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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Cornelia Korstanje Paauwe, ca. 1960

Cornelia Korstanje Paauwe, ca. 1960, b&w. Back reads: Ms. Cornelia Korstanje Paauwe.
Estelle Margaret "Bill" Belanger

Estelle Margaret "Bill" Belanger, b&w. Note on back reads: Bill Belanger and Centennial edition Belanger was writer and editor for The (Huntington) Herald-Dispatch for 50 years, continuing to write columns and features after her retirement in 1977.
Eugene Elkins, Director of Faith in Action, Riverview Methodist Church

Eugene Elkins, Director of Faith in Action, Riverview Methodist Church, Huntington, b&w. Note with photo reads: General Director: Mr. Eugene Elkins, for the "Faith in Action" program-Riverview Methodist Church, 3800 Riverside Drive, Huntington, WV.
H. R. "Punk" Pinckard, editorial page editor, Huntington herald-Dispatch (left)

H. R. "Punk" Pinckard, (left) editorial page editor, Huntington herald-Dispatch, 1939-1972, b&w. Note on back reads: Left: H. R. "Punk" Pinckard, editorial page editor, H-D, (worked for the Huntington Advertiser and the Dispatch, from 1922 to 1971).
Hubert Humphrey(center) on a campaign tour to WV.1968?

Hubert Humphrey(center) on a campaign tour to WV.1968?, b&w. Note on back reads: Hubert Humphrey (Humphrey was 38th Vice President of the United States under President Lyndon B. Johnson, from 1965 to 1969. Lost to Richard Nixon in 1968 presidential election.) On far right of photo is WV Sec of State Ken Hechler.
Jean Thomas, the Traipsin Woman, ca. 1960,

Jean Thomas, the Traipsin Woman, ca. 1960, b&w. Back reads: Jean Thomas this photo for Doris Miller Stamp of Mahan Photo Service, Ashland, Ky.
John T. Alley of Wayne County, WV, ca. 1960

John T. Alley of Wayne County, WV, ca. 1960, b&w. Back reads: John T. Alley Obit in folder states he died at age 96. Another article in folder states he was born in 1864, therefore died in 1960. he lived on Whites Creek in Wayne County, WV.
Marshall Pres. Stewart Smith, ca. 1960

Marshall College Pres. Stewart Smith, ca. 1960, b&w. Back reads: Stuart Smith, Marshall President.
Mrs. Ross F. Beckett (seated) head of the Huntington Poetry Guild

Mrs. Ross F. Beckett (seated) head of the Huntington Poetry Guild, ca. 1960, b&w. Back reads: Mrs. Ross F. Beckett, Huntington Poetry Guild.
Rev. Erville Sowards laying cornerstone for building in Burma, 1960-61

Rev. Erville Sowards laying cornerstone for building in Burma, 1960-61, b&w. Note on back reads: please return to Rev. E. E; Sowards, 143 St. John's Road, Rangoon, Burma.
Rev. J. H. Earl, Huntington, WV

Rev. J. H. Earl, Huntington, WV, b&w. Note on back reads: please return to Rev. Rev. J. H. Earl, 3350 Riverside Dr., City, 25702.
Riverview Methodist Church group, Huntington, 1960

Riverview Methodist Church group, Huntington, 1960 b&w. Letter with photo states Faith in Action Committee Riverview Methodist Church 3800 Riverside Drive Huntington, WV. From left to right: first row: Mr. Carl Skaggs, Mrs. Ruby Buckner Mrs. hazel Elkins, Mr. Clovis DeHart 2nd row: Miss Nancy kerns, Mrs. John Hemann, Mrs. Genevieve Chapman, Richard Tanner.
Spelling bee contestant, James Spaulding, Ft Gay High School, Wayne County

Spelling bee contestant, James Spaulding, Ft Gay High School, Wayne County, WV, b&w. Back reads: James Spaulding, Fort Gay High, Fort Gay, WV. (in folder with 1960's WV spelling bee contest materials).
TV star Jean Mowry, ca. 1960

TV star Jean Mowry, ca. 1960, b&w. TV star Jean Mowry appeared in "The Secret Storm" and other soaps.
Attendees at WV State Spelling Bee contest, April 29, 1960

J. Foster

Attendees at WV State Spelling Bee contest, April 29, 1960, b&w. Back has HUPCO photo stamp, dated Apr. 29, 1960.
Donald P. Plymale, pres of WV Vo-Ag Association, 1960

J. Foster

Donald P. Plymale, pres of WV Vo-Ag Association, 1960, b&w. Back reads: D. P. Plymale, HUPCO stamp with original date of Oct. 6, 1960 He was a teacher in Wayne County Schools for 38 years.
WV Governor Cecil Underwood giving talk in Huntington, Oct. 1, 1960

J. Foster

WV Governor Cecil Underwood giving talk in Huntington, Oct. 1, 1960 ., b&w. Note on back reads: Governor Cecil Underwood (Underwood was gov. of WV 1957 until 1961 and from 1997 until 2001) Hupco stamp with 1960 date.
Frank Brumfield examining fire damage of apartment building, Huntington, 1960

M. Kaplan

Frank Brumfield examining fire damage of apartment building, Huntington, 1960, b&w. Note attached said fire was at 3119 5th Ave Frank Brumfield, owner of property looking at damages. he is not the occupant of the apartment. Hupco stamp on back .
Huntington Highlawn Methodist Church executive committee, 1960

C. R. Stewart

Huntington Highlawn Methodist Church executive committee for business fund, 1960, b&w. Back reads: Executive Committee for Building fund campaign l to r: Mrs. C. a. Young J. W. Grobe Mrs. H. F. Vass H. F. Vass Mrs. E. D. Tomlinson J. P. Cutright R. B. Detrick H. F. Marcum H. E. Tschop.
Huntington Highlawn Methodist Church officers, 1960

C. R. Stewart

Huntington Highlawn Methodist Church officers, 1960, b&w. Back reads: Division I, l to r J. G. Deitz W,. E. Gaklyean James Zirkle R. J. Black Patrick Paden Gale Vorce.
Huntington Highlawn Methodist Church special gifts committee, 1960

C. R. Stewart

Huntington Highlawn Methodist Church special gifts committee 1960, b&w. Back reads: special gifts committee l to r: Mossbarger, J. A. Farriss, Omer McKelvey, W. W. Moeser, A. H. Marcum, H. F. Neal, G. Y. Hunt, J. F.
Pearl Toney Fraley, Sept. 1960

B. Zadd

Pearl Toney Fraley, Sept. 1960, b&w. Back reads: Pearl Toney Fraley (HUPCO stamp with date Sept. 19, 1960).
J.Fred Muggs, ca. 1950's

J.Fred Muggs, ca. 1950's, b&w. Back reads: J. Fred Muggs Lee Meriwether and Muggs were regulars on Dave Garroway's original "Today" TV show. Meriwether was the winner of the 1955 Miss America pageant. She also portrayal of Catwoman in the 1966 film version of Batman.
Lt. Gen. Bernard A. Schriever, USAF, 1959

Lt. Gen. Bernard A. Schriever, USAF, 1959, b&w. Back reads: Lt. Gen. Bernard A. Schriever stamp from Base Photo Lab, Andrews AFB, Washington 25, DC Folder contains official Air Force bio.
Old Huntington High School, Huntington, WV, 1959,

Old Huntington High School, Huntington, WV, 1959, b&w. Back reads: Huntington High (HUPCO stamp).