0525: Doris C. Miller Papers, 1915-1989

Doris Copley Miller was a Huntington, West Virginia poet, newspaperwoman, and local historian. Papers include her work in draft and printed form and correspondence, notably the Jesse Stuart letters. It also contains poetry submissions from other friends and the public as well as working files from her years as religion, education and poetry editor at the Huntington Publishing Company. In addition to her newspaper columns, she also conducted genealogical research.

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Recovering the wreckage of the David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970

Recovering the wreckage of the fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970, b&w. This bridge, across 12-Pole Creek at Wayne, county seat of Wayne County, WV, was named for TV newsman David Brinkley after his trip to Wayne during Kennedy's 1960 campaign trip. The bridge fell Sept. 22, 1970 after the truck struck a girder.
Recovering the wreckage of the David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970

Recovering the wreckage of the fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970, b&w. This bridge, across 12-Pole Creek at Wayne, county seat of Wayne County, WV, was named for TV newsman David Brinkley after his trip to Wayne during Kennedy's 1960 campaign trip. The bridge fell Sept. 22, 1970 after the truck struck a girder.
Recovering the wreckage of the David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970

Recovering the wreckage of the fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970, b&w. This bridge, across 12-Pole Creek at Wayne, county seat of Wayne County, WV, was named for TV newsman David Brinkley after his trip to Wayne during Kennedy's 1960 campaign trip. The bridge fell Sept. 22, 1970 after the truck struck a girder.
R. Winkie Taylor(right) in front of Huntington Rose Garden, ca. 1970's

R. Winkie Taylor(right) in front of Huntington Rose Garden, ca. 1970's, b&w. Back reads: Htgn rose Garden, R. Winkie Tauylor of HEHS (Huntington East Highlanders had a bagpipe corps).
The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970

The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970, showing the truck that hit the bridge, b&w. This bridge, across 12-Pole Creek at Wayne, county seat of Wayne County, WV, was named for TV newsman David Brinkley after his trip to Wayne during Kennedy's 1960 campaign trip. The bridge fell Sept. 22, 1970 after the truck struck a girder.
The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970

The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970, showing the truck that hit the bridge, b&w. This bridge, across 12-Pole Creek at Wayne, county seat of Wayne County, WV, was named for TV newsman David Brinkley after his trip to Wayne during Kennedy's 1960 campaign trip. The bridge fell Sept. 22, 1970 after the truck struck a girder.
The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970

The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970, b&w. This bridge, across 12-Pole Creek at Wayne, county seat of Wayne County, WV, was named for TV newsman David Brinkley after his trip to Wayne during Kennedy's 1960 campaign trip. The bridge fell Sept. 22, 1970 after the truck struck a girder.
The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970

The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970, showing the Brinkley Bridge sign, b&w. This bridge, across 12-Pole Creek at Wayne, county seat of Wayne County, WV, was named for TV newsman David Brinkley after his trip to Wayne during Kennedy's 1960 campaign trip. The bridge fell Sept. 22, 1970 after the truck struck a girder.
The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970

The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970, showing the truck that knocked the bridge down, b&w. This bridge, across 12-Pole Creek at Wayne, county seat of Wayne County, WV, was named for TV newsman David Brinkley after his trip to Wayne during Kennedy's 1960 campaign trip. The bridge fell Sept. 22, 1970 after the truck struck a girder.
The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970

The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970, showing the truck that knocked the bridge down, b&w. This bridge, across 12-Pole Creek at Wayne, county seat of Wayne County, WV, was named for TV newsman David Brinkley after his trip to Wayne during Kennedy's 1960 campaign trip. The bridge fell Sept. 22, 1970 after the truck struck a girder.
The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970

The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970, showing the truck that knocked the bridge down, b&w. This bridge, across 12-Pole Creek at Wayne, county seat of Wayne County, WV, was named for TV newsman David Brinkley after his trip to Wayne during Kennedy's 1960 campaign trip. The bridge fell Sept. 22, 1970 after the truck struck a girder.
The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970

The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970, b&w. This bridge, across 12-Pole Creek at Wayne, county seat of Wayne County, WV, was named for TV newsman David Brinkley after his trip to Wayne during Kennedy's 1960 campaign trip. The bridge fell Sept. 22, 1970 after the truck struck a girder.
The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970

The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970, looking toward Wayne side of Twelve Pole River, b&w. This bridge, across 12-Pole Creek at Wayne, county seat of Wayne County, WV, was named for TV newsman David Brinkley after his trip to Wayne during Kennedy's 1960 campaign trip. The bridge fell Sept. 22, 1970 after the truck struck a girder.
The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970

The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970, showing the heavy equipment to salvage the bridge, b&w. This bridge, across 12-Pole Creek at Wayne, county seat of Wayne County, WV, was named for TV newsman David Brinkley after his trip to Wayne during Kennedy's 1960 campaign trip. The bridge fell Sept. 22, 1970 after the truck struck a girder.
The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970

The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970, b&w. This bridge, across 12-Pole Creek at Wayne, county seat of Wayne County, WV, was named for TV newsman David Brinkley after his trip to Wayne during Kennedy's 1960 campaign trip. The bridge fell Sept. 22, 1970 after the truck struck a girder.
The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970,

the fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970, b&w. This bridge, across 12-Pole Creek at Wayne, county seat of Wayne County, WV, was named for TV newsman David Brinkley after his trip to Wayne during Kennedy's 1960 campaign trip. The bridge fell Sept. 22, 1970 after the truck struck a girder.
Wreckage of The fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970

Wreckage of the fallen David Brinkley bridge, Wayne, WV, Sept. 1970, b&w. This bridge, across 12-Pole Creek at Wayne, county seat of Wayne County, WV, was named for TV newsman David Brinkley after his trip to Wayne during Kennedy's 1960 campaign trip. The bridge fell Sept. 22, 1970 after the truck struck a girder.
WV Governor Arch A. Moore, Jr., and family, ca. 1970

WV Governor Arch A. Moore, Jr., and family, ca. 1970, col. Back reads: Arch Moore Family (Moore was WV governor from 1969 until 1977 and again from 1985 until 1989).
WV Governor Arch A. Moore, Jr., ca. 1970

WV Governor Arch A. Moore, Jr., ca. 1970, col. Back reads: Arch Moore (Moore was WV governor from 1969 until 1977 and again from 1985 until 1989).
WV Gov. Hulett Smith at dedication of Route 54, Mullens, WV., May 21, 1970

WV Governor Hulett Smith at dedication of Route 54, Mullens, WV., May 21, 1970, b&w. Hulett C. Smith was governor of WV from 1969 to 1977.
Lt. Col. James B. Bryant of Ft. Campbell, KY holding M-14 rifle

Lt. Col. James B. Bryant of Ft. Campbell, KY holding M-14 rifle., b&w. Attached typed note states that Lt. Col. Bryant was Ft Campbell's director of supply. It was written by the PIO at Ft Campbell in 1969. Bryant was from Huntington.
Swinging bridge across Guyandotte River, Lincoln County, WV, ca. 1969,

Swinging bridge across Guyandotte River, Lincoln County, WV, ca. 1969, b&w. Back reads: Bridge across the Guyandotte river at Green shoals, Lincoln County, looking from WV 10 to Walker Branch Road.
Huntington lawyer, Robert O. Ellis holding Huntington newspaper of Apr. 1, 1969

L. Bernard

Huntington lawyer, Robert O. Ellis holding Huntington newspaper of Apr. 1, 1969 covering Pres. Eisenhower's death., b&w. Note on back reads: Robert O. Ellis, esq. Ellis was mayor of Huntington, WV 1959 Hupco stamp with 1969 date.
Huntington, WV Lion's Club Meeting, 9 Oct. 1969

H. Cazad

Huntington, WV Lion's Club Meeting, 9 Oct. 1969, b&w. Note on back reads: Seated: Joseph Soto, MU Vice Pres HUPCO stamp on back.
Dedication of Huntington, WV's West 17th Street Bridge over Ohio River

Herb Clagg

Dedication of Huntington, WV's West 17th Street Bridge over Ohio River, b&w. Note on back reads: 17th St West Stamp reads photo by Herb Clagg, with date, (month unreadable) 15, 1969.