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Unidentified workers building a bridge of iron and stone piers over the Cheat River in Preston County.

40153. County Bridge Construction, Cadell (Caddell), W. Va.

IDNO:
040153
Title:
County Bridge Construction, Cadell (Caddell), W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Unidentified workers building a bridge of iron and stone piers over the Cheat River in Preston County.
Unidentified workers take a break on the stone piers anchored in the Cheat River.

40154. County Bridge Contruction, Cadell (Caddell), Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
040154
Title:
County Bridge Contruction, Cadell (Caddell), Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Unidentified workers take a break on the stone piers anchored in the Cheat River.
Large crowd gathers at the Tucker County Courthouse for the dedication of a marker documenting the events during the Civil War battle in July 1861 where Confederate General Robert Garnett was killed, the first of many officers with the rank of general to die in the war.

40155. Dedication of Corricks Ford Battle Marker, Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
040155
Title:
Dedication of Corricks Ford Battle Marker, Parsons, W. Va.
Date:
1938/05/30
Description:
Large crowd gathers at the Tucker County Courthouse for the dedication of a marker documenting the events during the Civil War battle in July 1861 where Confederate General Robert Garnett was killed, the first of many officers with the rank of general to die in the war.
Holt delivers a speech at the dedication ceremony for the marker documenting the Civil War battle at Corricks Ford. Inscription on the marker: "Engagement between Federal troops under Gen. T. A Morris and Confederate troops under Gen. R. S. Garnett, one mile south, July 13, 1861. Garnett, mortally wounded in this action, was the first general to fall during this war . . ."

40156. West Virginia Governor Homer Holt Addresses Crowd at Tucker County Courthouse Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
040156
Title:
West Virginia Governor Homer Holt Addresses Crowd at Tucker County Courthouse Parsons, W. Va.
Date:
1938/05/30
Description:
Holt delivers a speech at the dedication ceremony for the marker documenting the Civil War battle at Corricks Ford. Inscription on the marker: "Engagement between Federal troops under Gen. T. A Morris and Confederate troops under Gen. R. S. Garnett, one mile south, July 13, 1861. Garnett, mortally wounded in this action, was the first general to fall during this war . . ."
Andersonville was a Confederate military prison, notorious for the cruel treatment of Union prisoners. Over 200 West Virginia soldiers died here and are buried in this cemetery.

40157. Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Ga.

IDNO:
040157
Title:
Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Ga.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Andersonville was a Confederate military prison, notorious for the cruel treatment of Union prisoners. Over 200 West Virginia soldiers died here and are buried in this cemetery.
Approximately 46,000 Union prisoners were held here including hundreds of West Virginians. All suffered and thousands died from disease, exposure, starvation and dehydration. During an August 1864 heavy thunderstorm, a spring appeared on the surface near the line of stockade, relieving the agonizing thirst of prisoners. The spring was named "Providence Spring".

40158. Providence Spring, Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Ga.

IDNO:
040158
Title:
Providence Spring, Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Ga.
Date:
1937
Description:
Approximately 46,000 Union prisoners were held here including hundreds of West Virginians. All suffered and thousands died from disease, exposure, starvation and dehydration. During an August 1864 heavy thunderstorm, a spring appeared on the surface near the line of stockade, relieving the agonizing thirst of prisoners. The spring was named "Providence Spring".
Group portrait of unidentified automobile dealers posed on a early model pick-up truck. Maxwell-Chalmers were the roots of the Chrysler Corporation.

40159. Maxwell-Chalmers Dealers Convention, Hall Garage, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
040159
Title:
Maxwell-Chalmers Dealers Convention, Hall Garage, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Group portrait of unidentified automobile dealers posed on a early model pick-up truck. Maxwell-Chalmers were the roots of the Chrysler Corporation.

40160. Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, Marshall College (University), Huntington, Cabell County, W. Va.

IDNO:
040160
Title:
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, Marshall College (University), Huntington, Cabell County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Unidentified officials and freemasons among the people involved in the ceremony.

40161. Laying Cornerstone of Harrison County Courthouse, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
040161
Title:
Laying Cornerstone of Harrison County Courthouse, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1931
Description:
Unidentified officials and freemasons among the people involved in the ceremony.
Unidentified subjects include several musicians holding instruments and a baby sitting in a carriage.

40162. Portrait of Church Group, West Pike Street, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
040162
Title:
Portrait of Church Group, West Pike Street, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910
Description:
Unidentified subjects include several musicians holding instruments and a baby sitting in a carriage.
Unidentified man and woman standing on the grounds in front of club building.

40163. Cabell Country Club, Huntington, W. Va.

IDNO:
040163
Title:
Cabell Country Club, Huntington, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Unidentified man and woman standing on the grounds in front of club building.
Large crowd gathered around the pulley to set the stone. No one is identified.

40164. Laying Cornerstone of First Presbyterian Church, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
040164
Title:
Laying Cornerstone of First Presbyterian Church, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1893
Description:
Large crowd gathered around the pulley to set the stone. No one is identified.