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Albert Thompson is pictured on the left with three unidentified associates.Albert Thompson brought the Thompson family to West Virginia and Tucker County in the late 1800s with the booming timber industry, taking advantage of Tucker County's forests. He bought the J. L. Rumbarger Lumber company and established the Thompson Lumber Company, which later became the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company.This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

50821. Albert Thompson and Family in Likely in Tucker County, W. Va.

A group of parade participants in patriotic garb make their way down the street.This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

50822. Fourth of July Parade in Davis, W. Va.

From left to right is the C. I. Pell House (later Robert T. Barton's home), the company House of Beech Burgen, the F. S. Landstreet House, and the Allegheny Heights Hospital, later the site of the Coffman House.This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

50823. A Street with Homes and the Allegheny Heights Hospital in Davis, W. Va.

This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

50824. Looking South to the Old Stoney River Dam in West Virginia

Albert Thompson of Philadelphia brought his family to West Virginia and Tucker County in the late 1800s with the booming timber industry, taking advantage of Tucker County's forests. He bought the J. L. Rumbarger Lumber Company and established the Thompson Lumber Company, which would later become the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company. The mill was bought in 1907 by the Babcock Lumber and Boom Company and shut down for good in 1924.This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

50825. The Island Home of Albert Thompson

View of the high school in Gassaway, W. Va.

50826. High School, Gassaway, W. Va.

A poster features Jerry West as a part of the XVIIth Olympiad in Rome in 1960. West played on the U.S. men's Olympic Basketball Team which won every game.  West won the gold medal

50827. Greatest Olympians Poster Featuring Jerry West

Jerry West swept past Bev Vaughan (25) of William and Mary and scored a total of 38 points against William and Mary. WVU won 85-82 in the semi-finals of the 1959 Southern Conference Tournament.

50828. Jerry West Drives Through William & Mary Defense, Morgantown, W. Va.

West dribbles the basketball across the court likely at Stansburry Hall

50829. Jerry West at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

Jerry West and an opponent from GWU both jump toward the basket

50830. Jerry West Jumps to Score Against George Washington University, Morgantown, W. Va.

West and opponent chase after the ball as it rolls out of bounds during a game

50831. Jerry West and Opponent, Morgantown, W. Va.

West shoots the ball while opponents attempt to block him during a home WVU game

50832. Jerry West Shoots Basketball During Game as Crowd Watches at Stansbury Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.