0255: Catherine Bliss Enslow Papers, 1890-1972

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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Fred Vinson at dedication of his birthplace monument, 1950

Fred Vinson at dedication of monument at his birthplace, b&w. Date on plack is 1950. Fred Vinson is on right of plack, with hat in hand. Vinson was Chief Justice of US Supreme Court 1946 to 1953, he died in office.
Huntington Publishing tour, Col. Long in front, center, 1950

Huntington Publishing tour, Col. Long in front, center, 1950 b&w. Note on back says Chamber of Commerce Col. Long and Mayor Payne standing in front of bus door, Walker Long, 4th from right.
President Harry S. Truman

Pres. Harry Truman,(white hat, hands in jacket pockets), b&w. Truman was president from 1945 to 1953.
Senators Neely and Taft, 1950

Senators Walter W. Neely and Taft, 1950, b&w. On left is presumed to be W.Va. Senator Walter W. Neely, which Taft is unknown.
Mr. & Mrs. L. O. Reese at the Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., 1950

Bill Wasile

Mr. & Mrs. L. O. Reese, the Greenbrier, 1950, b&w. Greenbrier stamp on back.
Autographed photo of J. Harvey Long, 1948

Autographed photo of J. Harvey Long, Pres. of HUPCO, 1948, b&w. Long was pres. of Huntington Pub. Co. (HUPCO) Inscription on front reads "To Catherine my favorite reporter".
Jesse Stuart with daughter Jane, late 1940's

Jesse Stuart with daughter Jane, late 1940's, b&w. Jesse Hilton Stuart (August 8, 1907 – February 17, 1984) was an American writer who is known for writing short stories, poetry, and novels about Southern Appalachia. Born and raised in Greenup County, Kentucky, Stuart relied heavily on the rural locale of Northeastern Kentucky for his writings.[1] Stuart was named the Poet Laureate of Kentucky in 1954.[2] He died at Jo-Lin nursing home in Ironton, Ohio His daughter, Jane was born 1n 1942.
Autographed photo of Jane Hobson, 1948

J. Abresch

Autographed photo of Jane Hobson, 1948 b&w. Jane Shepherd (Jane Hobson) also shared her musical gift with her adopted city and state of Huntington, West Virginia. She taught privately, hosted a local classical music radio show, and finally, in 1958, joined the faculty of Marshall University (then College), where she coached many voice students until her retirement as Artist-in-Residence and full Professor of Music in 1983. In addition to numerous local appearances in recitals and concerts, Jane Shepherd also assisted in the formation of the Huntington Chamber Orchestra and in the organization of district and regional Metropolitan Opera Auditions. Governor Jay Rockefeller appointed her to the West Virginia Arts and Humanities Commission for two consecutive terms.
Capt. Decker & ladies of First Mariner Troop, on deck of Mikassa, 1947

Capt. B. W. Decker, Commandant of Yokosuka, Japan with ladies of the First Mariner Troop, on deck of the Mikassa, 1947. b&w. Back reads: Capt. B. W. Decker, Commandant of Yokosuka Japan greeting the Tsubaki Maru mariners of Yokohama on their first tour. This was Admiral Tojo's flagship, the Mikassa. mrs. Carl E. Frusby, skipper of First Mariner Troop in Japan, Feb. 1947.
Golfer Billy Campbell (left) and Mr. Murphy, 1947

Golfer Billy Campbell, (left) and Murphy, 1947, b&w.
ladies of First Mariner Troop, on deck of Mikassa, 1947

Mariner troop, Mrs. Carl Frisby, skipper, on deck of the Mikassa, 1947. b&w. Back reads: official Navy photograph of Mariners, Mrs. Carl E. Frisby, skipper on the "Mikassa" Yokosuka, japan, Feb. 15, 1947.
4th Avenue, Huntington, W.Va., Christmas 1946

4th Avenue, Huntington, W.Va., Christmas 1946. photo is undated, but "The Big Sleep" with Bogart playing at the Keith Albee in this photo was released in Aug. 1946.
Fred Vinson being sworn in as Chief Justice

Fred Vinson being sworn in as Chief Justice, Belle Vinson Hughes on far right, b&w. Photo probably ca. 1946 when Vinson became Chief Justice of US Supreme Court. Belle Vinson Hughes was wife of Congressman James A. Hughes.
Mrs. Belle Vinson Hughes, 1946

Mrs. Belle Vinson Hughes, wife of Congressman James A. Hughes, at the swearing in of Fred Vinson as Chief Justice, 1946, b&w. Attached newspaper article states this was made in Washington, DC on the occasion of her cousin Fred Vinson taking the oath as Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court in June of 1946.
Catherine Enslow in Womens' Voiluntary Services uniform, ca. 1945

Catherine Enslow in WWI American Womens' Voluntary Serivces uniform, ca. 1945, b&w. back reads: Director, American Womens' Voluntary Services during WWII.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Winston Churchill at peace conference, 1945

Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Winston Churchill, at either the Casablanca Conference or the Yalta Conference, 1945. b&w. Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Winston Churchill (seated) and Gen. George Marshall, standing with arms folded, at either the Casablanca Conference or the Yalta Conference in 1945.
(l to r:) Pfc's Bruce Paulock, Jimmy Hetzer, Mickey Rooney, Unidentified, Germany, 1945

(l to r:) Pfc Bruce Paulock, Pfc Jimmy Hetzer, Pfc. Mickey Rooney, unidentified, Germany, 1945, b&w. Back reads: Left to right: Pfc Bruce Paulock, Pft Jimmy Hetzer, Pfc Mickey Rooney Pilot of plane that flew them back to join their units in various parts of Germany. Taken at Bad Wildingen Germany June 11, 1945.
Army induction at Memorial Field House, Huntington, ca. 1944

Army induction at Memorial Field House, Huntington, 1940's, b&w.
Crowd at Keith-Albee Theater, 1944

Crowd at Keith-Albee Theater, Huntington, W.Va., 1944. b&w. The movie "Practically Yours" was released Dec. 20, 1944.
Dave Gideon (left) & 2 unidentified men, 1944

Dave Gideon (left) & 2 unidentified men, 1944, b&w. Back reads: Dave Gideon on far left (photo is undated, but calendar on wall is for Sept. 1944.).
Scrap drive, Fifth Avenue, Huntington during WWII

Scrap drive, Fifth Avenue, Huntington, WWII, b&w. Looking west. Cabell C/H dome visible over City Hall bldg in center of photo.
War bond drive, Women Volunteer Services, Huntington, WWII

War bond drive, American Women Volunteer Services, WWII, Catherine Enslow in back row, middle, b&w. Catherine Bliss Enslow in back row, middle.
Pfc. Lloyd Corun and others, in France after D-Day, 1944

U.S. Army Signal Corps

U.S. soldiers in France after D-Day, 1944. Soldier wiping sweat is Pfc. Lloyd Corun of Huntington, W.Va. b&w. Stamp on back states a Signal Corps Photo and not to be published before Sept. 14, 1944. This photo was made between DDay (June) and Sept of 1944.
Actress Greer Garson, ca. 1941-45

Actress Greer Garson, ca. 1941-45, b&w. This photo was obviously a promo for purchasing War Bonds (WWII).
Allied soldiers at Oxford Univ,.Eng., Lt. Roy Huddleston 2nd from left

Allied soldiers at Oxford Univ., England, ca. 1941-1945, Lt. Roy Huddleston, from Huntington, 2nd from left, b&w. Note states this was at Balliol College, where 80 rooms had been allotted to house Allied officers. Lt. Roy L. Huddleston, of 235 11th Ave., Huntington, W.Va. is second from left. British brigadier W. P. Harwood, first on left.