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First Place Display of 'Keys to Better Living' at the State Fair.

1. Kanawha County Display at State Fair in Lewisburg, W. Va.

"Kanawha County--Authorized, 1788 and organized, 1789, from Montgomery and Greenbrier.  Named for Kanawha River bearing name of Indian tribe.  Salt making brought early settlers into this valley and from it grew vast modern chemical plants."

2. Kanawha County Historic Marker on U. S. Route 119 in West Virginia

Building collapsed after the local power company dug a trench to bury their lines too close to the building.

3. Collapsed Capitol Restaurant, Charleston, W. Va.

4. Special Convention W. Va. State Federation of Labor, Charleston, W. Va.

Building located at 514 Lee Street Charleston, across from the Fruth grade school.

5. Man Drinks Outside of Military Portrait Co. Building, Designated Polling Place, Kanawha Co., W. Va.

Building located at 514 Lee Street Charleston, across from the Fruth grade school.

6. Group of Men Hanging Around Military Portrait Co. Building, Designated Polling Place, Trying to Influence Voters, Kanawha Co., W. Va.

7. Election Official Signaling Vote Buyer, Kanawha Co., W. Va.

8. Election Official Outside Cussing Observer, Kanawha Co., W. Va.

Building located at 514 Lee Street Charleston, across from the Fruth grade school.

9. Election Official Looking Out Window of Military Portrait Co. Building, Designated Polling Place, Kanawha Co., W. Va.

10. Group of Men Attempting to Buy Votes, Kanawha Co., W. Va.

Ruth Smith Norris (left) and Eula Mae Garten (right) pose in Christmas sweaters. The Ruffner Hotel and the Union Building can be seen in the background.

11. Two Women on South Side Bridge, Charleston, W. Va.

View of factories taken from the bridge. Nitro, W. Va. was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.

12. View of Nitro, W. Va.

View from the bridge showing railroad tracks. Nitro was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.

13. View in Nitro, W. Va.

View of Nitro from the hill behind the school.

14. View From a Hill of Nitro, W. Va.

Unidentified group of people pose for photo in their masquerade costumes in the town of Nitro, W. Va..

15. Group in Costume for a Masquerade, Nitro, W. Va.

View of the factories and railroad in Nitro, W. Va. Nitro was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.

16. Factories and Railroad, Nitro, W. Va.

Unidentified boys and men march in a parade down the street in Nitro, with factories in the background. Nitro was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.

17. Parade in Nitro, W. Va.

Unidentified people play instruments at camp in Nitro, W. Va.Nitro was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.

18. "Orchestra" at the Camp in Nitro, W. Va.

View of the town and factories in Nitro. Nitro was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.

19. View of Nitro, W. Va.

View of homes and factories in Nitro, a town created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort. The gunpowder factories are visible in the distance.

20. View of Nitro, W. Va.

West, who is holding the ball, attended Chelyan Junior High before attending East Bank High School.

21. Portrait of Jerry West with Middle School Basketball Team, Chelyan, W. Va.

West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

22. Jerry West Playing for the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

West, who is mid-air and ready to shoot the ball, played for East Bank High School as the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1954–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

23. Jerry West Shoots during High School Basketball Game

West played as the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

24. Jerry West Poses in his East Bank High School Team Uniform, East Bank, W. Va.

West is pictured at 7 years old, likely when he was living in Chelyan, W. Va.

25. Portrait of a Young Jerry West, W. Va.

Jerry West is Number 12 in the front row, second from the right. He played as the team's starting small forward.

26. Chelyan Junior High Basketball Team Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.

Jerry West, pictured holding the trophy, is outside of East Bank High School after leading his team to championship victory. West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

27. East Bank High Basketball Team after Winning State Championship Game, East Bank, W. va.

West, right, is pictured with East Bank coach Roy Williams, who is stressing defense techniques. West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

28. Jerry West with High School Basketball Coach Roy Williams, East Bank, W. Va.

Jerry West, pictured on the left holding a trophy, is outside of East Bank High School after leading his team to championship victory. West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

29. East Bank High School Basketball Team after State Championship Game, East Bank, W. Va.

Jerry West, No. 42, is pictured with his high school basketball team and Coach Roy Williams.West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West also led his team to victory at the West Virginia State High School Basketball Championship in 1956, a first for the team.

30. The East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Chrest was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

31. Jack Chrest of East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Fischer was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

32. Ronnie Fischer of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Akers was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

33. Roy Akers of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Pauley was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

34. Jack Pauley of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Basham was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

35. Gifford Basham of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Leonord Greer, left, and Robert Buckley, right, are pictured during a drill at practice. The boys were teammates of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 basketball team secured the first ever state championship title for the high school.

36. East Bank High School Basketball Players at Practice, East Bank, W. Va.

Front row, from left to right: Jerry West, Robert Green, Jim Dolen, Rodney Buckley, and Jack Ellis.Second row, from left to right: Jack Landers, Larry Moore, Robert Buckley, Ronald Fisher, and Joe Chrest.Third row, from left to right: Coach Roy E. Williams, Lincoln Lincous, Garry Stover, and team manager Bill Molner.West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

37. East Bank High School Basketball Team Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.

A portrait of the team, coached by Roy E. Williams. Jerry West is pictured in the center holding the trophy. The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

38. East Bank High School Championship Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Jerry West, East Bank High School's small starting forward, helped secure the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

39. A Crowd Welcomes Back the State Champion High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Coach Roy E. Williams stands behind a microphone to address the crowd. Jerry West led the East Bank High School basketball team to secure its first ever state championship title.West was the team's small starting forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

40. Crowd Greets the East Bank High School Basketball Champions, East Bank, W. Va.

West is pictured throwing a basketball through the basket nonchalantly. He was East Bank High School's small starting forward.West was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season

41. Portrait of Jerry West, East Bank, W. Va.

West poses with his fourth grade teacher, Wilhelmina Johnson, during the ceremony to rename the high school's gym the "Jerry West Gymnasium."

42. Jerry West During a Ceremony to Rename East Bank High School's Gym After Him, East Bank, W. Va.

West played as East Bank High School's small starting forward. He led his team to secure its first ever state championship title.He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

43. Jerry West Holds the Basketball State Championship Trophy, East Bank, W. Va.

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.

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

David was brother to basketball star Jerry West. He died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.

45. David West in his East Bank High School Letter Sweater, East Bank, W. Va.

West played as the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.He would go on to play for West Virginia University from 1956-1960, and then for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1960-1974.

46. Portrait of Jerry West in His East Bank High School Basketball Uniform, East Bank, W. Va.

West lead the East Bank High School basketball team to secure it's first ever state championship title as the team's starting small forward.  He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.He went on to play for West Virginia University from 1956-1960 and then for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1960-1974.

47. Jerry West Holding the State Basketball Championship Trophy, East Bank, W. Va.

Coach Roy Williams is in the back row.  Jerry West is wearing jersey number 12 and is  seated in the front row.

48. East Bank High School Basketball Team, Kanawha County, W. Va.

Jerry West attended East Bank High School before moving on to West Virginia University, where he continued his basketball career.West led his team to its first ever state championship title as the starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager. West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938 and rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.

49. Jerry West's High School Basketball Team Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.

A crowd celebrates the victory in front of the East Bank High School building. Jerry West is pictured in a striped shirt, standing beside a boy holding the trophy on the left of the photograph.West led the East Bank High School basketball team to its first ever West Virginia state championship title. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.

50. A Crowd Celebrating East Bank High School Basketball Team's Championship Win, East Bank, W. Va.