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Large trainline of coal cars. New River Co., Mt. Hope, W.Va., Summerlee Mine. Summerlee, W.Va. 'C.H. Sprague + Son, 10 Post Office Square, Boston, Mass.'

1. Loaded Cars at the Summerlee Coal Tipple

IDNO:
004558
Title:
Loaded Cars at the Summerlee Coal Tipple
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
Large trainline of coal cars. New River Co., Mt. Hope, W.Va., Summerlee Mine. Summerlee, W.Va. 'C.H. Sprague + Son, 10 Post Office Square, Boston, Mass.'
Postcard of the Hotel Washington, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. 'Hotel Washington in Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W.Va., is fully equipped with elevator service. Located on the square at the main entrance to the famous Health Mineral Springs. Washington visited here in 1748. Lord Fairfax gave the famous springs to the public. Berkeley Springs was Established as a town in 1776. Virginia treated her sick soldiers here. Dr. C.W. Chancellor called it a 'health-giving luxury fit for the Gods.' Generals Washington, Buchanan, Gates and many others bought lots here. Berkeley Springs is an historical place.'

2. Hotel Washington, Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W. Va.

IDNO:
005337
Title:
Hotel Washington, Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
Postcard of the Hotel Washington, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. 'Hotel Washington in Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W.Va., is fully equipped with elevator service. Located on the square at the main entrance to the famous Health Mineral Springs. Washington visited here in 1748. Lord Fairfax gave the famous springs to the public. Berkeley Springs was Established as a town in 1776. Virginia treated her sick soldiers here. Dr. C.W. Chancellor called it a 'health-giving luxury fit for the Gods.' Generals Washington, Buchanan, Gates and many others bought lots here. Berkeley Springs is an historical place.'
"Valley View Dairy and Poultry Farm' in the background.

3. Road Work, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
011332
Title:
Road Work, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
"Valley View Dairy and Poultry Farm' in the background.
'Air View of the City of Martinsburg and hosiery manufacturing plant of Interwoven Hosiery Company, the largest in the world. In the eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.'

4. Hosiery Manufacturing Plant, Martinsburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
013865
Title:
Hosiery Manufacturing Plant, Martinsburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
'Air View of the City of Martinsburg and hosiery manufacturing plant of Interwoven Hosiery Company, the largest in the world. In the eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.'
'Although best known as the principal raw mineral in the manufacturing of glass, Silica sand finds wide use in many other important industries. During the war it was listed as a critical material being used in the manufature of aircraft enginces, steel castings, armor plate, silicate of soda, electrical porcelain, refactories, and many other important was materials. Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corporation's operation in Morgan County is the largest glass deposit in the world.'

5. Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corporation's Operation in Morgan County, W. Va.

IDNO:
013868
Title:
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corporation's Operation in Morgan County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
'Although best known as the principal raw mineral in the manufacturing of glass, Silica sand finds wide use in many other important industries. During the war it was listed as a critical material being used in the manufature of aircraft enginces, steel castings, armor plate, silicate of soda, electrical porcelain, refactories, and many other important was materials. Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corporation's operation in Morgan County is the largest glass deposit in the world.'

6. Chitwood or Science Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
018791
Title:
Chitwood or Science Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1951
'John A. Gibson, Jr. Department of Chemistry, WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.'

7. Chitwood or Science Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
018793
Title:
Chitwood or Science Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
'John A. Gibson, Jr. Department of Chemistry, WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.'
'Points to look for in good canned food.'

8. 4-H Home Makers Judging Canned Food, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
026704
Title:
4-H Home Makers Judging Canned Food, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
'Points to look for in good canned food.'

9. 4-H Canned Vegetables and Fruits Exhibit, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
026705
Title:
4-H Canned Vegetables and Fruits Exhibit, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951

10. 4-H Homemaker Works on Food Preservation Project in Her New Kitchen, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
026706
Title:
4-H Homemaker Works on Food Preservation Project in Her New Kitchen, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951

11. 4-H Home Makers Judging Rolls Following Yeast Breads Demonstration, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
026707
Title:
4-H Home Makers Judging Rolls Following Yeast Breads Demonstration, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951

12. Group Portrait at West Virginia Federation of Labor Gathering

IDNO:
030110
Title:
Group Portrait at West Virginia Federation of Labor Gathering
Date:
ca. 1951

13. Member of West Virginia Federation of Labor Speaking

IDNO:
030111
Title:
Member of West Virginia Federation of Labor Speaking
Date:
ca. 1951

14. Members of West Virginia Federation of Labor

IDNO:
030112
Title:
Members of West Virginia Federation of Labor
Date:
ca. 1951

15. Frank W. Snyder, Typographical Union 146 (1939-1941)

IDNO:
030122
Title:
Frank W. Snyder, Typographical Union 146 (1939-1941)
Date:
ca. 1951
The store was opened in 1950 by Don and Von Yoak on Mill Street in Grantsville.

16. Grantsville Appliance Company, Calhoun County, W. Va.

IDNO:
040568
Title:
Grantsville Appliance Company, Calhoun County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
The store was opened in 1950 by Don and Von Yoak on Mill Street in Grantsville.
See original for correspondence. Published by Huntington News Agency. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

17. St. Mary's Hospital; Huntington, W. Va.

IDNO:
041960
Title:
St. Mary's Hospital; Huntington, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
See original for correspondence. Published by Huntington News Agency. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on postcard reads; "John Marshall (1755-1835) - Revolutionary Captain, Member of Congress 1799, Secretary of State 1800, Chief Justice - Supreme Court 1801-1835. Marshall College named for Chief Justice in 1837. The oldest college located in West Virginia's largest city." See original for correspondence. Published by Huntington News Agency. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

18. Aerial View of Marshall College; Huntington, W. Va.

IDNO:
041970
Title:
Aerial View of Marshall College; Huntington, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
Caption on postcard reads; "John Marshall (1755-1835) - Revolutionary Captain, Member of Congress 1799, Secretary of State 1800, Chief Justice - Supreme Court 1801-1835. Marshall College named for Chief Justice in 1837. The oldest college located in West Virginia's largest city." See original for correspondence. Published by Huntington News Agency. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
See original for correspondence. Published by Smith's Drug Store. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

19. Airplane Landing Field; Alderson, W. Va.

IDNO:
043302
Title:
Airplane Landing Field; Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
See original for correspondence. Published by Smith's Drug Store. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

20. North View of New State Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
044515
Title:
North View of New State Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
See original for correspondence. Published by Genuine Curteich. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

21. Scene in Babcock State Park, on Route U.S. 60, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
044801
Title:
Scene in Babcock State Park, on Route U.S. 60, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
See original for correspondence. Published by Genuine Curteich. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Postcard reads, "General Sheridan occupied this home during one of the famous Winchester campaigns and from it began his famous ride to the Battle of Cedar Creek, 'twenty miles away'". Published by Marken & Bielfied Inc. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--Non-WV.)

22. Sheridan's Headquarters, Winchester, Va.

IDNO:
044875
Title:
Sheridan's Headquarters, Winchester, Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
Postcard reads, "General Sheridan occupied this home during one of the famous Winchester campaigns and from it began his famous ride to the Battle of Cedar Creek, 'twenty miles away'". Published by Marken & Bielfied Inc. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--Non-WV.)

23. Morgantown Rotary Club at Morgantown Lock and Dam

IDNO:
046524
Title:
Morgantown Rotary Club at Morgantown Lock and Dam
Date:
ca. 1951

24. Morgantown Rotary Club at Morgantown Lock and Dam

IDNO:
046525
Title:
Morgantown Rotary Club at Morgantown Lock and Dam
Date:
ca. 1951
Looking at the home located on Ballengee Street.

25. Barnette Residence, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047459
Title:
Barnette Residence, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
Looking at the home located on Ballengee Street.
Cars parked along the street in front of residences. The automobile in the center sports a sign reading "Ambulance" on its dashboard. To the far right, a sign for Barnett Funeral Home is pictured partially.

26. Ballengee Street, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047460
Title:
Ballengee Street, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
Cars parked along the street in front of residences. The automobile in the center sports a sign reading "Ambulance" on its dashboard. To the far right, a sign for Barnett Funeral Home is pictured partially.
Sgt. David West was basketball star Jerry West's older brother. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.

27. Portrait of Sergeant David L. West of Chelyan, W. Va.

IDNO:
050536
Title:
Portrait of Sergeant David L. West of Chelyan, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
Sgt. David West was basketball star Jerry West's older brother. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.
David was an older brother of basketball star Jerry West. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.

28. Sergeant David West in His Army Uniform

IDNO:
050539
Title:
Sergeant David West in His Army Uniform
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
David was an older brother of basketball star Jerry West. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.
Miller Murrell, probably on left, and Danny Gardner hold a Kool-Aid stand outside the Murrell home at 309 Ballengee Street, Hinton, W. Va.

29. Miller Murrell and Danny Gardner

IDNO:
051633
Title:
Miller Murrell and Danny Gardner
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
Miller Murrell, probably on left, and Danny Gardner hold a Kool-Aid stand outside the Murrell home at 309 Ballengee Street, Hinton, W. Va.

30. Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
053692
Title:
Parsons, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951

31. At YMCA Camp Horseshoe, Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:
053853
Title:
At YMCA Camp Horseshoe, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951