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Group Portrait of Large Lumbering Crew in Woods.

1. Logging Crew

One of the earliest baseball teams known to Hinton.Starting in the back row, from left to right, is Edgar Noel, "Bootie" Brown, C. Templeton, Bob Hoover, Owen Miller, Ernest Bond, Ott Morton, Charlie Kline, Frank Sweeny, Forest Bradenberg, and Irvin Maxwell.

2. Hinton C. & O. Baseball Team, Hinton, W. Va.

A Sunday School teacher poses with twelve young girls on the outside steps. Subjects unidentified.

3. First Baptist Church Sunday School, Hinton, W. Va.

Six unidentified men wearing quarantine masks due to a death from spinal meningitis. The quarantine lasted 30 days for all personnel at the Civilians Conservation Corps (CCC) camp. The CCC constructed projects including bridges, buildings, overnight cabins, retaining walls, roads, dams, towers, picnic areas, and drainage systems.

4. Quarantine at Bluestone Reservoir C.C.C. Camp, Summers County, W. Va.

Photo caption reads, "Coahes & K. P.'s or dishwashers and dining room orderlies". Subjects unidentified.

5. Civilian Conservation Corps Workers in Summers County, W. Va.

Civilian Conservation Corps members on the way to clear heavy timber for the Bluestone Dam right of way.

6. Connell Finnell Timber Cutting Crews, Summers County, W. Va.

A group of young men stand behind surveying equipment. Subjects unidentified.

7. Surveyors Class at Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Summers County, W. Va.

Football players sit along the bleachers for their team portrait. Subjects unidentified.

8. Hinton High School Football Team, Hinton, W. Va.

The Bobcats pose for their team photo. Subjects unidentified.

9. Hinton High School Basketball Team, Hinton, W. Va.

First row, left to right: David Westfall; Pete Meador; Milton Haskins; Jurd (?); David Medly; Lyn Goins; Eddie Carson; Jack Harvy; and David Meadows.Second row, left to right: Rickie Ratcliff; Beetle Baily; Robbie Ratliff; Buggie Richmond; Mike Rhodes; Sarge Banks; Parker (?); Harold Buckland; Larry Meador; Terry Hamgan; and David Meador.Third row, left to right: unidentified; Lee Smith; Doug Epperly; Stoddard; Bobb Parker; Tom Woodrum; Tom Light; Atkins; Dennis Lindsy; Neal Grimmett; Bobby Joe Johnson; Bobby Brightwell.

10. Hinton Football Team, Hinton, W. Va.

Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Gwinn sit in front of their standing sons and daughters.Mr. Gwinn was a native of Summers county who died suddenly at his home on August 17, 1934. Mrs. Gwinn died after long complications and ailments on June 30, 1937. The Gwinns were devout Catholics and survived by their children: Mrs. Frances Kincaid, of Hinton; Mrs. A. F. Campbell, of Raleigh; Mrs. J. L. Hurley, of Sandstone; J. A. Gwinn, of Sandstone; H. S. Gwinn, of Thurmond; E. W. Gwinn and George Gwinn.

11. Gwinn Family Portrait, Sandstone, W. Va.

Edgar Bowles, Harvie Fox, and Mr. Mullins pictured with company employees and horses.

12. Anchor Lumber Company at Keeney's Mountain near Sandstone, W. Va.

Allen and Ernest Meador with Bill Blue take photo in costume at Dodd Studios.

13. Meador Brothers and Friend Pose as Cowboys in Photo Studio, Hinton, W. Va.

Grant Lilly and his wife pictured with their four children, three girls and one boy.

14. Grant Lilly and Family, Summers County, W. Va.

Children of Jefferson L. "Bun" and Mary Lilly. In the back row, from left to right, is Floyd, Lena (Oakley), Prince, Orpha, Beecher, and Margaret. Bottom row is Nola, Oris, Granvil, Cosby, and Clarice. Oldest son, Oliver, is not pictured.

15. Family Portrait of Lilly Children, Hinton, W. Va.

Pictured standing from left to right is Walter, George, Harry, Roy, Frank, Raymond, and Cecil.

16. Sampson Brothers of Summers County, W. Va.

Second from left in the back is Martha E. Charleton Bigony and to the right of her is Dr. John F. Bigony.Sitting, from left to right, is Sarah Jane Wilson Charleton, Nancy Pinkley Wilson, unidentified, and Mrs. Hinton.Sitting in the front row, from left to right, is Dr. John Charleton Bigony, Paul Ellesworth Bigony, Joseph Clair Bigony, and Dorsy Madison.

17. Bigony Hospital, Hinton, W. Va.

The foreman stratling the rail is C. E. Long. Track workers Jim Adams is at the far left. "M. J." is inscribed on the photograph above the cluster of workers. The rest of the men pictured are unidentified.

18. Section Crew at Moore's Tunnel Construction Site, Summers County, W. Va.

A group is pictured sitting on a large wagon.

19. Lula Early Meador and Friends, Summers County, W. Va.

Young Blackwelder, Lue Early, Basil Bragg, Maggie Freddeking, and Mr. Carrie Graham are pictured.

20. Group Portrait Outside of Bellepoint, W. Va.

Group portrait of the Summers County residents and relatives.

21. J. D. Morris Family, Summers County, W. Va.

Male members of J. D. Morris family gather around to play cards.

22. Morris Boys, Summers County, W. Va.

The unidentified family members gather for a family portrait.

23. J. D. Morris Family, Hinton, W. Va.

Pictured is Jessie Neely; Alma Neely; Mattie Neely; Sarah Neely (Lilly); Aileen Meador (Ellison); Janice Meador (Lilly); Betty Richards (Bott); Darrel Meador; John D. Neely; Bobby Neely; and Larry Meador.

24. Children Outside of Grandparents John and Ada Neely's Home in Pipestem Creek, Summers County, W. Va.

The family members are gathered for a portrait outside of a home.

25. D. G. Ballengee and Family, Clayton, W. Va.

Lois Morrissette, seated second from the right, and other members of the Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg pose for a group portrait.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.

26. Group portrait of Members of Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg

The former employees pose for a group portrait. Pictured is Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Hinton, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock, Henry Lee, Thomas Haskins, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Krim Bess, Mr. King, J. W. McCallister, Jr., D. B. Murphy of Clifton Forge, Va., E. L. Wiseman, Mr. Reese, and W. L. Taylor. The group was attending the 38th convention of the Veterans' association held in Greenbrier Valley Fair Grounds.

27. Retired Employees of the C. & O. Railroad in Hinton, W. Va.

Professor Keadle, the middle age, older gentleman standing in the center of the photo, poses with family members and attendees of an exercise on the New River. Keadle was a locally noted school teacher int he New River Valley during the turn of the century.On the right hand side of the photo is the corner of the school building.

28. Professor Keadle and Family Attending a Class in Forest Hill District, Summers County, W. Va.

Professor Keadle poses with his students. Keadle was a locally noted school teacher in the Forest Hill District during the turn of the century.Sitting to the left of Keadle is Frank Bradberry. In the back row on the far left is Reverend Wesley McKinney. Sitting on the farthest right is Ernest Allen.

29. Professor Keadle and Students in New River Valley, W. Va.

Keadle, standing in the far back, poses with his classmates. Keadle was a locally known instructor during the turn of the century in the Forest Hill District.

30. Professor Keadle and Class Outside of School Building in New River Valley, W. Va.

Keadle poses with his students. In the first row, third from the left, is Bessie Bolton. Third row, first on the left is Ryan Keadle. Sitting to the direct right of Professor Keadle is Frank Clark. In the third row, second from the left, is Daisy Dillon. In the third row, sixth from the left, is L. McIntire. In the back row, third from the left, is P. Bradberry. On the farthest right in the back row is Isaac McKinney.

31. "School Class" of Professor Keadle, Forest Hill District, Summers County, W. Va.

Professor Keadle poses with his students beneath a tree.

32. Professor Keadle with Students of Forest Hill District School, New River Valley, W. Va.

Portraits of the family that was displaced by the Bluestone Reservoir Dam Project.From left to right is Virginia "Jenny" Harvey, Lennie Harvey Keatley, Mat Harvey, Jim Harvey, and Sallie Harvey.Harvey Falls lies within the Forest Hill District.

33. Harvey Family Portrait, Harveys Falls, W. Va.

Professor Keadle is the older gentleman on the far left.In the first row, third from the left, is Laura Pauley.Emma Ryan is pictured standing, fourth from left in the second row.In the third row, fourth from left, is Wesley McKinney.Other subjects unidentified.

34. Indian Mills Community and "Class" of Professor Keadle, Summers County, W. Va.

A large group of men pose beside the building with signs. Subjects unidentified.

35. Group Portrait Outside of Summers County Courthouse, Hinton, W. Va.

A group of high school students pose outside the building. Subjects unidentified.

36. Hinton High School Class Photo, Hinton, W. Va.

Left to right are Wilbur Hall, Frank Hall, and Herbert Hall. The Hall family married into the Hallam family.

37. Hall Brothers

Left to right: Wynn Inez Ward, Victoria E. Ward, Edna M. Ward

38. Ward Family

39. Barnett School Orchestra, Huntington, W. Va.

Gibson family portrait. From left to right: Laura (1868-1950), Orvis "Oz" (1871-1944), Dessie May (1875-1935), Georgia (1888-1911), Scott (1883-1965), Marry Ann (1879-1939), James W. Gibson (1844-1907), Abigail (Jenkins) Gibson (1850-1925).

40. Gibson Family Portrait

Front row, left to right: Abigail (Jenkins) Gibson, Alcinda (Jenkins) Forman (1846-1925), Laura Olive Gibson (1868-1950).Back row, left to right: Waitman Gibson (1837-1919) (Son of Zaccheus and Nancy (Clark) Gibson), Mathias Forman (Alcinda's husband).

41. Gibson Family Portrait

Identified persons include: Third Row- Mamie; Second Row- Mathais Forman, Georgia ; First Row- Mathias Forman, Abigail, Alcinda Forman, Laura

42. Gibson Family

Portrait of five people in front of a house. From right to left: Laura, Horace Garrey(sp?) Jenkins, Scott Jenkins, George Jenkins.

43. Jenkins Family Portrait

Pictured from left to right is Johnny Neely, unidentified, Luther Meador, Acie Richards, Delbert Neely, Cary Neely, Prince Neely, and Garland Martin.

44. Group Portraits in Pipestem Creek, Summers County, W. Va.

45. 4-H Family, Likely Jackson's Mill, W. Va.

Black Mason members pose on the stairs outside a church. Some of the men are wearing medallions that hold the Free Mason symbol.

46. Black Mason Group in Summers County, W. Va.

Pictured from left to right in front row is Oris Cook; Delva Lyons; Sally Pettry; and Mary Etta Cook. In the back row is Jack Cook; Grace Pettry Meador; and Matt Cook.

47. River Ridge Community at Lou Pettry Farm, Summers County, W. Va.

A crowd gathers on 2nd Avenue between Temple and Ballengee Streets in the Hinton National Historic District to witness the results of the Pucket Drug Store raffle that will give an automobile to the winner. An unidentified woman and young boy hold up their tickets.

48. Pucket's Drawing, Hinton, W. Va.

A crowd gathers on 2nd Avenue in the Hinton National Historic District. The winner of the drawing is given an automobile as a prize from Pucket's Drug Store. Nu-Way Cleaners and McCreery Hotel pictured in the background.

49. Pucket's Drawing, Hinton, W. Va.

Two men stand by a microphone in the yard. Musicians are pictured with instruments seated behind music stands on the left. A small crowd can be seen in the background watching the event. Subjects unidentified.

50. Shriners at Courthouse Square, Hinton, W. Va.

Front row, from left to right: Jerry West, Robert Green, Jim Dolen, Rodney Buckley, and Jack Ellis.Second row, from left to right: Jack Landers, Larry Moore, Robert Buckley, Ronald Fisher, and Joe Chrest.Third row, from left to right: Coach Roy E. Williams, Lincoln Lincous, Garry Stover, and team manager Bill Molner.West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

51. East Bank High School Basketball Team Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.

Pictured from left to right is John Mazzella, Les Maddy & Polly; Wm. D (Lefty) & Frankie Curtis (photo taken on their wedding day); Howard & Mary Alice Cashwell; Van & Mary E. (Tommy) Trail.

52. Group at John's Drive-Inn in Summers County, W. Va.

Employees pose for a group picture beside the building located on 2nd Avenue. Subjects unidentified.

53. Keaton's Laundry Staff, Hinton, W. Va.

Boy Scout Troop 115 poses on the steps of the building. Subjects unidentified.

54. Boy Scouts in front of Memorial Building, Hinton, W. Va.

A group of unidentified boys pose in their team uniforms.

55. Central School Basketball Team Portrait, Hinton, W. Va.

Forest, Emily, Lena and Tom Noel pictured in front of a home.

56. Noel Family at Paint Branch Hill, Raleigh County, W. Va.

From left to right is Smith Gore, Ruth Smith Norris, Margaret C. Pennington and her husband to be Charles Pennington.

57. Group Portrait in an Unknown Location in W. Va.

The revenuers, or "revenooers", were responsible for enforcing laws against illegal distilling of alcoholic refreshments. Subjects unidentified.

58. Revenuers of U. S. Treasury Department in Summers County, W. Va.

Revenuers, also known as "revenooers", inspect the illegal distillery located in the middle of the woods.

59. U. S. Treasury Department Agents Raid Moonshine Still, Pipestem District, Summers County, W. Va.

Agents from the U. S. Treasury Department, also known as "revenooers", pose around an illegal distillery.

60. Revenuers Uncover Illegal Still, Summers County, W. Va.

From left to right is Kat McNeer, Thelma Faulkner, Barbara, Dick Fredeking, and Jo.

61. A Group Portrait at Barger Springs, W. Va.

First row from left to right is: unidentified; Gum Ailstock; George Surber; Lawrence Welfrey; Bill Blake; Joe Coffman; Russell Simms; Frank Honaker; John Lively; Sam Boland; Harry Surbaugh; Julian Fredeking; Allen Utterback; Lee Edmundson; Craig Eubanks.Second row from left to right is: Ashby Eubanks; Roscoe Honaker; John Rick; Wyle Ailstock; Andy Bowman; Harold Lilly; Bob Conner.

62. Hinton Fire Department in Front of Station, Hinton, W. Va.

In the front row is Joe Sowers; Frankie Martin; Robert E. Via, Jr.; Bill Comer; Eddie Huston.In the second row is Martin loudermilk; Kay Bartgis; Edward "Chubby" Halloran; Bobby "Bo" Joe Gill; Tom Akers.In the third row is Frank "Junior" Buckland; Jim Bragg; Elmer Schaffer; Benny Dillon.The coach (unpictured) is "Buck" Porterfield.

63. Talcott High School Basketball Team Portrait, Talcott, W. Va.

Moorman Parker, right, dressed as the rider for the re-enactment shakes hands with an unidentified man in front of the church located on 3rd Avenue.

64. Re-enactment of Methodist Circuit Rider, Hinton, W. Va.

Parker, center, prepared for the re-enactment of the Methodist preacher circuit rider next to the church located on Third Avenue. Other subjects unidentified.

65. Moorman Parker Dressed as Circuit Rider, Hinton, W. Va.

Pictured on the left is Melba Meador, daughter of Luther Meador. Janice Meador Lilly, daughter of Foy Meador, is pictured on the right. The group is pictured near the construction site of Bluestone High Bridge.

66. Emma Meador and Grandchildren in Summers County, W. Va.

Pictured, from left to right, is Mary Bradberry, Mrs. Houchins and daughter, John Bradberry, Pearl Bradberry, Kenney Houchins, unkownn, and Fannie Bradberry.

67. Group Portrait of New River & Bluestone River Community Members, Summers County, W. Va.

The Ward family is pictured with hunting gear.

68. Coon Hunters, Ramp, W. Va.

Lona Richmond, left, and Betty Jane Arrington Angell, right, pose in front of the theatre on Ballengee Street.

69. In Front of the Ritz Theatre, Hinton, W. Va.

Pictured from left to right in the front is Earnett Cobb, Betty Jane Arrington Angell, and Lloyd Seldomridge. The two gentleman in the back are Homer Thrall, left, and Raymond W. Argabright. On the awning, above the group, reads, "The Gang's All Here".

70. Group Posing In Front of Ritz Theatre, Hinton, W. Va.

Mrs. Maude Wiseman Adkins in center with Depsey Adkins to the right and Gladys Richmond Adkins to the left. Dalena Boone is left of Badie Bracken Adkins, who is the girl in the front, and left of her is Joyce Delano. Nile Boone is the boy sitting in the front.

71. Adkins Family and Associates, Summers County, W. Va.

Nuzum family photo.  In the image are Dallas and Pearl, the parents, as well as Raymond, Albert, Carl, Ruth, and Richard.  Pictured also is Paul, likely the youngest child.

72. Nuzum Family Portrait

A class of graduates pose in front of the building. Subjects unidentified.

73. Memorial Building, Hinton, W. Va.

A large group of unidentified men, perhaps members of the church, pose along the steps and in front of the building.

74. First Methodist Church, Hinton, W. Va.

A group of kids ranging in age pose in front of a Christmas tree.

75. Christmastime in Summers County, W. Va.

Lillian (front), Gladys, Glenna and Mark Shumate pictured outside of the home.

76. Shumate Kids Outside of Farmhouse in Little Stony Creek, W. Va.

Ten unidentified boys pose for a group picture.

77. A Group of Boys Loitering Outside a Park in Summers County, W. Va.

Turner, his wife and children are pictured in front of their home.

78. Samuel Turner and Family, Summers County, W. Va.

Front row, left to right: (No. 38) Haynes; (No. 43) Joe Hinerman; (No. 40) Raymond Jackson; (No. 32) Bus Tyree; (No. 35) Bill Stone; (No. 39) Ernie Perry; (No. 36) Bobby Dodd; and (No. 44) Charles "Fatty" Harris.Second row, left to right: Ralph Vass; (No. 18) Jimmy Stewart; (No. 19) Bill Crush; (No. 26) Gene Grimmett; (No. 34) Andy Williams; (No. 41) Basil Gil; (No. 42) Paul "Foodie" Phillips; and Morty Meadows.Third row, left to right: Scott Meadows; (no. 10) Jess Parkers; (No. 27) "Rob" Vass; Earl Ailstock; (No. 22) Shelby Allen; (No. 15) Orbe Meadows; and "Buck" Harvey.Fourth row: Coach Johny Worth; Coach Bun Goff; Manager "Noonie" Meadows; and Coach Paul Smith.

79. Hinton High School Football Team Portrait, Hinton, W. Va.

Group photo of Willing Workers Club members, Warren Center.

80. Willing Workers Club, Warren Center, Upshur County, W. Va.

Family pictured on Bacon Mountain, overlooking the town of Talcott. From left to right is Jim Fritz, Catherine Fritz, Lena Noel, Peggy Fritz, Howard Fritz, and Macel Fritz.

81. Fritz Family Portrait, Talcott, W. Va.

Back row, left to right: Irish Garrity, Punchy Neely, three unidentified campers, and John Herbert Swatts. Bobby Neely pictured far left in the second row. Bill Neely pictured far right in first row.The camp later became "Camp Summers" in 1985.

82. Group Portrait of Campers and Irish Garrity's Camp, Summers County, W. Va.

Garrity, pictured top left, with campers. Next to him is Punchy Neely. On the far right is John Herbert Swatts. Bobby Neely pictured on far left of the second row. Bill Neely pictured sitting on the far right. The other campers are unidentified.The camp later became "Camp Summer" in 1985.

83. Group Portrait of Campers at Irish Garrity's Camp, Summers County, W. Va.

The girls stand next to their brother holding the family pup.

84. Madge, Phyllis, and Roy Lee Honaker at Their Home, Summers County, W. Va.

From left to right is W. J. B. Simmons; Ronald Meadows; unidentified; P. J. Carr, Sen.; unidentified; Henry Harrison; unidentified; Dr. J. W. Stokes; Dr. Meador; unidentified; Dr. Buford McNeer. The men are pictured inside the Peck Building.

85. Group Portrait during What is Probably a Meeting of World War I Veterans, Hinton, W. Va.

A group poses in front of the court building. The front line pose with their instruments. Subjects unidentified.

86. Summers County Court House, Hinton, W. Va.

Ballengee, pictured with the beard on the left, speaks with an African-American man.

87. Mr. Ballengee in Probably Clayton, W. Va.

Pictured from left to right is Joseph Neely, Russell Neely, and Julian Neely.

88. Neely Men of Summers County, W. Va.

Two women and a group of children are pictured on top of rocks beneath the toll bridge.

89. Hinton Toll Bridge, Madams Creek side of New River in Hinton, W. Va.

Della (right) with two young boys and man, identified as John Bragg, outside of a home located in the Bluestone River Valley.

90. Della Wickline and Brothers, Summers County, W. Va.

Phylis, Madge, and Roy Lee Honaker pictured with their family pet.

91. Honaker Children of Pipestem Creek, Summers County, W. Va.

The women are weaving baskets.

92. Women at Regional J. W. Camp, Headsville, W. Va.

A group of unidentified workers pose by the mill and their freshly cut wood planks.

93. Sawmill in Forest Hill, W. Va.

Lilly family members pose with Meador family members. The women wear matching white dresses.

94. Lilly & Meador Family in Bluestone River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.

From right to left is Foy Meador, Eva Hogan, Nathan Lane, and Bertha Hogan.

95. Group in Entrance of Meador General Store, True, W. Va.

The family, who's members are unidentified, sit outside of their home and on the lawn.

96. Richmond Family Portrait, Hinton, W. Va.