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Pearl Sydenstricker Buck (small child at center) poses with her father, Absalom, mother, Caroline, her older brother, Edgar, and baby sister, Grace.

51733. Sydenstricker Family

Rubble of several buildings after a fire, possibly in Berkeley or Jefferson County.  Several people stand in the street while one man looks into the ruins of a building.  There is a hose cart, used to fight fires, in front of one of the remaining buildings.

51734. Rubble After a Fire

Two women, two men, one boy, and several animals in front of a farmhouse.  Note on reverse suggests that this could be Harpers Ferry, W. Va.  Photo identified as Mable Strickland's home as a child, but does not indicate if she is in the image.

51735. Mable Strickland's Childhood Home, Possibly Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Five men, identified as the president and normal teachers of the West Virginia Colored Institute, pose in front of a building.

51736. President and Normal Teachers of W.V.C.I, Institute, W. Va.

Interior of a general store, most likely in Morgantown, W. Va.  Items on the shelves include oatmeal crackers, candy, tobacco, and a variety of other canned, boxed, and bagged items.

51737. Interior of Store, Likely Morgantown, W. Va.

A young boy stands stiffly while looking into the camera.

51738. Young Lightner Family Member, Clarksburg, W. Va.

51739. Lightner Family Member

Description on reverse reads "Mrs Mary M Lightner. No R.F.D. No. 9.  Black eyes. Dark brown hair. fair and [illegible]. [illegible] waist."

51740. Mrs. Mary M. Lightner, Clarksburg, W. Va.

Portrait of Anthony Lightner, who was a private in the 31st Virginia during the Civil War.

51741. Private Anthony Lightner, 31st Virginia

Portrait of a male Lightner family member.

51742. Lightner Family Member

Female member of the Lightner family with elaborately curled hair, possibly a wig.

51743. Lightner Family Member, Clarksburg, W. Va.

Inscription on the photo reads, "Look out, Scrubby! Here comes Rodger," likely referring to fullback and captain-elect Errett Rodgers ('19). West Virginia University beat Washington & Jefferson 7-0.

51744. Third Quarter of WVU vs. Washington and Jefferson College Football Game, Fairmont, W. Va.