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From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 71, vol. 1. On back of portrait: "Nana Shumate (Mulford) in center. Tele operator Bell Phone." Harlow Warren, copyright 1955.

1777. Portrait of Nan Shumate Mulford and Two Women, Beckley, W. Va.

IDNO:
036380
Title:
Portrait of Nan Shumate Mulford and Two Women, Beckley, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 71, vol. 1. On back of portrait: "Nana Shumate (Mulford) in center. Tele operator Bell Phone." Harlow Warren, copyright 1955.
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren.

1778. Men Laying Brick Street, Raleigh County, W. Va.

IDNO:
036381
Title:
Men Laying Brick Street, Raleigh County, W. Va.
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren.
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren.

1779. Portrait of Two Men, Raleigh County, W. Va.

IDNO:
036382
Title:
Portrait of Two Men, Raleigh County, W. Va.
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren.
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 493, vol. 2. Names are from left to right.

1780. Portrait of Ash Williams, Clyde McDowell and Leroy Phipps of Beckley, W. Va.

IDNO:
036383
Title:
Portrait of Ash Williams, Clyde McDowell and Leroy Phipps of Beckley, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 493, vol. 2. Names are from left to right.
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren. On back of portrait: "Beckley's First Boy Scouts Earl L. Sampson, Welch, W. Va." See records 036352; 036364; 036372; 036373.

1781. Portrait of Beckley's First Boy Scouts, Beckley, W. Va.

IDNO:
036384
Title:
Portrait of Beckley's First Boy Scouts, Beckley, W. Va.
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren. On back of portrait: "Beckley's First Boy Scouts Earl L. Sampson, Welch, W. Va." See records 036352; 036364; 036372; 036373.
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 363, vol. 2. In book: See p. 363 for complete list of men and their roles in the community. On back of photograph: "John S. Hull in middle with beard."

1782. Portrait of Community Leaders of Beckley, W. Va.

IDNO:
036385
Title:
Portrait of Community Leaders of Beckley, W. Va.
Date:
1899
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 363, vol. 2. In book: See p. 363 for complete list of men and their roles in the community. On back of photograph: "John S. Hull in middle with beard."
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 357, vol. 2. In book: See p. 357 for complete list of congregation members' names. "The Christian Church Congregation at Crow, W. Va. The scene is on the steps of the old Crow (or Wright Hotel" (p. 357).

1783. Portrait of the Christian Church Congregation at Crow, W. Va.

IDNO:
036386
Title:
Portrait of the Christian Church Congregation at Crow, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1896
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 357, vol. 2. In book: See p. 357 for complete list of congregation members' names. "The Christian Church Congregation at Crow, W. Va. The scene is on the steps of the old Crow (or Wright Hotel" (p. 357).
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 224, vol. 1. In book: "This picture (1891), left: Lewis Williams father of Mrs. Ida S. O'Dell and Mrs. Maggie May Fink, both still living in Beckley, and I. C. (Uncle Ike) Prince" (p. 224). On back of portrait: "Lewis Williams- Grandfather of Gov. Clarence. I. C. Prince- W. Meadows and Howard Prince Meadows."

1784. Portrait of Lewis Williams and I. C. Prince of Beckley, W. Va.

IDNO:
036387
Title:
Portrait of Lewis Williams and I. C. Prince of Beckley, W. Va.
Date:
1891/01
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 224, vol. 1. In book: "This picture (1891), left: Lewis Williams father of Mrs. Ida S. O'Dell and Mrs. Maggie May Fink, both still living in Beckley, and I. C. (Uncle Ike) Prince" (p. 224). On back of portrait: "Lewis Williams- Grandfather of Gov. Clarence. I. C. Prince- W. Meadows and Howard Prince Meadows."
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 753, vol. 3. In book: "Left to right: Miss Pearl McCreery, daughter of our venerable Senator John W, McCreery, Flynn Hull, and his mother Mrs. John (Annie Prince) Hull and father John S. Hull, who happened to be a first cousin of his wife; and a rugged individualist who has so far been unidentified" (p. 753). For more information on the Hull Hotel and to see another view of the Parlor interior see p. 356, vol. 2.

1785. Portrait of Distinguished Beckleyans in Parlor of Hull Hotel, Beckley W. Va.

IDNO:
036388
Title:
Portrait of Distinguished Beckleyans in Parlor of Hull Hotel, Beckley W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1895
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 753, vol. 3. In book: "Left to right: Miss Pearl McCreery, daughter of our venerable Senator John W, McCreery, Flynn Hull, and his mother Mrs. John (Annie Prince) Hull and father John S. Hull, who happened to be a first cousin of his wife; and a rugged individualist who has so far been unidentified" (p. 753). For more information on the Hull Hotel and to see another view of the Parlor interior see p. 356, vol. 2.
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 15, vol. 1. In book: See p. 14, 15 for complete list of names. Harlow Warren, copyright 1955.

1786. Group Portrait on the Steps of Hull Hotel at Beckley, W. Va.

IDNO:
036389
Title:
Group Portrait on the Steps of Hull Hotel at Beckley, W. Va.
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 15, vol. 1. In book: See p. 14, 15 for complete list of names. Harlow Warren, copyright 1955.
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren.

1787. Group Portrait in Front of House, Raleigh County, W. Va.

IDNO:
036390
Title:
Group Portrait in Front of House, Raleigh County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren.
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 77, vol. 1. In book: "This is purported to be the first organized Boy Scout troop in Raleigh County; there was a No. 1 at East Raleigh, but it surrendered its charter and joined the above. It was sponsored by Raleigh Mining Institute; its prime mover was Col. Ernest Chilson and Scout Master, R. B. Holmes, of 308 Temple Street, Beckley. Mr. Holmes led the troop for ten years. The cabin was handsomely built by R. M. I. on the hill back of the coal company store, and still exists-unused and deteriorating!" (p. 77). Back of portrait: "Boy Scouts and cabin. Col. Chilson sponsor, prime mover and inspiration, Raleigh Troop No. 2; combine of 1 and 2. R. B. Holmes Scout Master ten years, sponsored by Raleigh Mining Institute. Back of new store. R. B. Holmes, electrical engineer." Harlow Warren, copyright 1955.

1788. Portrait of First Organized Boy Scouts Troop of Raleigh County, W. Va.

IDNO:
036391
Title:
Portrait of First Organized Boy Scouts Troop of Raleigh County, W. Va.
Date:
1916
Description:
From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 77, vol. 1. In book: "This is purported to be the first organized Boy Scout troop in Raleigh County; there was a No. 1 at East Raleigh, but it surrendered its charter and joined the above. It was sponsored by Raleigh Mining Institute; its prime mover was Col. Ernest Chilson and Scout Master, R. B. Holmes, of 308 Temple Street, Beckley. Mr. Holmes led the troop for ten years. The cabin was handsomely built by R. M. I. on the hill back of the coal company store, and still exists-unused and deteriorating!" (p. 77). Back of portrait: "Boy Scouts and cabin. Col. Chilson sponsor, prime mover and inspiration, Raleigh Troop No. 2; combine of 1 and 2. R. B. Holmes Scout Master ten years, sponsored by Raleigh Mining Institute. Back of new store. R. B. Holmes, electrical engineer." Harlow Warren, copyright 1955.