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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Adlai Stevenson campaigning for President, Conway, N.H.,1956
Adlai Stevenson campaigning for President, Conway, N.H.,1956, b&w. Stevenson received the Democratic Party's nomination for president in 1952 and 1956; both times he was defeated by Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower. He sought the Democratic presidential nomination for a third time in the election of 1960, but was defeated by Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts. After his election, President Kennedy appointed Stevenson as the Ambassador to the United Nations; he served from 1961 to 1965. Typed caption states photo made at Conway, NH.
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Democratic national convention, Chicago, 1956
Democratic national convention, Chicago, 1956 b&w. Typed note on bottom reads: Chicago, Aug. 13--view of convention hall at night session. HUPCO stamp.
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Eleanor Roosevelt, 1956
Eleanor Roosevelt, 1956, b&w. This photo was probably taken at the Democratic National Convention of 1956.
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(L to r): M. M. Neely, Homer Holt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1956
(l ro r): M. M. Neely, Homer Holt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1956, b&w. This photo was probably taken at the Democratic National Convention of 1956. Mathew Mansfield Neely was Senator from WVa in 1956. Homer A. Holt was Gov. of W.Va. 1937-1941.
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(L to r): Mrs. Paul Butler, Elliot Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, 1956
(l ro r): mrs. paul Butler, Elliot Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, Democratic National Convention, 1956, b&w. Elliot was son of Eleanor Roosevelt.
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President Dwight David Eisenhower, 1956
President Dwight David Eisenhower, 1956, b&w. During World War II, Ike served as Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe. He was 34th President of the United States, from 1953 until 1961.
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Princess Anne and Prince Charles, Windsor Park, 1956
Princess Anne and Prince Charles, Windsor Park, 1956, b&w. Princess Anne was born 15 August 1950, is the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Charles born 14 November 1948, is the eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Since 1952, he has been heir apparent to the thrones of the Commonwealth realms.
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip, 1956
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip, 1956, b&w. Queen's coronation went ahead in Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953. To her left is Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, who was originally Phillip Mountbatten. Since this was 1956, the occassion is unknown.
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Jane Morgan and Eve Arden (right) from "Our Miss Brooks", 1954
Jane Morgan and Eve Arden (right) from "Our Miss Brooks", 1954 b&w. Back reads: left-Jane Morgan, right-Eve Arden, from "Our Miss Brooks", CBS Feb. 26, 1954, 9:30 pm.
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Actress Joanne Dru, center, Catherine Enslow on right, 1953
Actress Joanne Dru, center, with Catherine Enslow on right, 1953, b&w. Joanne Dru was the elder sister of Peter Marshall, and a screen actress. She was born in Logan, W.Va.
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Duke & Duchess of Windsor dancing at the Greenbrier, 1953
(l ro r): Duke & Duchess of Windsor dancing at the Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, 1953, b&w. This appears to have been on their 2nd trip to the Greenbrier in 1953.
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Duke & Duchess of Windsor with Fla. Sen. George Smathers, 1953
Duke & Duchess of Windsor with Florida Senator George Smathers, at the Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, 1953, b&w. Smathers was U.S. Senator from Florida, 1951-69.
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Golfer Ben Hogan with the Duke & Duchess of Windsor, 1953
Golfer Ben Hogan with the Duke & Duchess of Windsor, at the Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, 1953, b&w.
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Golfer Sam Snead with the Duke of Windsor, 1953
Golfer Sam Snead (center) with with the Duke of Windsor, at the Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, 1953, b&w.
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Robert Young, head of C&O RR, and Duchess of Windsor, 1953
(l ro r): Robert Young, head of C&O RR with Duchess of Windsor at the Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, 1953, b&w. Robert R. Young was Chairman of the Board of C&O in the post-WWII years.
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Horace Martin house in 1952
Horace Martin house in 1952 , stones dated 1851, b&w. Notes on other photos of this house show the stones with dates carved in them, the oldest being 1851. Unfortunately Enslow did not note the location of this house. it is most likely in either Cabell or Wayne County.
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Horace Martin in 1952
Horace Martin in 1952 , b&w. Martin was the owner of a historic house, shown in the next photo. Enslow made no mention of the location.
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Autographed photo of soprano Helen Traubel, 1951
Autographed photo of soprano Helen Traubel, 1951, b&w. Traubel was an American operatic dramatic soprano, best known for her Wagnerian roles, especially those of Brünnhilde and Isolde.
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Huntington Hi School reunion class of 1917, Oct. 1951
Huntington High School reunion of class of 1917, Oct. 1951 b&w. Back reads: class reunion HHS 1917 Catherine Enslow is seated, 2nd from left.
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Autographed photo of Rise Stevens
Autographed photo of Rise Stevens, Met Opera star, b&w. Stevens is a retired American operatic mezzo-soprano who captured a wide popular audience at the height of her career (1940–1960).
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Autographed photo of singer Tony Martin
Autographed photo of singer Tony Martin, b&w. Tony Martin was well-known in the 1940's and 1950's.
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Catherine Enslow doing radio show for fight against infantile paralysis
Catherine Enslow doing radio show on WSAZ for fight against infantile paralysis, ca. 1950, b&w. back reads CBE on mike.
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Dedication of monument to birthplace of Fred Vinson, 1950
Dedication of monument to birthplace of Fred Vinson, 1950, b&w. Fred M. Vinson, born in Ky., was chief justice of US Supreme Court.
