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Physicians stand next to their cars in Clarksburg, W. Va. 'Left to right: 1. Esker, 2. Lynch, 3. Carbin, 4. D.B. Davis, 5. Dhrutleworth, 6. Unknown, 7. Corder, 8.Unknown, 9. E. N. Flowers, 10. Sloan, 11. Slatter, 12. Unknown, 13. Nutter, 14. Unknown, 15. Showalter, 16. A. L. Post.'

1. Harrison County Physicians with Their Cars in Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
005595
Title:
Harrison County Physicians with Their Cars in Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Physicians stand next to their cars in Clarksburg, W. Va. 'Left to right: 1. Esker, 2. Lynch, 3. Carbin, 4. D.B. Davis, 5. Dhrutleworth, 6. Unknown, 7. Corder, 8.Unknown, 9. E. N. Flowers, 10. Sloan, 11. Slatter, 12. Unknown, 13. Nutter, 14. Unknown, 15. Showalter, 16. A. L. Post.'
Townspeople are standing in front of buildings located on Main Street, looking west, in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

2. Main Street, Clarksburg, W. Va. Looking West

IDNO:
005624
Title:
Main Street, Clarksburg, W. Va. Looking West
Date:
1907
Description:
Townspeople are standing in front of buildings located on Main Street, looking west, in Clarksburg, West Virginia.
Cars and their owners are lined up in front of the brick Clarksburg Automobile Company building in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

3. Clarksburg Automobile Company, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
005631
Title:
Clarksburg Automobile Company, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Cars and their owners are lined up in front of the brick Clarksburg Automobile Company building in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

4. Automobile Dealer's Showroom, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
005632
Title:
Automobile Dealer's Showroom, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Several cars are in an unidentified showroom, in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

5. Automobile Dealer's Showroom, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
005633
Title:
Automobile Dealer's Showroom, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Description:
Several cars are in an unidentified showroom, in Clarksburg, West Virginia.
Cars and drivers are lined up in front of the B&O depot, in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

6. Cars Lined Up in Front of the Baltimore and Ohio Depot, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
005634
Title:
Cars Lined Up in Front of the Baltimore and Ohio Depot, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Cars and drivers are lined up in front of the B&O depot, in Clarksburg, West Virginia.
Silhouette portrait of General Robert E. Lee seated.

7. Lee, General Robert E.

IDNO:
005825
Title:
Lee, General Robert E.
Description:
Silhouette portrait of General Robert E. Lee seated.
2nd A. E. F. in Paris, 1927. From undated Charleston Daily News clipping, 'This photograph of the Legion parade taken in the French Capitol during the convention last summer has just been received by Boyd B. Stutler, secretary of the delegation. It shows the West Virginia delegation just after it had passed under the Arch de Triomphe where each man placed a flower on the grave of the Unknown soldier. Colonel Lewis Johnson, of Clarksburg, chairman of the delegation is marching in the head with his overcoat on his arm. To his left is Mr. Stutler, and immediately behind Mr. Stutler, wearing the big hat is C. M. (Casey) Jon [sic] In the foreground is William Morris Stutler, young son of Mr. Stutler, carrying the state's banner. Among the 21 Charlestonians in the group are Harry Kessell, Ben Bioarsky, John Crockett, and Mrs. Cora B. Haynes.'

8. West Virginia American Legion Delegation in Paris Parade

IDNO:
005828
Title:
West Virginia American Legion Delegation in Paris Parade
Date:
1927
Description:
2nd A. E. F. in Paris, 1927. From undated Charleston Daily News clipping, 'This photograph of the Legion parade taken in the French Capitol during the convention last summer has just been received by Boyd B. Stutler, secretary of the delegation. It shows the West Virginia delegation just after it had passed under the Arch de Triomphe where each man placed a flower on the grave of the Unknown soldier. Colonel Lewis Johnson, of Clarksburg, chairman of the delegation is marching in the head with his overcoat on his arm. To his left is Mr. Stutler, and immediately behind Mr. Stutler, wearing the big hat is C. M. (Casey) Jon [sic] In the foreground is William Morris Stutler, young son of Mr. Stutler, carrying the state's banner. Among the 21 Charlestonians in the group are Harry Kessell, Ben Bioarsky, John Crockett, and Mrs. Cora B. Haynes.'
Image from the cover of 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911. Sketch of Clarksburg buildings. Text from title page and first two pages: 'Industrial and Picturesque, Clarksburg, W. Va. Pictorially Showing Its Numerous and Mammoth Industries Issued by H. R. Fish with the approval of the Board of Trade of Clarksburg, W. Va. Officers: John Koblegard, President; H. E. Travis, Vice President; L. K. Richards, Treasurer; and Charles E. Lamberd, Secretary. Directors: W. Y. Cartwrith, George B. Chorpening, John B. Hart, C. B. Alexander, C. H. Harding, John Koblegard, B. M. Despard, V. L. Highland, Robert Morris, C. V. Erdman, Lynn S. Hornor, L. K. Richards, J. M. Francois, J. M. White, and H. E. Travis. This Pictorial Souvenir Booklet is issued for the purpose of giving those who receive it an idea of the many diversified industries that are located in our city. While it shows the majority of them there are a number of smaller ones employing a great many people which we could not embody in this booklet. We trust the reader will be able to gather from what he sees in this souvenir, a comprehensive idea of one of the most progressive cities in the state. It will be unnecessary for us to go into all the details that would go to make up the advantages that Clarksburg could offer person who are seeking locations for business of any kind, particularly manufacturing. Therefore, we think it wise to confine ourselves to the showing made in this souvenir, and to allow the reader to draw his conclusions as to what we have in Clarksburg by examining the illustrations. Clarksburg is located in the heart of the largest natural gas field in the world. As a result the gas rate to manufacturers is exceedingly low, 4c. per thousand. The gas supply is practically inexhaustible. Clarksburg is surrounded by vast fields of coal which could be furnished at a price about equivalent to natural gas. Vast forests of timber abound within a small radius of Clarksburg, offering exceptional facilities to all manufacturers where wood is its initial product. Fire and pottery clay, and glass sand of fine quality are found within the immediate vicinity. Clarksburg ranks second in the state in wholesale business, and has the largest wholesale grocery house in the state.' Text from the final page: 'Advantages of Clarksburg. She has two up-to-date daily newspapers and two weekly newspapers. She has 32 passenger trains, and hourly traction trains arriving and departing daily. She has the cheapest fuel and power on earth - natural gas in an inexhaustible supply. She has excellent banking facilities, sound and reliable. She is the best city in West Virginia in proportion to population. Her jobbing houses have an enviable reputation. She has a community of high class merchants and manufacturers. Come and see us and we will convince you of these facts. The Modern Engraving Company, of 124 East 8th St., Cincinnati, O., Made the majority of engravings in this souvenir.'

9. Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
006336
Title:
Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Image from the cover of 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911. Sketch of Clarksburg buildings. Text from title page and first two pages: 'Industrial and Picturesque, Clarksburg, W. Va. Pictorially Showing Its Numerous and Mammoth Industries Issued by H. R. Fish with the approval of the Board of Trade of Clarksburg, W. Va. Officers: John Koblegard, President; H. E. Travis, Vice President; L. K. Richards, Treasurer; and Charles E. Lamberd, Secretary. Directors: W. Y. Cartwrith, George B. Chorpening, John B. Hart, C. B. Alexander, C. H. Harding, John Koblegard, B. M. Despard, V. L. Highland, Robert Morris, C. V. Erdman, Lynn S. Hornor, L. K. Richards, J. M. Francois, J. M. White, and H. E. Travis. This Pictorial Souvenir Booklet is issued for the purpose of giving those who receive it an idea of the many diversified industries that are located in our city. While it shows the majority of them there are a number of smaller ones employing a great many people which we could not embody in this booklet. We trust the reader will be able to gather from what he sees in this souvenir, a comprehensive idea of one of the most progressive cities in the state. It will be unnecessary for us to go into all the details that would go to make up the advantages that Clarksburg could offer person who are seeking locations for business of any kind, particularly manufacturing. Therefore, we think it wise to confine ourselves to the showing made in this souvenir, and to allow the reader to draw his conclusions as to what we have in Clarksburg by examining the illustrations. Clarksburg is located in the heart of the largest natural gas field in the world. As a result the gas rate to manufacturers is exceedingly low, 4c. per thousand. The gas supply is practically inexhaustible. Clarksburg is surrounded by vast fields of coal which could be furnished at a price about equivalent to natural gas. Vast forests of timber abound within a small radius of Clarksburg, offering exceptional facilities to all manufacturers where wood is its initial product. Fire and pottery clay, and glass sand of fine quality are found within the immediate vicinity. Clarksburg ranks second in the state in wholesale business, and has the largest wholesale grocery house in the state.' Text from the final page: 'Advantages of Clarksburg. She has two up-to-date daily newspapers and two weekly newspapers. She has 32 passenger trains, and hourly traction trains arriving and departing daily. She has the cheapest fuel and power on earth - natural gas in an inexhaustible supply. She has excellent banking facilities, sound and reliable. She is the best city in West Virginia in proportion to population. Her jobbing houses have an enviable reputation. She has a community of high class merchants and manufacturers. Come and see us and we will convince you of these facts. The Modern Engraving Company, of 124 East 8th St., Cincinnati, O., Made the majority of engravings in this souvenir.'
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911. Portrait of Frank R. Moore.

10. Moore, Frank R., Mayor of Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
006337
Title:
Moore, Frank R., Mayor of Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911. Portrait of Frank R. Moore.
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911.

11. Broaddus Apartments, Chas. D. Johnson, Owner, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
006338
Title:
Broaddus Apartments, Chas. D. Johnson, Owner, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911.
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911.

12. H. E. Jackson Carriage Works Building, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
006339
Title:
H. E. Jackson Carriage Works Building, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911.