This collection supplements accession 0010, which was processed by Cora P. Teel in 1973.
Personal and family papers comprise a large portion of this collection. Miss Enslow collected numerous newspaper and magazine clippings on a variety of subjects, especially those dealing with socially prominent individuals on the local, national, and international levels. Too, she saved many items of correspondence between members of her family. Magazines, booklets, scrapbooks, and books are also included in this part of the collection. Most notable among the books is the Kelly Family Bible, which belonged to her maternal ancestors.
Copies of many of her columns and articles are included, along with other items relating to her career as a journalist. Her writings deal chiefly with Huntington “society” from the 1920's to the 1970's. Many photographs are included in this collection, many of which were published in the newspaper. Other photos are of Miss Enslow, her family, and friends. Correspondence from notable persons and friends is also included, as well as correspondence relating to her activities as civic leader.
The digitized items here do not represent the entirety of the Catherine Bliss Enslow Papers, 1890-1972. To view what other materials are in this collection but not yet digitized and available online, search the guide to the Catherine Bliss Enslow Papers, 1890-1972.
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A. L. Lynn, Vice pres. of Island Creek Coal Co.
A. L. Lynn, Vice Pres. of Island Creek Coal Co., b&w. Sticker on back reads: A. L. Lynn, Vice President, Island Creek Coal company Barta Studios stamp.
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Autographed photo of singer Lauritz Melchior
Autographed photo of singer Lauritz Melchior, b&w. Melchior was a Danish and later American opera singer. He was the pre-eminent Wagnerian tenor of the late 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, and has since come to be considered the quintessence of his voice type.
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Autographed photo of Viven Leigh as Scarlett O'hara
Autographed photo of Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara, b&w. "Gone With the Wind" was filmed in 1939 and released in Jan. of 1940. This is a mate to the Clark Gable photo: 1979/01.0255.26.06.01.
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Bill Estler (left) and Dr. James Allen of Marshall
Bill Estler(left) and Dr. James Allen of Marshall, b&w. Back reads: Bill Estler & Dr. Allen of Marshall (Allen was president of Marshall College 1935-1942).
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Constance Enslow and Alice Heath, ca. 1900
Constance Enslow (sister of Catherine)and Alice Heath, b&w. back reads: Alice Heath & Constance Enslow (sister of Catherine Bliss Enslow).
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Dionne quintuplets in movie "Quintupland", 1938
Movie promo still of Dionne quintuplets from movie "Quintupland", b&w. Large copyright warning on back.
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Ernest Holyworth, possibly Naval Academy uniform, 1942
Ernest Holyworth, possibly Naval Academy uniform, b&w.
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Huntington Police Dept, early 1900's
Huntington Police Dept., early 1900's, copyprint, b&w. Copyprint of original.
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Interior of Orpheum Theater, Huntington, W.Va.
Interior of Orpheum Theater, Huntington, W.Va., b&w. When this theatre was known as the Orpheum Theatre it seated 1346 people. And it is located at 1021 4th Avenue. Today (2010) known as the Cinema.
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Juliette B. Enslow, wife of F. B. Enslow
Juliette B. Enslow, wife of F. B. Enslow, b&w mounted on cardboard. back of cardboard has another photo of Dick O'Neal and Friends.
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Kiwanis certificate presented to HUPCo for their service during WWII
Photo of Kiwanis certificate presented to Huntington Pub. Co. for their service during WWII, b&w. Certificate was presented during National Newspaper Week, Oct. 1 to 8, 1944.
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Luigi Narcise "G.G." receiving an award
Luigi Narcise "G.G", receiving an award, b&w. Luigi "G.G." Narcise, ran Narcise Realty Co. in Huntington for decades.
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Margaret Truman
Margaret Truman, daughter of Pres. Harry Truman, b&w. Mary Margaret Truman Daniel (February 17, 1924 — January 29, 2008), widely known throughout her life as Margaret Truman, was an American singer who later became a successful writer. She was the only child of Harry S. Truman, 33rd President of the United States, and Bess Truman.
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Marshall Cadets, ca. 1945
Marshall Cadets, ca. 1940's, b&w. Judging by the "V for Victory" sign on the back wall, this was probably 1943-1945.
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Mrs. Louise Garland Buffington
Mrs. Louise Garland Buffington, wife of Peter C. Buffington, first mayor of Huntington, b&w. back reads: Mrs. Louise Garland Buffington, return to: Miss Addie Thornburg, 925 Fifth Ave., (Huntington).
