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From left to right is Maudie Noel (kneeling); Minnie Noel (kneeling); Harvey Noel; Clyde Noel; Emmitt Noel; Henry A. Noel Senior; Bob Noel; Clarence Noel; and Lawrence Noel.

13. Noel Family Portrait at Morris Hill, Allegheny County, Va.

IDNO:
049377
Title:
Noel Family Portrait at Morris Hill, Allegheny County, Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
From left to right is Maudie Noel (kneeling); Minnie Noel (kneeling); Harvey Noel; Clyde Noel; Emmitt Noel; Henry A. Noel Senior; Bob Noel; Clarence Noel; and Lawrence Noel.
From left to right is Minnie Noel; Lawrence Noel; Forest Noel; an unidentified Noel; Clarence Noel; Bob Noel; Harvey Noel; Clyde Noel; and Emmitt Noel.

14. Noel Family Gathered at Morris Hill, Allegheny County, Va.

IDNO:
049378
Title:
Noel Family Gathered at Morris Hill, Allegheny County, Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
From left to right is Minnie Noel; Lawrence Noel; Forest Noel; an unidentified Noel; Clarence Noel; Bob Noel; Harvey Noel; Clyde Noel; and Emmitt Noel.
The five sisters pose outside of their home located along the Bluestone River.

15. Ratliff Family near True, W. Va.

IDNO:
049390
Title:
Ratliff Family near True, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
The five sisters pose outside of their home located along the Bluestone River.
Van Trail is pictured in the second row, the second from the left. His associates are unidentified.

16. WWII Soldiers Before Normandy Invasion in France

IDNO:
049565
Title:
WWII Soldiers Before Normandy Invasion in France
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
Van Trail is pictured in the second row, the second from the left. His associates are unidentified.
Five unidentified boys standing in front of an unknown store in Morgantown, W. Va.

17. Five Boys in Front of a Store in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
049710
Title:
Five Boys in Front of a Store in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Five unidentified boys standing in front of an unknown store in Morgantown, W. Va.
Group Portrait of Maryat Lee's family. Left to right: Maryat's father, Dewitt Collins Lee, her Robert E. "Buzz" Lee, her Mother Grace Dyer Lee, Maryat, and her oldest brother, John Lee.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.

18. Family Portrait of Lee Family at Home of D.C. Lee, Emerson Road

IDNO:
049799
Title:
Family Portrait of Lee Family at Home of D.C. Lee, Emerson Road
Date:
ca. 1930s
Description:
Group Portrait of Maryat Lee's family. Left to right: Maryat's father, Dewitt Collins Lee, her Robert E. "Buzz" Lee, her Mother Grace Dyer Lee, Maryat, and her oldest brother, John Lee.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
Maryat Lee and a group sit outside on the street likely in New York.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.

19. Maryat Lee and others sitting on a car in New York

IDNO:
049813
Title:
Maryat Lee and others sitting on a car in New York
Date:
undated
Description:
Maryat Lee and a group sit outside on the street likely in New York.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
Pictured from left to right: Lee's mother Grace Dyer Lee, Maryat Lee (approximate age 55), Lee's brother Robert E. "Buzz" Lee (approximate age 58), and Lee's oldest brother John Lee (approximate age close to 60). The Lee family is likely gathered at Maryat Lee's home, the "Women's Farm" near Hinton, W. Va.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.

20. 90th Birthday of Maryat Lee's Mother, Grace Dyer Lee likely in W. Va.

IDNO:
049814
Title:
90th Birthday of Maryat Lee's Mother, Grace Dyer Lee likely in W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1978
Description:
Pictured from left to right: Lee's mother Grace Dyer Lee, Maryat Lee (approximate age 55), Lee's brother Robert E. "Buzz" Lee (approximate age 58), and Lee's oldest brother John Lee (approximate age close to 60). The Lee family is likely gathered at Maryat Lee's home, the "Women's Farm" near Hinton, W. Va.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
Back row from left to right: Tom Clark, Julia Swiger, Lois Morrissette, Julia Young, Bill James, Mary Alice James, Merlin Arms. Seated in front from left to right: Eleanor Jean James and Aladyne Wymer.Established in 1938, the Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg have been performing for more than 75 years. During the 1940's through the 1970's, Bill James directed the group. E.W. "Bill" James wrote "My Home Among the Hills" for the West Virginia Centennial among other musical compositions. The madrigal group performs some recent music, but primarily sings music dating from the English Renaissance while wearing period clothing.

21. Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg at the National Federation Music Clubs, Los Angeles, CA

IDNO:
049871
Title:
Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg at the National Federation Music Clubs, Los Angeles, CA
Date:
ca. 1941
Description:
Back row from left to right: Tom Clark, Julia Swiger, Lois Morrissette, Julia Young, Bill James, Mary Alice James, Merlin Arms. Seated in front from left to right: Eleanor Jean James and Aladyne Wymer.Established in 1938, the Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg have been performing for more than 75 years. During the 1940's through the 1970's, Bill James directed the group. E.W. "Bill" James wrote "My Home Among the Hills" for the West Virginia Centennial among other musical compositions. The madrigal group performs some recent music, but primarily sings music dating from the English Renaissance while wearing period clothing.
Five members of the Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg group pose for a portrait in Los, Angeles, CA at the National Federation Music Clubs.Established in 1938, the Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg have been performing for more than 75 years. During the 1940's through the 1970's, Bill James directed the group. E.W. "Bill" James wrote "My Home Among the Hills" for the West Virginia Centennial among other musical compositions. The madrigal group performs some recent music, but primarily sings music dating from the English Renaissance while wearing period clothing.

22. Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg at National Federation Music Clubs, Los Angeles, CA

IDNO:
049872
Title:
Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg at National Federation Music Clubs, Los Angeles, CA
Date:
ca. 1941
Description:
Five members of the Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg group pose for a portrait in Los, Angeles, CA at the National Federation Music Clubs.Established in 1938, the Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg have been performing for more than 75 years. During the 1940's through the 1970's, Bill James directed the group. E.W. "Bill" James wrote "My Home Among the Hills" for the West Virginia Centennial among other musical compositions. The madrigal group performs some recent music, but primarily sings music dating from the English Renaissance while wearing period clothing.
Portrait of Maryat Lee and her family at Christmas. Pictured left to right are her father, Dewitt Collins Lee, her brother Robert E. "Buzz" Lee holding hands with Maryat, and her oldest brother John Lee holding hands with her mother Grace Dyer Lee.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.

23. Family Portrait of Maryat Lee and her Family at Christmas

IDNO:
049904
Title:
Family Portrait of Maryat Lee and her Family at Christmas
Date:
1939
Description:
Portrait of Maryat Lee and her family at Christmas. Pictured left to right are her father, Dewitt Collins Lee, her brother Robert E. "Buzz" Lee holding hands with Maryat, and her oldest brother John Lee holding hands with her mother Grace Dyer Lee.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
Men, who are likely part of the Shumate family, sit beside a river while smoking their pipes. A waterfall is pictured in the background.

24. A Group of Men Relax by the Water in Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049911
Title:
A Group of Men Relax by the Water in Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Men, who are likely part of the Shumate family, sit beside a river while smoking their pipes. A waterfall is pictured in the background.