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An unidentified boy lays in the grass beneath a flower bush with a pile of apples. The boy is likely visiting the home of the photographer, James Edwin Green.

1. Pittsburgh Boy Enjoying his Vacation

IDNO:
052477
Title:
Pittsburgh Boy Enjoying his Vacation
Date:
undated
Description:
An unidentified boy lays in the grass beneath a flower bush with a pile of apples. The boy is likely visiting the home of the photographer, James Edwin Green.
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.

2. 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.
An unidentified man belonging to Independent Order of Odd Fellow (IOOF) organization poses in a forest.

3. 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 men pose in their team uniforms. The player to the right is holding a baseball bat.

4. Frank's Run Baseball Players, Center Point, W. Va.

IDNO:
052303
Title:
Frank's Run Baseball Players, Center Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Two young men pose in their team uniforms. The player to the right is holding a baseball bat.
Two unidentified men lean against a tree branch with their lunch pails in between them.

5. Two Men Taking Lunch Break likely in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052299
Title:
Two Men Taking Lunch Break likely in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Two unidentified men lean against a tree branch with their lunch pails in between them.
An unidentified man sits in front of a hanging quilt. The ribbon fastened to his jacket collar indicates he is the 153rd Good Hope Council member for the Junior Order of the United American Mechanics, an American fraternal order. It began as a youth affiliation of the Order of United American Mechanics, but seceded to become its own organization and eventually absorbed its parent order. Originally, it was an Anti-Catholic, Nativist group, but eventually abandoned this position and became a general fraternal benefit society open to people regardless of creed, race or sex.

6. Junior Order of the United American Mechanics Good Hope Council Member No. 153, Good Hope, W. Va.

IDNO:
052292
Title:
Junior Order of the United American Mechanics Good Hope Council Member No. 153, Good Hope, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
An unidentified man sits in front of a hanging quilt. The ribbon fastened to his jacket collar indicates he is the 153rd Good Hope Council member for the Junior Order of the United American Mechanics, an American fraternal order. It began as a youth affiliation of the Order of United American Mechanics, but seceded to become its own organization and eventually absorbed its parent order. Originally, it was an Anti-Catholic, Nativist group, but eventually abandoned this position and became a general fraternal benefit society open to people regardless of creed, race or sex.
The flooded town is shown with mountains in the background and the "P.R.R. Railroad tracks in foreground."

7. Flood Scene, Johnstown, PA.

IDNO:
050365
Title:
Flood Scene, Johnstown, PA.
Date:
ca. 1890-1920
Description:
The flooded town is shown with mountains in the background and the "P.R.R. Railroad tracks in foreground."
A man uses a boat to travel around the flooded town.

8. Flood Scene, Johnstown, PA.

IDNO:
050364
Title:
Flood Scene, Johnstown, PA.
Date:
ca. 1890-1920
Description:
A man uses a boat to travel around the flooded town.
Early twentieth century students walking away from Woodburn Hall likely between classes at West Virginia University.

9. People in Front of Woodburn Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
050361
Title:
People in Front of Woodburn Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
1890-1920
Description:
Early twentieth century students walking away from Woodburn Hall likely between classes at West Virginia University.
An unidentified man poses in front of a haystack, which is surrounded by a wooden fence.

10. Farmer Beside a Haystack in Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050325
Title:
Farmer Beside a Haystack in Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
An unidentified man poses in front of a haystack, which is surrounded by a wooden fence.
An unidentified boy is pictured riding a mule just outside his family's home.

11. Boy on a Mule Outside a Farm in Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050323
Title:
Boy on a Mule Outside a Farm in Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
An unidentified boy is pictured riding a mule just outside his family's home.
"Iron Bridge Up M & K Railroad." Men and women stand on a bridge over a creek.

12. "Iron Bridge" for M & K Railroad Line

IDNO:
050288
Title:
"Iron Bridge" for M & K Railroad Line
Date:
ca. 1890-1920
Description:
"Iron Bridge Up M & K Railroad." Men and women stand on a bridge over a creek.