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'Cassville Continental beyond the underpass.' Possibly miners homes before they were moved to Arthurdale.

1. Miner's Housing at Cassville, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Picture of Mrs. Marin preparing a meal in her outdoor oven.

2. Outdoor Oven of Mrs. Maurin

Helen Digit (Age Five), Luella Digit's daughter standing in front of a building with the number 504 above the door.

3. Digit, Helen at Age Five, Luella Digit's Daughter

'The flood that came down Scott's Run did considerable damage to homes located near the creek. Monongalia County, W. Va.; For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

4. Damage Caused by a Flood in Scott's Run, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Group portrait of kitchen staff at Scott's Run in the winter of 1932-1933.

5. Kitchen Staff for 200 School Children

'Many of these mining houses are now gone. For more information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

6. Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

7. Loading Coal Cars at Pursglove Mine No. 2, Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

'The Mountaineer Mining Mission had a bus that went out and picked up the boys, girls, and other people that wanted to attend the Mission Sunday School, Church services and affairs. Pursglove, W. Va., Monongalia County; For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.); first called Mountaineer Mining Mission or later, Presbyterian Neighborhood Services, P. N. S.'

8. Sunday School Picnic in Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission / Presybterian Neighborhood Services see A&M 2491.'

9. Goodwill Choir at the Shack, Scott's Run, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Rev. Walter Case leading choir in song at the Shack, Pursglove, W. Va., Monongalia County. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission, See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

10. Goodwill Choir Led by Rev. Walter Case

Cars parked outside the Miners Memorial Center. 'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

11. Miners Memorial Center Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Boys playing baseball. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A & M 2491 (S.C.).'

12. Jordan Mine Playground, Marion County, W. Va.

Consol. Coal Co. Mine No. 93. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

13. Jordan Mine in Marion County, W. Va.

Two men and a lady hanging clothes to dry in Marion County, W. Va. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission, See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

14. Jordan Mine and Home in Marion County, W. Va.

Three men stand outside Canyon Chapel church building. One of the Mountaineer Mining Mission Chapels, Monongalia County, W. Va. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (SC).'

15. Canyon Chapel

Men putting up sign. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

16. Miners Memorial Pool Dedication at the Shack at Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Loading barges for shipment on the Monongalia River. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (SC).'

17. Jordan Mine in Marion County, W. Va.

Scotts Run Directors, Laura Robbins, 1944 and Edwards, 1945.

18. Scott's Run Directors, Laura Robbins and Edwards

Scott's Run Directors, Laura Robbins, 1944 and Edwards, 1945.

19. Scott's Run Directors, Laura Robbins and Edwards

A portrait of Megan Pinkhard, Director of Scott's Run Settlement, 1943-44.

20. Pinkhard, Megan

A portrait of Megan Pinkhard, Director of Scott's Run Settlement, 1943-44.

21. Pinkhard, Megan

Goldie Zane Brooks standing on steps of barracks in Ft. Oglethorpe.  Director of Settlement House, 1942-1943.

22. Brooks, Goldie Zane on Steps of Barracks in Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga.

Goldie Zane Brooks on steps of barracks in Ft. Oglethorpe. Director of Settlement House 1942-1943.

23. Brooks, Goldie Zane on Steps of Barracks in Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga.

Jenny Yoder, Director of Scott's Run 1941-1942.

24. Yoder, Jenny

Portrait of Jenny Yoder, Director of Scott's Run 1941-1942.

25. Yoder, Jenny

School children of the Osage School in the 1940s and their teacher. For information of the Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (SC).L to R: Tommy Wells (deceased), Sammy Dobbs (lived in Jerome Park for ling time, shot to death), Wesley Morton, Jimmy Summervile, unidentified, "Snookie" Williams.Teacher most likely someone who came for a special mission, possibly Mountaineer Mining Mission.

26. African-American Students and Teacher at Osage School

A group of Osage School children in the 1940s and teacher, Mrs. Richard Smith (left hand corner.) Osage School was located in Osage, West Virginia, Monongalia County.  Mrs. Smith may have been visiting the classroom as African-American teachers were employed by the segregated school at this time.For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (SC).

27. School Children at Osage, W. Va.

Four African-American students singing at Osage School. 'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'L to R: John Boyd, unidentified, likely Tim Johnson's brother, and Tim Johnson

28. School Boys Singing, Osage School, Monongalia County, W. Va.

'Mrs. Richard Smith is playing the piano for her students. She is the wife of Reverend Richard C. Smith, the Director of the Shack. For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (SC).'

29. Students at Osage Negro School, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Group of children in front of the Shack for Christmas Party, Pursglove, W. Va., Monongalia County. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission, later the Presbyterian Neighborhood Services, See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

30. Shack Community Center Christmas Party

'Rev. Lee Klaer, Presbyterian Student Minister and the Mountaineer Mining Mission Minister. He came after Rev. French retired. Westminister Fund Poster.  Founder of Chestnut Ridge Camp. First named Mountaineer Mining Mission or later the Presbyterian Neighborhood Services, P.N.S. For History See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

31. Klaer, Reverend Lee

'For more information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

32. Glenna Williams Talking to Two Mining Community Children at Bertha Hill, Monongalia County, W. Va.

'Rev. Del. Swartz. To his left Glenna Williams. WVU students pastor and Mountaineer Mining Mission Pastor. The WVU Presbyterian Fellowhip students were also helpers at the Shack. For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

33. Westminster House, WVU Presbyterian Student Center on Willey Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

Mine car traveling up hill to waste dump. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

34. Jordan Mine Waste Dump, Marion County, W. Va.

Portrait of Katherine Estenline, Director of Scott's Run Methodist Settlement House 1939-1941.

35. Estenline, Katherine

Portrait of Katherine Estenline, Director of Scott's Run Methodist Settlement House 1939-1941 standing outside a building near a flower garden.

36. Estenline, Katherine

Helen Digit (standing) and John Digit III at 2 years old(sitting on a riding toy), Children of Luella Digit, Director of the Settlement House, 1936-1938.

37. Children of Luella Digit, Helen and John III

Luella Digit (worker at Scott's Run) and husband standing in yard of house 1936-1938.

38. Digit, Luella and Husband

Luella Digit (worker at Scott's Run) and husband 1936-1938.

39. Digit, Luella and Husband

A group of men sitting on a wooden post. 'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

40. Picket Line at the Pursglove Mine, Pursglove, W. Va., Monongalia County

Miners eviction at Osage or Pursglove, Monongalia  County, W. Va. Miners things are just sitting in a pile in the road.  Mountaineer Mining Mission later became  Presbyterian Neighborhood Service (PNS0 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (SC).'

41. Eviction of Miners at Osage or Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

42. Picket Line at the Pursglove Mine, Pursglove, W. Va., Monongalia County

43. Sunday School Teacher David French With His Class at Scott's run

44. Teacher Nelle Dulaney with a Group of her Students at Scott's Run

Painting the Shacks name on the building are Miss Behner and George Lay. She was an early director of the Presbyterian 'Shack'. Later on she became director of the Scotts Run Settlement House near Osage, W. Va., which was a Methodist Settlement house. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission, See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

45. Painting of the Name 'The Shack' by Mary Behner and George Lay, Custodian

Works Progress Administration workers stand near the tipple and railroad tracks at Pursglove, W. Va. 'For more information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 S.C.'

46. WPA Project, Road Work at Pursglove No. 2 Mine Hollow, Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission, later called Presbyterian Neighborhood Services, see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

47. Teenage Boys Posing Outside the 'Old' Shack, Scott's Run, W. Va.

48. African-American Family Standing Beside a Car with Boxes of Clothing at Scott's Run, W. Va.

Children standing in front of the Shack at Pursglove, W. Va.; 'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

49. First 'Shack' at Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Miner's homes on a hillside above train cars. 'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

50. No. 2 Hill, Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Poeple stand on the stoop of a church building. 'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

51. Bertha Hill Presbyterian Chapel, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Group portrait of boys in front of 'The Shack'. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

52. Boys Sunday School Class at 'The Shack,' Pursglove, W. Va., Monongalia County, W. Va.

'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

53. Volunteers Preparing Food at The Shack, Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Portrait of Marie Button, Director of Scott's Run Methodist Settlement House 1930-1933.

54. Button, Marie

Portrait of Marie Button, Director of Scott's Run Methodist Settlement House 1930-1933.

55. Button, Marie

Group portait of boys at Pursglove. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A and M 2491 (S.C.).'

56. Pursglove Boys, Monongalia County, W. Va.

'These homes are gone on both sides of the hills. For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

57. No. 2 Hollow, Pursglove, W. Va.

African-American family stand beside a car holding clothing. 'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

58. Clothing Drive Old Berry Hill, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Group of boys probably near the Shack, Pursglove, W. Va., Monongalia County. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

59. Miner's Children

Two men move sacks of flour from the bed of a truck. 'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

60. Red Cross Distributing Flour at Pursglove, W. Va. (Probably at the Shack), Monongalia County

A group of children sitting on railroad tracks, with homes in the background.  'For more information on Mountaineer Mining Mission, see A&M 2491 (S.C.)'

61. Miner's Children at the Shack in Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

'Looks like Osage school children or School Community Library.'Picture includes: Dolores Stovall, Shirley Robinson's aunt.

62. Children Looking at School Books, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Group portrait of children near the shack. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

63. Miners' Children at the Shack in Pursglove, Monongalia County, W. Va.

'Dr. and Mrs. French, Presbyterian Minister to the students of WVU and the Mountaineer Mining Mission. He was the first minister at 'The Shack.' For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

64. French, Dr. & Mrs.

Portrait of Frances Krurger, Director of Scott's Run Settlement House 1929-1933 standing beside tree in front of large brick building.

65. Kruger, Frances

Portrait of Frances Kruger, Director of Scott's Run Settlement House 1929-1933 standing beside tree and in front of large brick building.

66. Kruger, Frances

Group portrait of children outside of schoolhouse. 'For information on the Mountaineer Mining Mission See A&M 2491 (S.C.).'

67. Class Photo Stumptown School, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Grace E. Yoakem, Director of Scott's Run Settlement House 1925-1928.

68. Yoakem, Grace

Grace E. Yoakem, director at Scott's Run 1925-1928.

69. Yoakem, Grace

A portrait of Arabelle G. Crothers, Director of Scott's Run Settlement, 1926-1931.

70. Crothers, Arabelle G.

Portrait of Arabelle G. Crothers, Director of Scott's Run Settlement, 1926-1931. 'I went to Scott's Run, W. Va., Sept. 1, 1926.'

71. Crothers, Arabelle G.

Julia A. Lakey, Director of Scott's Run 1924-1925 standing in front of hedges and wooden fence.

72. Lakey, Julia A.

Monongahela River runs through the middle of the two sides. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

73. West Side of Morgantown, W. Va.

Beverly Avenue, which is now University Avenue, taken on the Falling Run Bridge.

74. Beverly Avenue and Stewart Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

Members of the church and clergy pose outside of the church building which is located in Preston County, W. Va.

75. Beech Run Methodist Episcopal Church near Albright, W. Va.

Stumptown is located at the junction of Scott's Run and Wade's Run.

76. Group Portrait of Women Sitting on Rocks, Fayette County, W. Va.

Train tracks built close to several buildings including a restaurant.

77. View of Town By River in Dickerson Run, Pa.

78. Mill Run on Snowy Day, Hazelton, W. Va.

79. Children's Day at Beech Run Church, Pleasants Co., W. Va.

Taken December 25, 1922 in Morgantown, W.  Va.

80. Director of Scott's Run Edna Leona Muir

81. Downtown Liberty Across From Viola's Garage, Scott's Run, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Woman facing camera is the oldest person at the dinner.

82. Women at Old Folk's Dinner at the Shack Neighborhood House, Scott's Run, W. Va.

African American man singing at the head of the table.

83. Singing at Old Folk's Dinner at the Shack Neighborhood House, Scotts Run, W. Va.

People seated around tables in the gym.

84. Old Folk's Dinner at Christmas at the Shack, Scotts Run, W. Va.

85. Church Picnic by the Shack Pool, Scotts Run, W. Va.

Children seated in a circle in the gym at the Shack.

86. Summer Day Camp at the Shack Neighborhood House, Scott's Run, W. Va.

Group portrait of the Mary Behner Christopher family in front of a painting of the Shack.

87. 25th Anniversary, Mary Behner Christopher Family

'J.T. and F.S.' Possibly American Friends Service Committee Workers.

88. American Friends Service Committee Workers

Two men stand in a open field.

89. American Friends Service Committee Workers at Scott's Run, W. Va.

Two boys, possibly American Friends Service Committee Workers at Work Camp.

90. Scott's Run Workers At Camp

Possibly American Friends Service Committee member.

91. American Friends Service Committee Worker Standing in Field

92. American Friends Service Committee Worker Fixing a Wire Fence at Scott's Run

Two friends are working in a garden.

93. Hoeing in the Scott's Run Reciprocal Economy Garden

Woman smiling for picture. There is a house in the background.

94. American Friends Service Committee Worker at Work Camp

Man leaning against a porch railing holding a broom.

95. Scott's Run Worker with a Broom

View of camp facilities and cars parked nearby.

96. Camp Buckeye