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The organization, one of the oldest fraternal societies in America, was established in 1847 as the Junior Sons of America. In 1868, the organization was renamed the Patriotic Order Sons of America. Members are all native-born or naturalized American male citizens, 16 years and older, wishing to create brotherhood.

133. Members of Patriotic Order Sons of America, Albright, W. Va.

IDNO:
052352
Title:
Members of Patriotic Order Sons of America, Albright, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
The organization, one of the oldest fraternal societies in America, was established in 1847 as the Junior Sons of America. In 1868, the organization was renamed the Patriotic Order Sons of America. Members are all native-born or naturalized American male citizens, 16 years and older, wishing to create brotherhood.
Four small children lead three horses out of the large, wooden stable.

134. Children at Horse Stable, likely Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052353
Title:
Children at Horse Stable, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Four small children lead three horses out of the large, wooden stable.
A young girl poses with her dolls outside in the snow.

135. Girl with Dolls, likely Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052354
Title:
Girl with Dolls, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A young girl poses with her dolls outside in the snow.
The woman on the right is holding a Pentecostal Hymnal Book. Subjects unidentified.

136. Man and Women, likely Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052355
Title:
Man and Women, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
The woman on the right is holding a Pentecostal Hymnal Book. Subjects unidentified.
A young, unidentified girl leans against a piano as she reads a book.

137. Girl Reading Book, likely Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052356
Title:
Girl Reading Book, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A young, unidentified girl leans against a piano as she reads a book.
The woman dressed in black appears to be spying on the man and woman sitting beneath a bush.

138. Young Men and Women Outdoors, likely Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052358
Title:
Young Men and Women Outdoors, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
The woman dressed in black appears to be spying on the man and woman sitting beneath a bush.
Two men and two women pose for a portrait.

139. Group Portrait, Valley Point, W. Va.

IDNO:
052360
Title:
Group Portrait, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Two men and two women pose for a portrait.
An African-American man sits with his legs crossed on a chair in a home garden. Subject unidentified.

140. Man in Garden, Valley Point, W. Va.

IDNO:
052361
Title:
Man in Garden, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
An African-American man sits with his legs crossed on a chair in a home garden. Subject unidentified.
Ruea May Gribble (b. 02/09/1884; d. 04/25/1911) lays in an open casket.

141. Ruea May Gribble Funeral, Bruceton Mills, W. Va.

IDNO:
052364
Title:
Ruea May Gribble Funeral, Bruceton Mills, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Ruea May Gribble (b. 02/09/1884; d. 04/25/1911) lays in an open casket.
A decorated Christmas tree stands in the corner of the house with presents sorted beneath it. The home likely belongs to Orvis Zacheus "Oz" Gibson, a brother of the photographer, Scott Gibson.

142. Christmas at O. Z. Gibson Residence, Valley Point, W. Va.

IDNO:
052365
Title:
Christmas at O. Z. Gibson Residence, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A decorated Christmas tree stands in the corner of the house with presents sorted beneath it. The home likely belongs to Orvis Zacheus "Oz" Gibson, a brother of the photographer, Scott Gibson.
A man looks affectionately at the woman standing as he holds her hand and appears to ask for her hand in marriage.

143. Man Kneeling Next to Woman, likely Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052367
Title:
Man Kneeling Next to Woman, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A man looks affectionately at the woman standing as he holds her hand and appears to ask for her hand in marriage.
Five people pose in front of a large barn-like structure in rural Preston County, W. Va.

144. Painters' Mill, near Amboy, W. Va.

IDNO:
053294
Title:
Painters' Mill, near Amboy, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Five people pose in front of a large barn-like structure in rural Preston County, W. Va.