Ms. Enslow was a Huntington, West Virginia journalist. Photographs and slides comprise a major portion of this collection. Many of the photographs were for use by the newspaper; there are also a great number of informal snapshots, family photographs, and photographs of Miss Enslow herself. Photographs of notable persons and old photographic portraits dating from the 19th century complete this part of the collection. The slides are primarily those which Miss Enslow took in Europe while she was tour director for the Huntington Publishing Company. Copies of many of her columns and articles are included, along with other items relating to her career as a newspaperwoman. Among her family and personal papers are family correspondence and family legal papers belonging to her father and grandfather. Books, personal mementos, and scrapbooks are also included. Correspondence from notable persons, from friends and family, and from her readers are a part of the papers, as well as correspondence relating to her newspaper and political activities.
The digitized items here do not represent the entirety of the Catherine Bliss Enslow Papers, 1890-1973. 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, 1890-1973.
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Leslie Combs, II at White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.
Leslie Combs, II, (center) seller of the horse for $510,000, to Frank McMahon (left), b&w Leslie Combs married Dorothy Louise Enslow. Horse was brother of 1969 Kentucky Derby winner Majestic Prince. Frank McMahon was from Vancouver, BC
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(l to r:) K. England, Rooney, Catherine Enslow
(left to right:) K. England, Rooney, Catherine Bliss Enslow "at Huntington show", b&w back reads: Htg 1935 show - In box, K. England- Rooney-Cat
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Lucian Smith, Jr. , whose father went down on the Titanic
Lucian Smith, jr., whose father went down on the Titanic, b&w Lucian, Jr. was the son of Lucian Smith, Sr. and Mary Eloise Hughes Smith. They were on the Titanic when it went down, in 1912, and Lucian Sr, drowned.
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Mabel Anderson and Frank Wallace, 1913
Mabel Anderson and Frank Wallace, 1913, b&W note on back reads: This belongs to Catherine Enslow if lost please return to her. 1313 3rd Avenue, Huntington, W.Va. Mabel Anderson and Frank Wallace 1913 no postmark, no addressee
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Mamie Salena Wilson
Mamie Salena Wilson, b&w back reads: Mamie Salehna Wilson, 1913, Light brown hair color
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Marion Kerby, Virginia Davis & Ray McFeeters, 20th American Folk Song Festival, 1950
Marion Kerby, Virginia Davis and Raymond McFeeters, composer, at 20th American Folk Song Festival, 1950,b&W Note attached reads: Marion Kerby, Virginia Davis, daughter of Meyer Davis "Millionaire Maestro" and Raymond McFeeters, composer and accompanist of John Charles Thomas, 1950 (American Folk Song) Festival Singer-actress Marion Kerby, was best known for her recording of "He's Got the Whole World in His hands", and for the Marion Kerby original collection of Negro exaltations.
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Marshall College, corner of 16th St & 3rd Ave, 1913 flood
Marshall College, corner of 16th Street & 3rd Ave, 1913 flood, b&w picture from booklet "Flood Views of Huntington, W.Va."
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Marshall College Pres. James Allen (on right)
Marshall College President Dr. James Allen (on right), b&w 1935-1942 Marshall College President
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Mary Eloise Hughes
Mary Eloise Hughes, Titanic survivor, b&w on cardboard Mary Eloise Hughes the daughter of WV Congressman james H. Hughes and was married to Lucian P. Smith. They were on the Titanic when it sank. Lucian Smith drowned but Eloise was saved in one of the life boats. She was pregnant with their first child when rescued.
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Movie promotional photo of Errol Flynn & cast of "The Adventures of Robin Hood"
Movie promotional photo of Errol Flynn and cast of "The Adventures of Robin Hood", b&w Appears to have been colorized.
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Movie publicity photo of Mary Martin, 1940
Movie publicity photo of Mary Martin, 1940, b&W Attached note about Hollywood not giving her a chance. So she went to Broadway and became famous.
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Movie publicity still of Greta Garbo and Melvyn Douglas in "Ninotchka", 1939
Movie publicity still photo of Greta Garbo and Melvyn Douglas starring in "Ninotchka", 1939, b&w caption reads: "Ninotchka" a Metro Goldwyn-Mayer Picture
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Movie still of Carmen Miranda in "Doll Face"
Movie still of Carmen Miranda in "Doll Face", 1945, b&w Back stamped: This material is the property of National Screen Service Corp. Accessory Division and must be returned.
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Movie still of cast of "Ziegfeld Girl", (seated): Lana Turner, Judy Garland, Hedy LaMarr
Movie still of cast of "Ziegfeld Girl" starring (seated) Lana Turner, Judy Garland, Hedy LaMarr, b&w MGM came out with this movie in 1941.
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Mrs. Charles Porter (Pattie Miller)
Mrs. Charles Porter, (Pattie Miller), b&w Back signed: with love from Pattie
