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.
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.
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.
On the left is a Geiser Manufacturing Company steam tractor engine, also known as road locomotives, which likely pulled these farmers ploughs behind them. In the center is likely a threshing machine for the separation of grain from stalks and husks. On the right, a group of men sit with tightly bound bags, likely holding the grain seed.
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.
Musical Group at WCTU Building on Fayette Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The man standing in the middle of the stage directs the musical group which consists of brass, string, woodwind, and percussion musicians inside the Women's Christian Temperance Union Community Building.
A group holding American flags gather together for a group photo in a field. Three men at the center of the image look to be priests or other members of the clergy.
Camp Wilson and Grapeville Outing Club, Grapeville, Pa.
Date:
undated
Description:
Tents are pitched across a field. A large American flag waves above banners that read, "Camp Wilson on the Cheat River" and "Grapeville Outing Club, Grapeville, Pa."
Eight men are pictured on either side of the lawn. The photograph looks down a pathway lined by flowers and directly at a gazebo. The garden is likely part of the property at Linden Hall in Pennsylvania.
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."