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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.

IDNO:
050821
Title:
Albert Thompson and Family in Likely in Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1915
Description:
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.
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.

IDNO:
050822
Title:
Fourth of July Parade in Davis, W. Va.
Date:
1898
Description:
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.
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.

IDNO:
050823
Title:
A Street with Homes and the Allegheny Heights Hospital in Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1915
Description:
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.
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

IDNO:
050824
Title:
Looking South to the Old Stoney River Dam in West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1890-1915
Description:
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.
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

IDNO:
050825
Title:
The Island Home of Albert Thompson
Date:
ca. 1890-1915
Description:
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.
View of the high school in Gassaway, W. Va.

50826. High School, Gassaway, W. Va.

IDNO:
050826
Title:
High School, Gassaway, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925-1930
Description:
View of the high school in 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

IDNO:
050827
Title:
Greatest Olympians Poster Featuring Jerry West
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
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
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.

IDNO:
050828
Title:
Jerry West Drives Through William & Mary Defense, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1959
Description:
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.
West dribbles the basketball across the court likely at Stansburry Hall

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

IDNO:
050829
Title:
Jerry West at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1956-1960
Description:
West dribbles the basketball across the court likely at Stansburry Hall
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.

IDNO:
050830
Title:
Jerry West Jumps to Score Against George Washington University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1960
Description:
Jerry West and an opponent from GWU both jump toward the basket
West and opponent chase after the ball as it rolls out of bounds during a game

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

IDNO:
050831
Title:
Jerry West and Opponent, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
West and opponent chase after the ball as it rolls out of bounds during a game
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.

IDNO:
050832
Title:
Jerry West Shoots Basketball During Game as Crowd Watches at Stansbury Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
West shoots the ball while opponents attempt to block him during a home WVU game