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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Constance Enslow, ca. 1900

Constance Enslow, ca. 1900, b&w mounted on cardboard. notes on photo reads: Connie Enslow Appears to have probably the photographers name in pencil: Alford (Alfred) Sand?.
Enslow family with animals, ca. 1900

Enslow family with animals, ca. 1900, b&w mounted on cardboard. notes on photo reads: Constance (Enslow)(2nd from left) Aunt Alice (Enslow) (3rd from left) uncle Richard Pickham (on right with horse).
Mrs. F. B. Enslow, ca. 1900

Mrs. F. B. Enslow, ca. 1900, b&w mounted in cardboard folder. notes on photo reads Mrs. F. B. Enslow.
Actress Maude Adams, ca. 1900

Actress Maude Adams, b&w. Maude Adams (November 11, 1872 – July 17, 1953) was an American stage actress, who achieved her greatest success as Peter Pan. Adams' personality appealed to a large audience and helped her become the most successful and highest-paid performer of her day, with a yearly income of more than one million dollars during her peak. She was often referred to simply as "Maudie" by her fans. Born: Maude Ewing Kiskadden November 11, 1872 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Miss Lillie Fry, 1895

Miss Lillie Fry, 1895, hand colorized. faint writing in pencil on back: July 3, 1895 and Lillie Fry.
Miss Lillie Fry, 1895

Miss Lillie Fry, 1895, b&w. note on back: Lily Fry made same day as 1979/01.0255.24.10.01 (same dress, hat, etc).
Residence of E. O. Carter, Central City, W.Va. (near Huntington)

Residence of E. O. Carter, operator, Central City, W.Va. (near Huntington), 1894. b&w. Back reads:Residence of E. O. Carter (Carder?) , operator, Central City (near Huntington) WVa, May 1894.
Miss Lucy Fry, 1892

MissLucy Fry, 1892, b&w. note on back: Lily Fry made same day as 1979/01.0255.24.10.01 (same dress, hat, etc).
GAR float in parade in front of new Huntington City Hall

GAR float in parade in front of new Huntington City Hall, ca. 1890, b&w. Sign held up by men on end of float says "GAR R.R." (GAR was Union vets group, Grand Army of the Republic) The Huntington City Hall and fire station bldg in background was completed in 1887.
Grace Rardin Doherty

Grace Rardin Doherty. b&w. Back reads: Soc Colm, 1 col. Return to C. Enslow, Grace Rardin Doherty.
Group setting a cornerstone, Huntington, 1890

Street scene in Huntington, group setting a cornerstone, 1890, b&w. faint writing in pencil on back: Hunt., July 1, 1890, property of John Beddow (s?) Close observation shows this is a Masonic ceremony of setting a cornerstone, which is being lowered by the block and tackle.
1889 "Fete Champetre" at the Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs

1889 "Fete Champetre" at the Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., b&w copyprint. Attached note reads: 1889 "Fete Champetre" A scene of much festive merry making took place on the tree-shaded lawn of the fashionable spa at White Sulphur Springs, where some of the loveliest belles of the Old White were toasted in a grand champagne lawn party.
"Bobby" the dog, 1889

"Bobby" the dog, 1889,b&w. Writing on back gives history of Bobby: Born Oct. 1879, Cumberland Co., Ill., Died Sept. 18, 1889 in Henrico Co, Va. Buried in the yard at Brookland. Entries made one year after his death stating he died at 11:30 a.m. o'clock. Another entry in 1891 when family sold the home and moved away. Last entry in 1893 when owner made last visit to his grave before moving to California. (Presumed to be written by one Catherine Enslow's ancestors).
Steamboat "Minnie Bay" on Ohio River, ca. 1889

Steamboat "Minnie Bay" on Ohio River, ca. 1889. b&w. Steamboat built at Wheeling, 1883 for the Bay Brothers' Line. Ran Portsmouth to Proctorville, and later up to Gallipolis. Sold and later sank October 1889. (From "Way's Packet Directory").
Engine of the Newport News & Mississippi Valley RR at Huntington, ca. 1888

Engine of the Newport News & Mississippi Valley RR at Huntington on C&O tracks, ca. 1888, b&w. The Newport News & Mississippi Valley RR was another of Collis P. Huntington's companies, which evidently merged with the C&O RR. Note on back reads: In the group shown are J. G. Eskew, then master mechanic's clerk at Huntington C&O shops, Plummer Holson, later superintendent at Clifton Forge Shops and James Ogg. Picture was about 1888 at 10th St & C&O tracks, Huntington, W.Va. )Engine is a 4-4-0 "American" class steam engine, typical of 1890's light steam locomotives).
5th Avenue, huntington, W.Va., looking east, ca. 1880's

5th Avenue, Huntington, W.Va., looking east, ca. 1880's, b&w. Trinity Episcopal Church on left, streets are unpaved, church was finished 1884.
public gathering at C&O RR station, Huntington, W.Va., ca. 1880's

Public gathering at the C&O RR station, Huntington, W.Va. ca. 1880's, photocopy. b&w. Back reads C&O Depot.
Page Aylett, g-g-grandaughter of Patrick Henry at Greenbrier Hotel, 1879

Page Aylett, g-g-grandaughter of Patrick henry at Greenbrier Hotel, 1879, copypring , b&w. Attached note reads: Echoes of the Lee Festivals of past decades. The gr-gr-grandaughter of Patrick Henry, Page Aylett, taken many years ago prior to one of the annual Lee Week dances held in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. The first ball was given in 1873. Page Aylett was the youngest of 3 charming sisters who were reigning belles both in Richmond and in White Sulphur Springs.
Broadside announcing $50 reward for return of jewelry stolen from R. Aleshire and Mary Aleshire on Dec. 21. (Enslow papers)

Broadside announcing $50 reward for return of jewelry stolen from R. Aleshire and Mary Aleshire on Dec. 21. (Enslow papers). Broadside reads: Stolen! The following jewelry was stolen from the reisdence of R. Aleshire on Friday, December 21, (list) Reward of fifty dollars will be paid for the reutn of the property and no questions asked. Note on folder says item found in scrapbook 12. (1877 was the only year in that decade when Dec. 21 landed on a Friday).
Photo of a page with james E. Morrow signature, 1872

Photo of a page with the signature of James E. Morrow, and the Latin quote "To the stars, through difficulties," 1872. b&w. The Latin phrase is intreperted as "To the stars, through difficulties (hardships)" The date, June 13, 1872 may have been Morrow's last day as principal at Marshall College, and this may have been an entry in an autograph album. This was also the inscription on the Apollo 1 spacecraft.