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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Marshall Cadets & other enlisted men, possibly at Huntington USO, 1940's
Marshall Cadets & others, Dance possibly at Huntington USO club, ca. 1940's b&w. A Christmas dance, featuring several Marshall Cadets, and other regular enlisted soldiers and sailors, possibly at Huntington USO Club, ca. 1941-1945.
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Sister Elizabeth kenny, mary Stewart Kenny and Cary Grant
Sister Elizabeth Kenny (far right) , her ward Mary Stewart Kenny, and Cary Grant, in 1943, b&w. Attached typed note reads: Sister Elisabeth Kenny, famous Australian nurse who revolutionized treatment of intantile paralysis, is going to tell her story. Here she is shown on her first visit to the studio (RKO Radio) where she went to aid in creating the screen play for "The Life of Sister Kenny.' The movie was released as "Sister Kenny" on 10 Oct 1946 and starred Rosalind Russell.
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Catherine Enslow in Womens' Voiluntary Services uniform, 1942
W. Archibald Wallace
Catherine Enslow in WWI American Womens' Voluntary Serivces uniform, 1942, b&w. back has stamp and note: complements, Romer Studio, 1036 1/2 3rd Ave, phone 32711, Huntington, W.Va.
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Charles Boyer & margaret Sullavan in "Back Street", 1941
Movie still of Charles Boyer and Margaret Sullavan in "Back Street", 1941, b&w. Movie released Feb 7, 1941.
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Deanna Durbin and Robert Stack in "Nice Girl", 1941
Movie promo still of Deanna Durbin and Robert Stack in "Nice Girl", b&w. Typed caption attached reads: Deanna Durbin's first romantic Lead, in "First Love" was Robert Stack who appears as the feminine star's boy friend again in "Nice Girl?" the new Universal film.
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Movie photo of Robert Montgomery, Ingrid Bergman, George Sanders
Movie promo photo of (l to r standing) Robert Montgomery, Ingrid Bergman and George Sanders in "Rage in Heaven," 1941, b&w. Movie was released Mar. 7, 1941 Woman seated is unidentified.
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New Orleans dinner, Greenbrier Hotel, Norma Roman, dancer, Aug. 1941
New Orleans dinner, Greenbrier Hotel, Norma Roman, Creole dancer, Aug. 1941, b&w. Attached note reads: "A Night in New Orleans" dinner dance, Norma Roman, Creole dancer , Lon Chassy and his Meyer Davis orchestra.
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Stuart M-3 light tank, Franklin Delano Roosevelt inaugeral parade, Jan. 1941
Stuart M-# light tank, Franklin Delano Roosevelt inaugeral parade, Jan. 1941, b&w.
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Autographed photo of actress Fifi D'Orsay, 1941
Maurice Seymour
Autographed photo of actress Fifi D'Orsay, 1941, b&w. Fifi was born 1904 Marie-Rose Angelina Yvonne Lussier in Montreal, Quebec. Vaudeville performer and appeared in several movies in 1930's through 1960's.
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Autographed photo of Clark Gable as Rhett Butler
Autographed photo of Clark Gable as Rhett Butler, b&w. Stamp on back reads: Compliments of Pinaud, Paris & New York, creators of Scarlett toiletries This is a mate to the Vivian Leigh autographed photo: 1979/01.0255.27.05.01.
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Governor Homer Holt, ca. 1940
W.Va. Governor Homer Holt, b&w. Holt was W.Va. Governor from 1937 to 1941.
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Harry Hopkins (rt), Jesse Jones & wives, White Sulphur springs station, ca. 1940
Harry Hopkins, Sec. of Commerce (far right), Jesse Jones with wives, ca. 1940, White Sulphur Springs (Greenbrier) train station, b&w. Harry Hopkins was US Secretary of Commerce and head of the WPA, 1938 to 1940. Jesse Jones was the US Sec of Commerce following Hopkins.
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Pres. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, ca. 1940
Pres. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, b&w. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was president from 1933 to 1945. Photo probably made in Richmond, Va. (note WRVA on microphone, Richmond radio station).
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prof. Curtis Baxter, Pres. James E. Allen, 2 unidentified men, ca. 1940
Prof. Curtis Baxter (left) Dr. James E. Allen (2nd from left), Pres. of Marshall College, ca. 1940, b&w. James E. Allen was Marshall College President, 1935-1942.
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Starlet Helen Parrish and her Mother Mrs. Laura Parrish, 1940
Starlet Helen Parrish and her mother Mrs. Laura Parrish, 1940, b&w. Hollywood actress Helen parrish, and mother also an actress, laura Parrish. Photo done for a Mother's Day layout.
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W.Va. Governor Homer Holt, center in white hat
W.Va. Governor Homer Holt, center in white hat, b&w. back reads: Gov. Homer "Rocky" Holt Holt was W.Va. Governor from 1937 to 1941.
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Actor W. C. Fields on set of "You Can't Cheat an Honest Man," 1939
Actor W. C. Fields on set of "You Can't Cheat an Honest Man", 1939, b&w. William Claude Dukenfield (January 29, 1880 – December 25, 1946), better known as W. C. Fields, was an American comedian, actor, juggler and writer.
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Clark Gable and wife Carole Lombard, and mule "Maud", 1939
Clark Gable and wife Carole Lombard, with mule "Maud", 1939, b&w. Stamp on back reads: Copyright 1939 RKO Radio Pictures, Inc.
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Col. Long (2nd from right) and W.Va. Governor Homer Holt
Col. Long (2nd from right) and W.Va. Governor Homer Holt, b&w. Holt was W.Va. Governor from 1937 to 1941.
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Edgar Bergen (right) and Charlie McCarthy in "Charlie McCarthy, Detective" 1939
Edgar Bergen (right) and Charlie McCarthy, in movie "Charlie McCarthy, Detective", 1939, b&w. Movie "Charlie McCarthy, Detective" was released 22 Dec 1939.
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HUPCO staff, 1939
HUPCO staff, 1939, Catherine Enslow 3rd from right, b&w. Catherine Enslow is third from right.
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Mae West and W. C. Fields in "My Little Chickadee", 1939
Movie still of Mae West and W. C. Fields in "MY Little Chickadee", 1939, b&w. Movie released Mar. 15, 1940.
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Robert Taylor, Hedy Lamarr in "Lady of the Tropics," 1939
Movie still of Robert Taylor and Hedy Lamarr in "Lady of the Tropics", 1939, b&w. Movie released Aug. 11, 1939 by MGM.
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W.Va. Democratic party headquarters, either 1936 or 1940 election
Democratic campaign headquarters, probably Charleston, or Huntington, W.Va., 1936 or 1940, b&w. This must have been either for the 1936 or the 1940 campaign, as Homer Holt was W.Va. governor from 1937 to 1941, and Rooselvelt ran in both elections.
