Mountain overlooking the rivers.

87. Bellepoint, W. Va.

View overlooking the town and the river.

88. Bellepoint, W. Va.

View of the home from across the streets in the Bellepoint section of town.

89. 112 Greenbrier Drive, Hinton, W. Va.

Helms pictured at 112 Greenbrier Drive in the Bellepoint section of town.

90. Helen Helms, Hinton, W. Va.

View from across the river near Hinton, W. Va.

91. Bellepoint, W. Va.

View of the bridge entrance near Hinton, W. Va.

92. Mouth of Greenbrier River Bridge, Bellepoint, W. Va.

The photographer feeds a fox through a fence at his home located near Hinton, W. Va.

93. Robert R. Keller In Front of His Home in Bellepoint, W. Va.

Stores beside the street sit at the old sight of the Foss Bridge entrance near Hinton, W. Va.

94. Bellepoint, W. Va.

A group of workers paving Route 3 in front of the photographer's home between New Bridge and Foss Bridge near Hinton, W. Va.

95. Paving Greenbrier Drive in Bellepoint, W. Va.

View of the home from across the street. Located near Hinton, W. Va.

96. Keller Home, Bellepoint, W. Va.