The Harry E. Danford papers consist primarily of the original manuscripts of his books Soakum (1910), The West Virginian (1926), Trail of the Gray Dragoon (1928), Ohio Valley Pioneers (1931), Builders of the West (1959), and Paths of Glory (1969). Also included are resource material related to his books and his personal comments and criticism of the books. Correspondence about the publication of the books, papers concerning his political interests and career as an educator, printed material, and a small number of photographs are also a part of the collection.
The digitized items here do not represent the entirety of the Harry Edmund Danford Papers, 1902-1969. To view what other materials are in this collection but not yet digitized and available online, search the guide to the Harry Edmund Danford Papers, 1902-1969.
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Hotel and Dance pavillion, Hawks Nest State park resort, ca. 1920
Hotel and Dance pavillion, Hawks Nest State park resort, W.Va., ca. 1920, b&w caption on front reads: Hotel and dancing pavillion, Hawks Nest Resort No postage, no addressee
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New River Canyon from Gauley Mountain, ca. 1920
View of New River Canyon from Gauley Mountain, ca. 1920, b&w caption on front reads: New River Canyon scene from Gauley Mountain
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View from Hawk's Nest, W.Va. up New River, ca. 1920
View from Hawk's Nest, W.Va. up New River, ca. 1920, b&w Note on back reads: From hawk Nest up the river
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Grave of Julia Neale, mother of Stonewall Jackson, Ansted, W.Va.
Wells Photo
Grave of Julia Neale, mother of Stonewall Jackson, Ansted, W.Va. b&w caption on front reads: Grave of Stonewall jackson's mother, Ansted, W.Va. Address on back: Betty Rexrode, Huntington, W.Va.
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Midland Trail on Gauley Mountain, W.Va.
Panoramic postcard of Midland Trail on Gauley Mountain, W.Va., ca. 1910 b&w Caption on front reads: Midland Trail on gauley Mountain
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Robert E. Lee's tree tavern on Midland Trail, near Rainelle, W.Va, ca. 1910
Premier Studio
Panoramic postcard of Robert E. Lee's tree tavern on Midland Trail, near Rainelle, W.Va, b&w Caption on front reads: Lee's Tree Tavern on Midland Trail near Rainelle, W.Va. Highest point on trail (3180 feet)
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Six and Seventh grade class at Caldwell School, 1902-03
Six and Seventh grade class at Caldwell School, 1902-03, b&w mounted on cardboard back reads: 6 and 7 grades Caldwell School, winter of 1902-03 (This is probably Caldwell, Greenbrier County, W.Va.)
