0596: C. Clifford Caverlee Collection, 1895-1981

The collection consists of two boxes containing 12 three-ring notebooks, a third box containing file folders of postmarks and envelopes from states other than West Virginia, also two scrapbooks containing other postmarked envelopes. The bulk of the collection consists of 12 three-ring notebooks containing postmarks and postcards of West Virginia towns and post offices. These notebooks are organized by West Virginia county. Many of the postmarks are on the complete, original envelope, but many have been cut off the envelopes. The postcards fall into three classes: plain blank postcards with just a postmark, holiday or greeting postcards, and the scenic views of West Virginia, which are the majority of the postcards. Many of the postcard scenes and postmarks are from post offices that no longer exist.

The digitized items here do not represent the entirety of the C. Clifford Caverlee Collection, 1895-1981. To view what other materials are in this collection but not yet digitized and available online, search the guide to the C. Clifford Caverlee Collection, 1895-1981.

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Murdoch Ave., Parkersburg, W.Va.

Murdoch Ave., Parkersburg, W.Va. postcard, b&w.; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked Nov. 25, 1907, Parkersburg, W.Va. addressed to Shannon W. Warnick, Huntington, W.Va.
Newburg, W.Va.

Newburg, Preston Co., W.Va., postcard, b&w.; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked ??? 24, 1907, N.Y. & Grafton, R.P.O. addressed to Miss Margaret Ousley, Baltimore, Md.
N. Queen or Main St., looking South, Martinsburg, W.Va.

N. Queen or Main Street, looking South, Martinsburg, W.Va., postcard, col.; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked Sept. 1, 1907, Martinsburg, W.Va. addressed to Mrs. L. Jost, Baltimore, Md.
Old Piers at Gauley Bridge, W.Va.

Old piers at Gauley Bridge, W.Va., postcard, b&w.; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked Sept 12, 1907, Cambria, W.Va. addressed to Miss Blanche Giddings, East Pasadena, Cal. handwritten note on front dated Jan. 21, 1907 bridge that set on old piers was destroyed during Civil War.
Poor House from hill, Elm Grove, W.Va., 1907

Poor House from hill, Elm Grove, W.Va., 1907, col.; 9 x 14 cm. (suburb of Wheeling,W.Va.). No postmark, no addressee handwritten on back: "Suburb of Wheeling".
Post Office, Charleston, W.Va.

Post Office, Charleston, W.Va., postcard, col. ; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked Nov. 23, 1907, Charleston,WVa Addressed to Mrs. J. Jarret, New York City.
Potomac River from Bolivar Heights, Harpers Ferry, W.Va.

Potomac River from Bolivar Heights, Harpers Ferry, W.Va., postcard, b&w.; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked July 5, 1907, Keller, W.Va. addressed to Mrs. C. M. Sawyer, Bangor, Me.
Shenandoah & Potomac Rivers, Harpers Ferry, W.Va.

Shenandoah & Potomac Rivers, Town of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., postcard, b&w.; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked July 9, 1907, Harpers Ferry, W.Va. addressed to Mr. Char F. Hanniman, Franklin, Indiana.
Third Avenue, Hinton, W.Va.

Third Ave.,, Hinton, W.Va., postcard, b&w.; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked Aug. 3, 1907, Carew, W.Va. addressed to Miss Minerva Botts, Lancaster, Mo.
(untitled) probably Vincen, W.Va.

(untitled) probably Vincen, W.Va. postcard, b&w.; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked May 1, 1907, Vincen, W.Va. addressed to Mrs. E. K. Rhoads, Loupnex, Pa.
View of Greenbrier Springs, Barger Springs, W.Va.

View of Greenbrier Springs--Barger Springs, W.Va., postcard, col.; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked Aug. 18, 1907, Bargers Springs, W.Va. addressed to Mrs. Ola Farley, Charleston, W.Va.
View of Horton, W.Va.

View of Horton, W.Va., postcard, b&w.; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked June 5, 1907, Hendricks, W.Va. addressed to Miss Maynard, Baltimore, Md.
Wheeling Island under 14 ft, flood of Mar. 15, 1907, Wheeling, W.Va.

Wheeling Island during flood of March 15, 1907, Wheeling, W.Va., postcard, b&w.; 9 x 14 cm. No postmark, no addressee.
Williamson, W.Va. Looking East

Williamson, W.Va., looking East, postcard, b&w ; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked Oct. 15, 1907, Williamson, W.Va. addressed to: Miss Bessie Shrayer, Butler, Md.
W.Va. State Normal School, Fairmont, W.Va.

W.Va. State Normal School, Fairmont, W.Va. postcard, b&w.; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked Aug. 9, 1907, Arches, W.Va. addressed to Miss Gypsie Swisher, Grafton, W.Va.
Y.M.C.A. building, Elkins, W. Va., 1907.

Y.M.C.A. building, Elkins, W. Va., 1907. 1 postcard : col. ; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked 20 July 1907, Tr. 2, Grafton & Hunt R. P. O. Addressed to Miss Flora Troup, Hendricks, W. Va. Pub. by J. H. Elder, Stationery & Bookseller, Elkins, W. Va.
Birds Eye View of Clarksburg, W.Va.

Birds eye view of Clarksburg, W.Va., postcard, b&w. ; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked Aug. 1, 1906, Clarksburg, W.Va. Addressed to Miss Stella Mable, Jersey City, N.J.
Birds eye view of Pennsboro, W.Va.

Birds eye view of Pennsboro, W.Va., postcard, b&w.; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked Aug. 15, 1906, Pennsboro, W.Va. addressed to Miss Mar Hickey, Pittsburg, Pa.
Blennerhassett Island, Souvenir of Parkersburg, W.Va.

Blennerhassett Island, Parkersburg, W.Va., postcard, b&w.; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked Aug. 17, 1906, Parkersburg, W.Va. addressed to Mr. Floyd Cale, Rockville, W.Va.
Confederate Monument, Lewisburg, W.Va.

Confederate Monument, Lewisburg , W.Va., 1 postcard, b&w. ; 9 x 14 cm. Postmark White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Oct. 6, 1906 Addressed to Mr. F. Kincaid, Kincaid, Va.
Huntington high school, Huntington, W. Va., 1906.

Huntington high school, Huntington, W. Va., 1906.1 postcard : col. ; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked 29 Aug 1906, TR 14, C. Forge & Hunt. R. P. O. Addressed to Miss Bertha Parrish, Milton, W. Va.
Kanawha Falls, W.Va.

Kanawha Falls, W.Va., postcard, col.; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked Oct. 10, 1906, Ferris, W.Va. addressed to Mrs. J. H. Starcher, Ripley, W.Va.
Part of the N&W railroad yards and shops, Bluefield,W.Va.

Part of the railroad (N&W) yards and shops, Bluefield,W.Va., postcard, b&w. ; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked Col & Norfolk RRPO (railroad post office) Oct. 19, 1906 addressed to: Mrs E. A Shrayer, Butler, Md. View shows part of the N&W (Norfolk & Western Railroad) yards. Large building in middle is N&W district offices.
View of Martinsburg, W.Va. from top of US Court House

View of Martinsburg, W.Va., looking Northeast from top of US Court House, postcard, b&w.; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked Mar. 4, 1906, Baltimore, Md. , and Mar. 3, Martinsburg, W.Va. addressed to Miss Maggie ??, Baltimore, Md.
West Virginia University, The Circle, Morgantown, W.Va.

West Virginia Univ., The Circle, Morgantown,W.Va., postcard, b&w; 9 x 14 cm. Postmarked July 12, 1906(08?), Morgantown, WVa addressed to: Mr. John B. Wilt, Mulberry, Mich.