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Unidentified people play instruments at camp in Nitro, W. Va.Nitro was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.

55. "Orchestra" at the Camp in Nitro, W. Va.

IDNO:
050457
Title:
"Orchestra" at the Camp in Nitro, W. Va.
Date:
1919
Description:
Unidentified people play instruments at camp in Nitro, W. Va.Nitro was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.
Pictured from left to right are Jacob Harsh (grandfather to Stanley Harsh and Ada Fitzwater); Aldernon Crim; Joseph L. Johnson (grandfather to Karl Myer); and Anthony Vannoy (grandfather to Marada Waddell).Band concerts were an important part of the entertainment at early fairs. This local band played at the first Street Fair, which was held yearly for 27 years.Jacob Harsh (b. 5/15/1839-d.4/21/1909) was married to Cinderillia Harsh (b. 3/7/1841-d.9/5/1925) and was brother to Samuel F. Harsh.

56. Local Band at First Street Fair in Philippi, W. Va.

IDNO:
051822
Title:
Local Band at First Street Fair in Philippi, W. Va.
Date:
1899/09
Description:
Pictured from left to right are Jacob Harsh (grandfather to Stanley Harsh and Ada Fitzwater); Aldernon Crim; Joseph L. Johnson (grandfather to Karl Myer); and Anthony Vannoy (grandfather to Marada Waddell).Band concerts were an important part of the entertainment at early fairs. This local band played at the first Street Fair, which was held yearly for 27 years.Jacob Harsh (b. 5/15/1839-d.4/21/1909) was married to Cinderillia Harsh (b. 3/7/1841-d.9/5/1925) and was brother to Samuel F. Harsh.