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1. Cheat River Canyon on Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Near Rowlesburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053678
Title:
Cheat River Canyon on Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Near Rowlesburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Text on back reads, "Caption 'Actual photograph, hand painted with finest (?) oils' on original frame."

2. Covered Bridge Over Cheat River, Route 50, W. Va.

IDNO:
053418
Title:
Covered Bridge Over Cheat River, Route 50, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Text on back reads, "Caption 'Actual photograph, hand painted with finest (?) oils' on original frame."
Two men pose in a boat in front of a covered bridge on the Cheat River.

3. Cheat River Covered Bridge, Camp Dawson, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
053308
Title:
Cheat River Covered Bridge, Camp Dawson, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Two men pose in a boat in front of a covered bridge on the Cheat River.
Text on the front and back reads, "This was an undershot water powered mill. The dam was located near the E. H. Simpson property. The mill was owned by William Matlick at the time it burned. The mill was located at Marquess, W. Va. The small part on the right built between 1825-1830."

4. The William Marquess Mill, Marquess, W. Va.

IDNO:
053297
Title:
The William Marquess Mill, Marquess, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Text on the front and back reads, "This was an undershot water powered mill. The dam was located near the E. H. Simpson property. The mill was owned by William Matlick at the time it burned. The mill was located at Marquess, W. Va. The small part on the right built between 1825-1830."
Five people pose in front of a large barn-like structure in rural Preston County, W. Va.

5. 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.
A man looks affectionately at the woman standing as he holds her hand and appears to ask for her hand in marriage.

6. 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.
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.

7. 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.
Ruea May Gribble (b. 02/09/1884; d. 04/25/1911) lays in an open casket.

8. 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.
An African-American man sits with his legs crossed on a chair in a home garden. Subject unidentified.

9. 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.
Two men and two women pose for a portrait.

10. 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.
The woman dressed in black appears to be spying on the man and woman sitting beneath a bush.

11. 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.
A young, unidentified girl leans against a piano as she reads a book.

12. 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 on the right is holding a Pentecostal Hymnal Book. Subjects unidentified.

13. 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 girl poses with her dolls outside in the snow.

14. 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.
Four small children lead three horses out of the large, wooden stable.

15. 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.
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.

16. 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.
A child holds on to a glass baby bottle while posing for a picture.

17. Two Children and Lamb, likely Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052351
Title:
Two Children and Lamb, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A child holds on to a glass baby bottle while posing for a picture.
A table is set with fine china and and prepared dishes for a large meal.

18. Dinner Table in Valley Point Home, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052350
Title:
Dinner Table in Valley Point Home, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A table is set with fine china and and prepared dishes for a large meal.
An unidentified man belonging to Independent Order of Odd Fellow (IOOF) organization poses in a forest.

19. Member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Valley Point, W. Va.

IDNO:
052349
Title:
Member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
An unidentified man belonging to Independent Order of Odd Fellow (IOOF) organization poses in a forest.
Two young girls sit on a porch swing accompanied with their dolls.

20. Two Girls with Dolls on Porch, likely Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052348
Title:
Two Girls with Dolls on Porch, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Two young girls sit on a porch swing accompanied with their dolls.
A multi-generational family poses in front of a picket fence. Subjects unidentified.

21. Family Portrait, likely Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052347
Title:
Family Portrait, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A multi-generational family poses in front of a picket fence. Subjects unidentified.
A young man and a boy pose with their hunting rifles. Beside them are two dogs.

22. Two Boys with Hunting Dogs, likely Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052346
Title:
Two Boys with Hunting Dogs, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A young man and a boy pose with their hunting rifles. Beside them are two dogs.
A man, his wife, their three children and family pet relax on the lawn outside of their home.

23. Family Lounging on Lawn, likely Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052345
Title:
Family Lounging on Lawn, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A man, his wife, their three children and family pet relax on the lawn outside of their home.
Two girl twins in identical outfits pose with their pet dog.

24. Twins and Dog, Valley Point, W. Va.

IDNO:
052344
Title:
Twins and Dog, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Two girl twins in identical outfits pose with their pet dog.
Two unidentified children pose together as they hold up small American flags, perhaps in celebration of Independence Day. The flags appear to have 45 stars, indicating that this photo was taken between 1896 and 1907.

25. Children Holding American Flags, likely Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052343
Title:
Children Holding American Flags, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Two unidentified children pose together as they hold up small American flags, perhaps in celebration of Independence Day. The flags appear to have 45 stars, indicating that this photo was taken between 1896 and 1907.
An unidentified infant is pictured sitting inside of a rocking horse. Beside the child is a doll.

26. Baby in Rocking Horse, likely Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052342
Title:
Baby in Rocking Horse, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
An unidentified infant is pictured sitting inside of a rocking horse. Beside the child is a doll.
An unidentified man holds onto what appears to be a liquor bottle as he sits in a horse-drawn carriage.

27. Man Drinking While Driving Horse-Drawn Vehicle, Valley Point, W. Va.

IDNO:
052341
Title:
Man Drinking While Driving Horse-Drawn Vehicle, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
An unidentified man holds onto what appears to be a liquor bottle as he sits in a horse-drawn carriage.
A man and his wife sit in what it possibly the cellar of their newly built home.

28. Couple, likely in Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052340
Title:
Couple, likely in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A man and his wife sit in what it possibly the cellar of their newly built home.
An unidentified boy pushes a young girl in a wheelchair across a lawn.

29. Boy Pushing Girl in Wheelchair, likely Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052323
Title:
Boy Pushing Girl in Wheelchair, likely Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
An unidentified boy pushes a young girl in a wheelchair across a lawn.
Two unidentified girls lean back in a lawn chair. A hammock is visible to the right.

30. Two Girls Relaxing on a Lawn Chair, Valley Point, W. Va.

IDNO:
052322
Title:
Two Girls Relaxing on a Lawn Chair, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Two unidentified girls lean back in a lawn chair. A hammock is visible to the right.
Portrait of an unidentified woman. She is wearing a necklace with a large pendant.

31. Unidentified Woman, likely in Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052321
Title:
Unidentified Woman, likely in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Portrait of an unidentified woman. She is wearing a necklace with a large pendant.
A man sits on the porch of the home in the forefront. The second house is under construction.

32. Residences in Valley Point, W. Va.

IDNO:
052320
Title:
Residences in Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A man sits on the porch of the home in the forefront. The second house is under construction.
An unidentified woman is dressed in a fur coat and muff. She is standing on a rug with cats imprinted on it.

33. Woman Dressed for Winter, likely in Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052319
Title:
Woman Dressed for Winter, likely in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
An unidentified woman is dressed in a fur coat and muff. She is standing on a rug with cats imprinted on it.
Three young girls are pictured, one holding a parasol and one holding a kitten.

34. Children of Valley Point, W. Va.

IDNO:
052318
Title:
Children of Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Three young girls are pictured, one holding a parasol and one holding a kitten.
Four men stand and seven men sit outside of a building. A spigot with a communal drinking cup is pictured on the left.

35. Group of Men Gathered Outside Unidentified Building, Valley Point, W. Va.

IDNO:
052317
Title:
Group of Men Gathered Outside Unidentified Building, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Four men stand and seven men sit outside of a building. A spigot with a communal drinking cup is pictured on the left.
A man and a woman sit in the carriage while a horse pulls it across a field.

36. People Travelling by Horse-Drawn Carriage, Valley Point, W. Va.

IDNO:
052316
Title:
People Travelling by Horse-Drawn Carriage, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A man and a woman sit in the carriage while a horse pulls it across a field.
A frozen waterfall on Cheat River.

37. Winter Scene at Cheat River, Albright, W. Va.

IDNO:
052315
Title:
Winter Scene at Cheat River, Albright, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A frozen waterfall on Cheat River.
Family members and a pet dog sit outside of the home.

38. Unidentified Family likely in Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052314
Title:
Unidentified Family likely in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Family members and a pet dog sit outside of the home.
Members of the church and clergy pose outside of the church building which is located in Preston County, W. Va.

39. Beech Run Methodist Episcopal Church near Albright, W. Va.

IDNO:
052313
Title:
Beech Run Methodist Episcopal Church near Albright, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Members of the church and clergy pose outside of the church building which is located in Preston County, W. Va.
Street view of a Victorian style home.

40. Victorian Home in Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052311
Title:
Victorian Home in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Street view of a Victorian style home.
C. C. Graham and family are pictured on the home's porch. C. C. Graham is likely Cyrus C. Graham, born about 1862 in West Virginia.

41. C. C. Graham Residence, likely in Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052310
Title:
C. C. Graham Residence, likely in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
C. C. Graham and family are pictured on the home's porch. C. C. Graham is likely Cyrus C. Graham, born about 1862 in West Virginia.
Two unidentified women sit with their pet dog on a lawn.

42. Two Women and Dog Outside Home, likely in Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052309
Title:
Two Women and Dog Outside Home, likely in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Two unidentified women sit with their pet dog on a lawn.
Two unidentified women riding sidesaddle along a dirt road.

43. Two Women Riding Sidesaddle, likely in Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052308
Title:
Two Women Riding Sidesaddle, likely in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Two unidentified women riding sidesaddle along a dirt road.
Two people observe the damage around them.

44. Aftermath of Flood on West Virginia Route 72, Rowlesburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
052257
Title:
Aftermath of Flood on West Virginia Route 72, Rowlesburg, W. Va.
Date:
1985/11
Description:
Two people observe the damage around them.
The two boys are holding billiard sticks and are leaning against the pool table.

45. Terry Hall and Frankie Wolfe at Newburg Teen Center, Newburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
052255
Title:
Terry Hall and Frankie Wolfe at Newburg Teen Center, Newburg, W. Va.
Date:
1982/02
Description:
The two boys are holding billiard sticks and are leaning against the pool table.
A young boy and girl stand beside their Valentine's Day art.

46. Terra Alta Elementary School Artists, Terra Alta, W. Va.

IDNO:
052254
Title:
Terra Alta Elementary School Artists, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
1981/02
Description:
A young boy and girl stand beside their Valentine's Day art.
Mrs. Calvert dumps water into pails. She was living without running water.

47. Jessie Fern Mayfield Calvert, Rodamer, W. Va.

IDNO:
052253
Title:
Jessie Fern Mayfield Calvert, Rodamer, W. Va.
Date:
1976/11
Description:
Mrs. Calvert dumps water into pails. She was living without running water.
Albright is pictured sitting on a porch's rocking bench.

48. Stella Elliott, Albright, W. Va.

IDNO:
052252
Title:
Stella Elliott, Albright, W. Va.
Date:
1976/06
Description:
Albright is pictured sitting on a porch's rocking bench.