Search Results
IDNO:
031779
Title:
Civilian Conservation Corps Boys in Camp Preston, Kingwood, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
CCC 105. Unidentified young men, members of the C.C.C., pose for a group photo.
IDNO:
051166
Title:
Evansville Methodist Church, Evansville, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1850 and is located off of West Virginia Route 50.
IDNO:
051167
Title:
Independence Baptist Church, Independence, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was founded in 1838.
IDNO:
051169
Title:
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Howesville, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was formally dedicated in 1852 though it had been used a decade prior. The church is located a little over three miles south of Kingwood, W. Va.
IDNO:
051171
Title:
Lenox Memorial Church, Portland District, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was originally established as the German Reform and Lutheran Church in 1832 before later changing its name. It is one of the oldest churches in the county.
IDNO:
051591
Title:
Portrait of Harold H. Miller of Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Miller (b. 11/24/1911-d. 11/8/2006) was the son of Henry C. and Marguarite E. Miller. He was a life-long school teacher at Terra Alta High School. He served in both World War II and the Korean War.
IDNO:
051594
Title:
Portrait of E. Ruth Miller Parrack, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Miller was the daughter of Henry E. and "Maggie" Margarite E. Miller. Her siblings were E. Paul Miller, Harold H. Miller, and Marie Miller Davis. The family was from the towns of Kingwood and Tunnelton, W. Va.--both located in Preston County, W. Va. Miller was born in 1908 and attended West Virginia University, where she joined a sorority, identified in the photo as Gamma Phi Beta.
IDNO:
051596
Title:
High School Portrait of Sarah Lou DeWitt, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Photo of DeWitt during her years at Terra Alta High School.
IDNO:
051660
Title:
Terra Alta High School Student Portrait, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
An unidentified high school student poses for a school photo.
IDNO:
051662
Title:
Terra Alta High School Student Portrait, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
An unidentified female student poses for her school photo.
IDNO:
051675
Title:
Students Outside of Terra Alta High School, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Three unidentified students pose on the lawn with the high school building in the background.
IDNO:
051859
Title:
Dorothy Knott and B. Ann Morlan, Newberg, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Knott, left, and Morlan, right, sit on the hood of a car outside of a home in Newburg.
IDNO:
051899
Title:
Old Poulson Mill, York's Run, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The mill is located about 10 miles from Route 50.
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.
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."
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.
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."
IDNO:
053678
Title:
Cheat River Canyon on Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Near Rowlesburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated
IDNO:
051853
Title:
Mrs. McMillan, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
Photo of Ralph McMillan's mother beside a small garden.
IDNO:
051653
Title:
Two Boys Hunting Rabbits, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Terra Alta High School students Paul Cooper Jr. and "Weed" Arthur Sisler pose together with the rabbits they successfully hunetd.
IDNO:
051652
Title:
Boys on a Hunt, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Terra Alta High School students Paul Cooper, Richard Fraley, Clifford Lambert, and "Weed" Arthur Sisler pose together during a hunting trip.
IDNO:
051654
Title:
Portrait of Shirley Everly, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Terra Alta High School student Shirley Everly poses for her school photo.
IDNO:
051656
Title:
Portrait of Janet Nicklow, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Terra Alta High School student Janet Nicklow poses for her school photo.
IDNO:
051655
Title:
Portrait of Helen Forman, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Terra Alta High School student and class president Helen Forman poses for her school photo.
IDNO:
051657
Title:
Portrait of David Metheny, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Terra Alta High School student David Metheny poses for his school photo.
IDNO:
051659
Title:
Portrait of Frank Lambert, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Terra Alta High School student and class treasurer Frank Lambert poses for his school photo.
IDNO:
051658
Title:
Portrait of Charles Feather, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Terra Alta High School student Charles Feather poses for his school photo.
IDNO:
051601
Title:
Paul Cooper during Freshman Week, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Cooper pictured during his freshman year at Terra Alta High School.
IDNO:
051661
Title:
Portrait of Norma Jean Mitchell, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Terra Alta High School student Norma Jean Mitchell poses for her school photo.
IDNO:
051663
Title:
Terra Alta High School Band Member Sue Kirk, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Kirk is pictured in the Terra Alta High School Marching Band uniform outside of the high school building.
IDNO:
051664
Title:
Portrait of Jim Messenger, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Terra Alta High School student and football player Jim Messenger poses for his school photo.
IDNO:
051665
Title:
Portrait of James Parons, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Terra Alta High School student and senior class president James "Jimmy" Parsons poses for his school photo.
IDNO:
051666
Title:
Terra Alta High School Band Member, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
An unidentified student dressed in the marching band uniform poses outside of the high school building.
IDNO:
051669
Title:
Terra Alta High School Marching Band Members, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Josephine Davis, center, poses with two unidentified classmates outside the high school building.
IDNO:
051667
Title:
Terra Alta High School Students before Homecoming Dance, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Four unidentified girls pose together for a group photo.
IDNO:
051668
Title:
Sue Kirk in Homecoming Dress, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Kirk poses for a photo before the Terra Alta High School homecoming dance.
IDNO:
051670
Title:
Terra Alta High School Student Josephine Davis, Terra Atla, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Davis is pictured sitting on top of a wooden fence.
IDNO:
051672
Title:
Terra Alta High School Student, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
An unidentified female student stands outside of a building.
IDNO:
051671
Title:
Two Girls Playing Leap Frog, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Terra Alta High School students Josephine Kisner (bottom) and Josephine Davis (top) pal around.
IDNO:
051673
Title:
Terra Alta High School Student, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
An unidentified female student poses on a lawn.
IDNO:
051674
Title:
Terra Alta High School Students, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Josephine Kisner, center, laughs with her two unidentified classmates.
IDNO:
005261
Title:
Volleyball Court for Use of Community Children, Arthurdale, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Children play volley ball on dirt court. Information on the back of the photograph, 'Album 359 FSA- Arthurdale W. Va. A print from the FDR Library collection. This print is furnished for your file and must not be reproduced without the owners permission.'
IDNO:
050373
Title:
Jim, Bill, Bob, and Juanita Sirk
Date:
ca. 1938
Description:
Jim, Bill, Bob and Juanita Sirk, the children of Bernie and Pauline Sirk of Preston County, West Virginia.
IDNO:
050571
Title:
Entrance to Coopers Rock State Forest, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930-1940
Description:
An early image of the entrance to Cooper's Rock State Forest before gates or other structures were built. During the Great Depression the Civilian Conservation Corps built a number of structures for the State Forest.
IDNO:
020199
Title:
Moonlight View, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1926-1936
IDNO:
051977
Title:
Patient at Hopemont Sanitarium, Hopemont, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1926-1930
Description:
A woman reclines in a bed at Hopemont Sanitarium. A light fixture is visible, attached to the head of the bed. Another light fixture is seen plugged into the wall with several photos and items hung on the cord.
IDNO:
051589
Title:
Portrait of C. Paul Miller, Tunnelton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1915
IDNO:
050760
Title:
Pile Skidway at Horseshoe Run, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
IDNO:
051848
Title:
Class Photo, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1920
Description:
A group of school children, one being a McMillan family member, are gathered for a class photo.
IDNO:
051847
Title:
Baby Ralph McMillan, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1920
Description:
Portrait of baby McMillan.
IDNO:
051849
Title:
McMillan Family in Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1920
Description:
The McMillan family gathers for a family photo.
IDNO:
051851
Title:
Service Stores Corp. Meat Market, Masontown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1920
Description:
A man and a boy lean against the counter while two employees stand behind separate counters.
IDNO:
016129
Title:
Family in Their Model T Ford, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
IDNO:
051588
Title:
C. Paul Miller and Friends Taking Swim in Cheat River near Tunnelton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1907
Description:
Miller, marked on the photo with an "x", swims with his friends in the river.
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.
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.
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.
IDNO:
052311
Title:
Victorian Home in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Street view of a Victorian style home.
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.
IDNO:
052315
Title:
Winter Scene at Cheat River, Albright, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A frozen waterfall on Cheat River.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
IDNO:
052360
Title:
Group Portrait, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Two men and two women pose for a portrait.
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.
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.
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.
IDNO:
047107
Title:
Aerial View of Hopemont Sanitarium, Hopemont, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
047172
Title:
Young Man Sits in Horse and Buggy Next to Home Monumental Works Barn, Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Unidentified young man with a cigar in his mouth holds the reins while parked next to a shop which carves headstones and cemetery monuments.
IDNO:
047784
Title:
Two Girls on Graffiti Covered Rock, Coopers Rock State Forest, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Location is probably at the main overlook of Coopers Rock State Forest. Many names, initials, and phrases are written on the rock including "Camp Smooch".
IDNO:
048055
Title:
Horse Team Pulling Early Mechanized Piece of Farming Equipment, Preston Co., W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Barn in background is plastered in Sun Brothers Circus posters advertising a show in Kingwood, West Virginia on June 14.
IDNO:
038104
Title:
George Bird Evans and David Hall, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
1987/07/29
Description:
George Bird Evans holding his "Purdey", standing with his bearded friend, David Hall.
