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The First Catholic Slovak Union of America. Took place in Hotel Cleveland on September 3rd through the 8th.

1. First Catholic Slovak Union of America, Silver Jubilee Convention

Rafer Johnson won the gold medal in the 1960 Olympics decathlon. He was also the United States team's flag bearer at the opening ceremony in Rome during the summer of 1960.

2. Rafer Johnson and Rene Henry

The caption reads: "This scene shows rescuers at work at the mouth of No. 8 mine: broken and twisted machinery shown in foreground to the right."

3. Aftermath of Explosion at Monongah Mine No. 8, Monongah, W. Va.

4. View of Collins Colliery Co., Glen Jean, W. Va.

5. At YMCA Camp Horseshoe, Tucker County, W. Va.

6. Depot, Belington, W. Va.

7. Chesapeake and Ohio Depot, Charleston, W. Va.

8. Kanawha and Michigan Station, Charleston, W. Va.

9. Baltimore and Ohio Depot, Hundred, W. Va.

10. Baltimore and Ohio Depot, Clarksburg, W. Va.

11. Western Maryland Depot, Elkins, W. Va.

12. Western Maryland Depot, Elkins, W. Va.

This depot was located on the Western Maryland Railroad.

13. Depot, Elkins, W. Va.

14. Western Maryland Depot, Elkins, W. Va.

15. Virginian Depot, Princeton, W. Va.

The postcard names M. A. Long as the architect of the building, which today houses the West Virginia Northern Community College.

16. New Baltimore and Ohio Depot, Wheeling, W. Va.

17. Western Maryland Station, Thomas, W. Va.

18. Cumberland Valley Railroad Depot, Martinsburg, W. Va.

19. Chesapeake and Ohio Station, Montgomery, W. Va.

20. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot, New Martinsville, W. Va.

21. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station, Parkersburg, W. Va.

22. Cumberland Valley Railroad Station, Martinsburg, W. Va.

This line was part of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

23. Main Line Depot, Parkersburg, W. Va.

24. Baltimore and Ohio Depot, Mannington, W. Va.

Text on the back reads, "The Collins P. Huntington Monument. Erected Oct. 22, 1924, in memory of Collins P. Huntington, the founder of the cities of Huntington, W. Va. and Newport News, Va. He was born Oct. 22, 1821 at Harwington, Conn. Through his efforts in 1862, the Central Pacific Railroad Company was formed to construct a telegraph and railroad line from the Pacific Coast to Ogden, Utah, to connect with the Union Pacific Railroad. The completion of this project placed him in the foremost ranks of American empire builders. He was president of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company from 1869 to 1887. Died Aug. 13, 1900."

25. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Station and C. P. Huntington Monument, Huntington, W. Va.

26. Western Maryland Railroad Depot, Parsons, W. Va.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad passed through Shepherdstown.

27. New Depot, Shepherdstown, W. Va.

Willard Hotel and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station in Grafton, W. Va. are located on East Main Street. The station was built in 1911 and the hotel in 1913.

28. Willard Hotel and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station, Grafton, W. Va.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station in Grafton, W. Va. was built in 1911 and is located on East Main Street.

29. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station, Grafton, W. Va.

30. Western Maryland Railroad Station, Hendricks, W. Va.

"Smoke Holes" refers to the Smoke Hole Canyon, a 20 mile gorge carved by the South Branch Potomac River in the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area.

31. Eagle Rock in the Smoke Holes, Pendleton Co., W. Va.

"Smoke Holes" refers to the Smoke Hole Canyon, a 20 mile gorge carved by the South Branch Potomac River in Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area.

32. Eagle Rock in the Smoke Holes, Pendleton Co., W. Va.

"Smoke Holes" refers to the Smoke Hole Canyon, a 20 miles gorge carved by the South Branch Potomac River in the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area.

33. Eagle Rock, Smoke Holes, Pendleton Co., W. Va.

"Smoke Holes" refers to Smoke Hole Canyon, a gorge carved by the South Branch Potomac River in the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area.

34. Deer Rock and Breakers near Hermit Island, Smoke Holes, W. Va.

"Smoke Holes" refers to the Smoke Hole Canyon, a 20 mile gorge carved by the South Branch Potomac River in the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area.

35. Rock Brokers, Smoke Holes, Pendleton Co., W. Va.

"Smoke Holes" refers to Smoke Hole Canyon, a 20 mile gorge carved by the South Branch Potomac River in the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area.

36. Double Rock in Big Gap, Smoke Holes, near Upper Tract, W. Va.

Wildcat Rock is located on Routes 4 and 28.

37. Wildcat Rock at Smoke Hole Cavern, near Petersburg, W. Va.

38. Seneca Rocks, Pendleton Co., W. Va.

39. Seneca Rocks, Pendleton Co., W. Va.

Text reads, "Seneca Rocks, Pendleton Co., W. Va. 900 ft. high"

40. Seneca Rocks, Pendleton Co., W. Va.

41. Seneca Rocks Seen From Route 5, W. Va.

42. Seneca Rocks, Pendleton Co., W. Va.

Elevation 2500 ft.

43. Seneca Rocks, Pendleton Co., W. Va.

44. Seneca Rocks Seen From W. Va. Route 28

45. Seneca Rocks, W. Va.

Text reads, "Looking across the Potomac River to Routes 4 and 28 at the foot of Hyres Rocks, Cabins, W. Va."

46. Hyres Rocks, Cabins, W. Va.

47. Hopeville Rock, near Petersburg, W. Va.

48. Picture Rocks, near Petersburg, W. Va.

Eagle Rocks is located 1/4 mile from Petersburg, W. Va., on Route 28.

49. Eagle Rocks, near Petersburg, W. Va.

50. Wildcat Rock, W. Va.

51. Hanging Rocks, near Cabins, W. Va.

Green Knob altitude is 4710 ft.

52. Green Knob seen from Route 5, Harman - Onego, W. Va.

The caption reads, "Route 5, Harman - Onego, 9% grade 3 miles from 1800 - 3300 alt."

53. Route 5 between Harman and Onego, W. Va.

54. Big Curve between Harman and Onego, W. Va.

55. U. S. 33 Between Mouth of Seneca and Harman, W. Va.

Greenland Gap in the middle distance.

56. Horseshoe Curve on Scherr Mountain, Grant County, W. Va.

57. U. S. 220 near Petersburg, W. Va.

58. Maysville Gap, near Petersburg, W. Va.

59. Allegheny Mountains, W. Va.

The caption reads, "Mike's Gap and the Devil's Saddle. From the front mt. of the Alleghenies. Elv. 2725 ft. This mt. is 5 miles long. Ascend 1600 ft. This is New Creek Mt."

60. Mike's Gap and the Devil's Saddle, Allegheny Mountains, W. Va.

The caption reads, "A view looking east from the front Mt. of the Alleghenies. U. S. 50. 8 miles west of New Creek, W. Va."

61. Allegheny Mountains, Near New Creek, W. Va.

62. North Fork of South Branch Potomac River, Seen From Wildcat Hill, W. Va.

Text on the back reads, "Here the South Branch of the Potomac flows through the Trough. It can best be seen only by boat and is about 2 miles long, just off U. S. 220 in Hardy and Hampshire County, W. Va."

63. The Trough, South Branch Potomac River, W. Va.

Text on the back reads, "The first weekend of April each year there is white water racing over a 14 mile course, starting in Mouth of Seneca, W. Va., and ending near Petersburg, W. Va."

64. White Water Canoe Racing, North Fork South Branch Potomac River, W. Va.

Text on the back reads, "First week-end of April each year is white water racing on the North Fork. Here is the start of the 14 mile course beginning at the Mouth of Seneca and ending at the Smoke Hole in Grant County, W. Va."

65. White Water Racing, North Fork South Branch Potomac River, W. Va.

Text on the back reads, "Scenes at White Water Weekend, Petersburg, W. Va. The South Branch of the Potomac offers exciting white water for canoeist and kayakist. Taking one of the rapids in 14 mile course of the race."

66. White Water Weekend, Petersburg, W. Va.

A view of the North Fork South Branch Potomac River at the spot Seneca Creek empties into it at the base of Seneca Rocks. In the foreground a man sits in a canoe.

67. Scene on the North Fork, Petersburg, W. Va.

68. North Fork Potomac River, Grant County, W. Va.

69. Smiths Falls, near Petersburg, W. Va.

70. In the West Virginia Hills, Buckhannon, W. Va.

A view of the Potomac River from Capon Mountain, 5 miles north of Berkeley Springs, W. Va. On the left of the river is West Virginia, and on the right is Maryland.

71. America's Ideal View, near Berkeley Springs, W. Va.

72. View of Hawk's Nest and New River Canyon, Hawk's Nest State Park, W. Va.

Text on back reads, "Park Tourist Home - on Routes 4-28-42 and U. S. 220. Modern rooms, hot water heat, reasonable rates and free garage. Member 'Mountain States' tourist homes. Also cabins."

73. Park Tourist Home, Petersburg, W. Va.

Text on the back reads, "The Hermitage Hotel, Route 220, Petersburg, W. Va. In the beautiful South Branch Valley."

74. The Hermitage Hotel, Petersburg, W. Va.

75. The Hermitage Hotel, Petersburg, W. Va.

76. The Hermitage Hotel, Petersburg, W. Va.

77. Court House, Petersburg, W. Va.

78. At the Fish Hatchery, Petersburg, W. Va.

79. Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, W. Va.

80. Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, W. Va.

Text on back reads, "Ty's Motel, Route 4 and 28, 2 miles west of Petersburg. Forest Alkire, owner. Overlooking scenic valley."

81. Ty's Motel, Petersburg, W. Va.

Text on back reads, "Ty's Motel, Route 4 and 28, 2 miles west of Petersburg. Forest Alkire, owner. Overlooking scenic valley."

82. Ty's Motel, Petersburg, W. Va.

83. Picnic in the Horse and Buggy Days, Petersburg Gap, W. Va.

Today this line is owned by the West Virginia State Rail Authority, which runs a tourist train,  the Potomac Eagles Scenic Railroad, on the line.

84. First Train to Petersburg on the Hampshire Southern Railroad, Petersburg, W. Va.

The saw mill was built in 1805.

85. Water Powered Saw Mill, Masonville Road, Petersburg, W. Va.

86. Water Powered Flour Mill on Masonville Road, Petersburg, W. Va.

87. Petersburg, W. Va.

88. Petersburg, W. Va.

89. Petersburg, W. Va.

90. Bridge Over Loonis Creek, Near Petersburg, W. Va.

91. Bird's Eye View of Petersburg, W. Va.

The Civil War fort, Fort Mulligan, sits on top a hill and looks over the South Branch Potomac River.

92. Petersburg From Civil War Fort, Petersburg, W. Va.

This view of Petersburg's Main Street features the Alpine Theater, which is no longer open, and a sign advertising Amoco American Gas.

93. Main Street, Petersburg, W. Va.

94. Administration Building, St. John's Academy, Petersburg, W. Va.

95. The Hermitage Hotel Lobby, Petersburg, W. Va.

The Riverside Tannery was damaged by fire on January 24, 1906.

96. Riverside Tannery, Petersburg, W. Va.