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

1. 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.
The marker, which is decorated with an American flag, reads, "About one half mile above this point is the 'Great Crossings' of the Youghiogheny River, where George Washington crossed November 18th, 1753, when sent as envoy by Gov. Dinwiddie of Virginia to the French Commandant at Fort Le Boeuf.Washington, on his military expedition to the Ohio, encamped there with his forces, May 18th to 24th, 1754, and from that point explored the Youghiogheny.There, also, Major General Braddock, with his army, crossed June 24th, 1755, on his march against Fort Duquesne."

2. Group at Great Crossings Historical Marker, Addison, Pa.

IDNO:
052444
Title:
Group at Great Crossings Historical Marker, Addison, Pa.
Date:
1912/05
Description:
The marker, which is decorated with an American flag, reads, "About one half mile above this point is the 'Great Crossings' of the Youghiogheny River, where George Washington crossed November 18th, 1753, when sent as envoy by Gov. Dinwiddie of Virginia to the French Commandant at Fort Le Boeuf.Washington, on his military expedition to the Ohio, encamped there with his forces, May 18th to 24th, 1754, and from that point explored the Youghiogheny.There, also, Major General Braddock, with his army, crossed June 24th, 1755, on his march against Fort Duquesne."
A crowd gathered in the center of the photograph eats, dines, and converses with associates.

3. Free Ox Roast on Fourth of July Celebration, Point Marion, Pa.

IDNO:
052447
Title:
Free Ox Roast on Fourth of July Celebration, Point Marion, Pa.
Date:
1913/07/04
Description:
A crowd gathered in the center of the photograph eats, dines, and converses with associates.
Children dressed as pilgrims and Native Americans are likely dressed for a Thanksgiving play.

4. Children in Costume in Unidentified Location

IDNO:
052451
Title:
Children in Costume in Unidentified Location
Date:
1926
Description:
Children dressed as pilgrims and Native Americans are likely dressed for a Thanksgiving play.
A crowd observes as the M. W. of A. float makes its way down the street.

5. Modern Woodmen of America Camp 6931 Parade Float, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
052435
Title:
Modern Woodmen of America Camp 6931 Parade Float, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1926/06/31
Description:
A crowd observes as the M. W. of A. float makes its way down the street.
Crowds fill the streets of Morgantown, W. Va. anticipating the parade. In the background is a Union Bank, right, and the building that is now Hotel Morgan, center.

6. Monongalia County Sesquicentennial Celebration, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
052425
Title:
Monongalia County Sesquicentennial Celebration, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1926/10/22
Description:
Crowds fill the streets of Morgantown, W. Va. anticipating the parade. In the background is a Union Bank, right, and the building that is now Hotel Morgan, center.