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View of the church building and grounds from the street below.

1. First Baptist Church, Hinton, W. Va.

Drawing depicts a group riding past the hotel building in an old-fashioned automobile.

2. Hotel McCreery, Hinton, W. Va.

Colored sketch of the church building. Published by Beckley News Co. of Beckley, W. Va.

3. Central Baptist Church, Hinton, W. Va.

Colored drawing of the building and grounds. Published by I. & M. Ottenheimer of Baltimore, Md.

4. Summers County Court House, Hinton, W. Va.

Colored drawing of the government building. Published by Beckley News Co. of Beckley, W. Va.

5. U. S. Post Office, Hinton, W. Va.

Colored drawing depicting the church building and grounds. Published by Beckley News Co. of Beckley, W. Va.

6. First Methodist Episcopal Church, Hinton, W. Va.

Drawn, colored depiction of the city set beside New River.Postcard postmarked January 22, 1933 was published by Dolin Bros. of Hinton, W. Va. See original for correspondence.

7. Bird's Eye View of Hinton, W. Va.

Horses draped in Red Cross flags pull a cart covered in uniformed persons and decorated seats. The drug store is pictured in the background.

8. American Red Cross Parade Float in front of Rose's Drug Store, Hinton, W. Va.

Addressed to Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Ballengee, the card reads, "This is our seventh anniversary and we wish to thank you for your patronage and your hearty appreciation of our efforts. Your patronage has helped us to grow and has enabled us to put forth greater efforts to satisfy you with the best of drug store goods at all times at the lowest possible price. We take pleasure in serving you and whether your wants be large or small you always receive the utmost courtesy and attention. Remember our store is always at your service in every way and every time. Yours very truly, Rose's Drug Store."Following the message, Shan Rose has personally signed the postcard.

9. Rose'e Drug Store Seventh Anniversary Postcard, Hinton, W. Va.

Colored depiction of the scenic view.Published by I. & M. Ottenheimer of Baltimore, Md.

10. A View of Hinton from Across New River, Hinton, W. Va.

Chief of police McGhee is pictured in an old-fashioned automobile.

11. Chief John McGhee, Hinton, W. Va.

Drawn depiction of parade participants marching down the street while spectators stands on by the sidewalks. Note the bricks on the side of the street, meant for construction of new roads.Published by Laing, Humphries and Co. of Hinton, W. Va.

12. Elks Parade Proceeding Down Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.

Colored depiction of the street view. Department stores line either side of the road.Published by I. Robbins & Son, Pittsburgh, PA.

13. Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.

An unidentified man is caught with his pants unbuttoned.

14. Man Pulling Up Pants After Urinating Off Bridge Outside of Hinton, W. Va.

People are crowded along the balconies and staircase of the building. The atmosphere of the photo suggests an excitement in the air, perhaps in anticipation of a parade.

15. A Large Crowd of People Gather Along the Balconies of a Building, Hinton, W. Va.

The newlyweds are pictured in the wagon that will lead the parade. Subjects unidentified.

16. Newlyweds Participate in Parade, Hinton, W. Va.

A. S. O. students march alongside the wagon of newlyweds. Subjects unidentified.

17. Parade Marchers in Hinton, W. Va.

Three unidentified men put their arms around each others shoulders while posing on the bridge.

18. Men Pose on Bridge Over New River, Hinton, W. Va.

The photograph is titled, "Irish Nut." An unidentified man sits on the railing while holding his hat.

19. Man Sitting on Railing of Bridge, Hinton, W. Va.

The photo is captioned, "3 Crooks."

20. Three Men Posing Beside Railing of Bridge Outside of Hinton, W. Va.

The two decorated vehicles make their way down Temple Street. The float in back advertises Plumley-Hulme Co.

21. Parade Floats Participating in the WWI Victory Parade, Hinton, W. Va.

A young girl looks out from behind the rear of the vehicle while two adults drive it down Temple Street. Subjects unidentified.

22. An Automobile Decorated for the World War I Victory Parade, Hinton, W. Va.

Three unidentified children sit inside the vehicle decorated with streamers and American flags on Temple Street.

23. Children Sit Inside an Automobile Decorated for the WWI Victory Parade, Hinton, W. Va.

The caption on the postcard reads: "The moment of John Henry's victory, seconds before he dies. Performance of "John Henry" by EcoTheatre, the indigenous summer theater company of Summers County young people. Kathy Jackson in the title role.""John Henry" was a successful EcoTheater play that was performed often.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre.  She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!”  While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975.  Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community.  Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion.  With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.

24. Postcard featuring a scene from the play "John Henry" by Maryat Lee in Summers County, W. Va.

The postcard caption reads: "A mid winter pause at The Women's Farm near Hinton.  The great wings of mountains hover in frozen flight above this holler which is the home of EcoTheater and a center for the arts in southern West Virginia."Maryat Lee named her home near Hinton, W. Va. "The Women's Farm." It was her home and the home of EcoTheater until Lee moved to Lewisburg, W. Va. in 1984.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre.  She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!”  While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975.  Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community.  Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion.  With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.

25. Postcard featuring Maryat Lee's The Women's Farm, Hinton, W. Va.

An old automobile decorated with American flags is pictured at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Temple Street.

26. Likely Armistice Parade, Hinton, W. Va.

The Hinton Baking Co. entrance is covered in snow. The sidewalk nearby appears to have been shoveled clear.

27. Baking Shop Surrounded by Snow in Hinton, W. Va.

Buildings and stores line the dirt road where people go about their daily business.

28. Early Scene at Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.