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.

The digitized items here do not represent the entirety of the Doris C. Miller Papers, 1915-1989. To view what other materials are in this collection but not yet digitized and available online, search the guide to the Doris C. Miller Papers, 1915-1989.

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William S. Ritchie, Jr., WV Dept. of Highways Commissioner, 1968,

William S. Ritchie, Jr., WV Dept. of Highways Commissioner, 1968, b&w. Note on back reads: Wm S. Ritchie, DOH Commissioner.
Marshall faculty group, Dec. 30, 1968

M. Kaplan

Marshall faculty group, Dec. 1968, b&w. Back reads: L-R: 1. 2. 3. 4. Dr. A. Mervin Tyson, MU Eng. Dept/Provost 5. Dr. Robert Alexander, MU college of Business.
John C. Pooley, Nov. 24, 1967

John C. Pooley, Nov. 24, 1967 b&w. Back has HUPCO photograph stamp dated Nov. 24, 1967.
Marshall president Stewart Smith, Nov 30, 1967

J. Burnett

Marshall president Stewart Smith, Nov 30, 1967, b&w. HUPCO Photograph stamp on back with date Nov. 30, 1967, photographer J. Burnett Smith was MU pres. 1946 to 1968.
Dr. John Creighton, (left) MU Music Dept., May 15, 1967

H. Cazad

Dr. John Creighton, (left) MU Music Dept., May 15, 1967, b&w. Back reads: L: Dr. John Creighton, Marshall Music Dept.
Doris Miller at the Greenbrier, 1966

Doris Miller receiving honorary teacher award at the Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV, 1966 , col. Back reads: Doris Miller, honorary Teacher ADK at Greenbrier Evelyn Welty 1966.
Herman Harmon family, San Jacinto Cal., Oct. 1966

Herman Harmon family, San Jacinto Cal., Oct. 1966., col. Back reads: The Harmons: taken last summer in the San Jacinto Mts., at an altitude of about 8,000 ft.
Herman Williams, WWI vet in his Army uniform

Herman Williams, WWI vet in his Army uniform, b&w. Newspaper article in same folder states he came to Huntington and settled in 1927.
Rev. Lester Spencer, Jr. dressed as old-time Methodist circuit rider

Rev. Lester Spencer, Jr. dressed as old-time Methodist circuit rider, Mobile, Ala., 1966, b&w. Typed caption reads: Mobile, Ala, Mar 14--HORSEBACK MINISTER--Rev. Lester Spencer, Jr. dressed as an old-time Methodist circuit rider. Mobile Mayor Joe Langan presents rev Spencer with a certificate to in departure ceremonies. (Rev Spencer to ride horse to Baltimore, MD.).
Rev. Sidney Dillenger on horseback, McCracken, Kan., 1966

Rev. Sidney Dillenger on horseback, McCracken, Kan., 1966, b&w. Back reads: The Rev. Sidney Dillinger, McCracken, Kansas (Rev. Dillinger came to the Kenova Methodist Church on a circuit riding demonstration in 1966).
Rev. Alva T. Stewart greeting Rev. Sidney Dillenger on horseback

J. Burnett

Rev. Alva T. Stewart greeting Rev. Sidney Dillenger on horseback, Kenova, WV, 1966, b&w. Note attached reads: Rev. Alva T. Stewart, Kenova Methodist Church greeting Rev. Sidney Dillinger. (Rev. Dillinger came to the Kenova Methodist Church on a circuit riding demonstration in 1966) HUPCO photograph stamp on back with date Apr. 8, 1966.
Rev. Sidney Dillenger on horseback, Kenova, WV, 1966

J. Burnett

Rev. Sidney Dillenger on horseback, Kenova, WV, 1966, b&w. (Rev. Dillinger came to the Kenova Methodist Church on a circuit riding demonstration in 1966) HUPCO photograph stamp on back with date Apr. 8, 1966.
Dedication of Cammack Children's Center, Huntington, WV, July 10, 1965

Noel Beard

Dedication of Cammack Children's Center, Huntington, WV, July 10, 1965, b&w. Note on back reads: Cammack Children's Center (Dedication?) HUPCO stamp states July 10, 1965.
Attendee at WV State Spelling Bee contest, May 8, 1965

M. Kaplan

Attendee at WV State Spelling Bee contest, May 8, 1965, b&w. Back has HUPCO photo stamp, dated May 8, 1965.
US Army Chorus at Arlington Cemetery, 16 mar. 1964

US Army Chorus at Arlington Cemetery, 16 mar. 1964, b&w. Stamp on back shows US Army Photograph Major Samuel Loboda, Director of chorus.
Guyandotte Methodist Church, Guyandotte, WV, 1964

H. Cazad

Guyandotte Methodist Church, Guyandotte, WV, 1964, b&w. Note on back reads: Guyandotte Methodist HUPCO photograph stamp shows date Aug 7 1964.
Dr. Alvin R. Mundhenk, Sept 29, 1963

Dr. Alvin R. Mundhenk, Sept 29, 1963, b&w. Note on back: Dr. Alvin R. Mundhenk.
Huntington Poetry Guild members, dressed for WV Centennial 1963

Huntington Poetry Guild members, dressed for WV Centennial 1963, b&w. Back reads: WV Centennial 1863-1963, May 28 The Huntington Poetry Guild Party given by laelia R. McDonald at her home, 1430 Blvd Ave, May 8, 1963 Left to right: Mrs. Lillian Lyndman, Deela Diamond, Gertrude Miller, Mrs. O.C. Harvey, seated at piano, laelia McDonald. HUPCO photo stamp.
Publicity photo John E. Amos, director of AEP, ca. 1962

Publicity photo of John E. Amos, director of AEP, ca. 1962, b&w. Attached bio. Stamp on back for Fabian Bachrach states must not copy under penalty of prosecution.
Lt. Paul D. Butcher receives key to Florida cities, Dec. 1962

Merrill Green

Lt. Paul D. Butcher receives key to Florida cities, Dec. 1962, b&w. Back reads L to R: Mack Yankiver, Mgo of Riviera Beach Chamber of Commerce CDR. A. C. Koven, USN Pat Knight, Mayor of Riviera Beach, Fla. Lt. Paul D. Butcher, USN, commanding officer of USS Mosopelea Ken lendeni, Member of City Council of riviera Beach, Fla.
Marilyn Devall, junior at Huntington High School, ca. 1961

Marilyn Devall, junior at Huntington High School, ca. 1961, b&w. Typed note included in folder: Marilyn DuVall was appointed state publicity chairman for CYF. (Christian Youth Fellowship). Active in Central Christian Church in Huntington, WV, junior at Huntington High School. (website lists her as being in class of 1962).
Rev. Erville Sowards and his VW beetle in Rangoon, Burma, 1961

Rev. Erville Sowards and his VW beetle in Rangoon, Burma, 1961, b&w. Note on back reads: Erville Sowards and the Volkswagen he drives in Rangoon. Taken in front of apartment by Genevieve. Aug. 25, 1961 and please return to Rev. E. E; Sowards, 143 St. John's Road, Rangoon, Burma.
Rev. Erville Sowards at a Buddhist pagoda, Burma, 1961

Rev. Erville Sowards at a Buddhist pagoda, Burma, 1961, b&w. Caption below photo states this was at the end of "The Road to Mandalay" please return to Rev. E. E; Sowards, 143 St. John's Road, Rangoon, Burma.
Rev. Erville Sowards passes keys of office to Rev. H. G. Tegenfeldt, 1961

Rev. Erville Sowards passes keys of office to Rev. H. G. Tegenfeldt, 1961, b&w. Note on back reads: please return to Rev. e. E. Sowards, 163 St. John's Road, Bangoon, Burma Sowards passed keys of office to Rev. H. G. Tegenfeldt. Mrs. Louise Paw, acting Gen. Secretary of the Burma Baptist Convention and a Vice Pres. of the Baptist World Alliance, looks on.
Collis P. Huntington statue in front of C&O station, Huntington, WV, ca. 1960's

Collis P. Huntington statue in front of C&O station, Huntington, WV, ca. 1960's, b&w. Statue was dedicated in 1922. Moved for several years to Huntington's Heritage Station, then moved back to its original site.