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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Samuel Kemper Hatton, born 1838 died 1904
Samuel Kemper Hatton, born 1838 died 1904, b&w. Back reads: Samuel Kemper Hatton, born in Wayne Co. [WV] 1838, died in N.D. 1904, buried in Illinois. Married Francis Nichols Viers at Grayson, Ky 1859. (HUPCo stamp with date Dec 3, 1959).
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Chinese opera puppets made by Mrs. Edward Williams 1959
Jack Burnett
Chinese opera puppets made by Mrs. Edward Williams 1959, b&w. Newspaper article in folder states puppets were made by Huntington woman, Mrs. Edward Williams. From left: Hero, Bride, Warlord, Old Man and Clown. (HUPCO stamp on back has date Sept 1, 1959).
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Chinese porcelain figure by Mrs. Edward Williams 1959
Jack Burnett
Chinese porcelain figure by Mrs. Edward Williams 1959, b&w. Newspaper article in folder states puppets were made by Huntington woman, Mrs. Edward Williams. caption in newspaper reads: "unusual Kuan Yin showing Christian influence. (HUPCO stamp on back has date Sept 1, 1959).
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Mrs. Edward Williams of Huntington helping children build Chinese opera puppets
Jack Burnett
Mrs. Edward Williams of Huntington helping children build Chinese opera puppets, 1959, b&w. Newspaper article in folder states puppets were made by Huntington woman, Mrs. Edward Williams. (HUPCO stamp on back has date Sept 1, 1959).
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Unidentified boy viewing Chinese opera puppets, 1959
Jack Burnett
Unidentified boy viewing Chinese opera puppets, 1959, b&w. Newspaper article in folder states puppets were made by Huntington woman, Mrs. Edward Williams. Puppets in photo are "Virgin and Good Samaritan characters" (HUPCO stamp on back has date Sept 1, 1959).
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Miss Cilest Lewis (center) and her 2 sisters, July 1959
H. M. Cazad
Miss Cilest Lewis (center) and her 2 sisters, July 1959, b&w. Back reads: Mrs. Fulwood, Miss Cilest Lewis Mrs. Vaughan Sisters (HUPCO photo stamp with date July 16, 1959).
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Dr. John W. Hollister and two students, July 1959
H. Eplion
Dr. John W. Hollister and two students, July 1959, b&w. Back reads: Dr. John W. Hollister James Coinley John Frye (HUPCO stamp with date July 17, 1959).
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Grave of Virgil Hatton, Hatton Cemetery, Wayne Co.,WV
Virgil Hatton
Grave of Virgil Hatton, Hatton Cemetery, Wayne Co.,WV, 1959, b&w. Back reads: In the Hatton Cemetery about one mile south of Prichard [Wayne County, WV].
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Graves in Hatton Cemetery, Wayne Co.,WV
Virgil Hatton
Graves in Hatton Cemetery, Wayne Co.,WV, 1959, b&w. Back reads: In the Hatton Cemetery about one mile south of Prichard [Wayne County, WV].
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Frank Vandergrift supervising construction of industrial missionary church, 1958
Frank Vandergrift supervising construction of industrial missionary church, 1958, b&w. Note on back reads: Industrial Missionary?, Frank Vandergrift (right) supervises construction work. With him is Belgian contractor. Stamp reads Presbyterian Bd of Education and HUPCO stamp.
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Meeting over Presbyterian church construction in Korea, 25 Mar 1958
Meeting over Presbyterian church construction in Korea, 25 Mar 1958., b&w. Typed note included in folder: The minister, third from left, the school principal, fourth from left, and members of their staffs inspect plans for the Presbyterian church seen rising behind them through the combined efforts of the Army and the Presbyterian mission during the Korean combat. (This was part of the recovery program for Korea).
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Mrs. Sterling Hamlet with Jesse Stuart (on right), ca. 1958,
Mrs. Sterling Hamlet with Jesse Stuart (on right), ca. 1958, b&w. Note on back reads: L. Mrs. Sterling Hamlet (nee Theodosia Kirkland), past president, Women' s Club of Huntington. R. Jesse Stuart (Author's luncheon).
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Huntington, WV men's church group, Nov. 1958
H. Eplion
Huntington, WV men's church group, Nov. 1958, b&w. Note on back reads: HUPco photo stamp on back shows photographer was H. Eplion and it was taken Nov. 29, 1958 Attached note reads: R. C. Plymale--Trustee E. s. Webster--Supt. Sunday School L. V. White--chairman, official board Charles A Newman, Chairman William T. Ellis--Treas. Parsonage Func George Anderson--Lay Leader.
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Edgar Newman (left), Rev. & Mrs. Benjamin R. James, Jr., son Jon Mark, 1958
J. Foster
Edgar Newman (left), Rev. & Mrs. Benjamin R. James, Jr., Jon Mark James, 1958., b&w. Attached note reads: Edgar Newman member since 1878, Rev. & Mrs. Benjamin R. James, Jr. Jon mark James-2 years old.
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Grave of Virgil Hatton, Hatton Cemetery, Wayne Co.,WV
Virgil Hatton
Grave of Virgil Hatton, Hatton Cemetery, Wayne Co.,WV, 1958, b&w. Other photos in this group state: In the Hatton Cemetery about one mile south of Prichard [Wayne County, WV].
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Mrs. Jack Barron, 1957
Mrs. Jack Barron, 1957, b&w. Back reads: Mrs. jack Barron Stamps for Resources Dept., United Christian Missionary Society, Indianapolis, Ind. and HUPCO dated Oct(?) 1957.
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Robert C. Mueller, Jan. 1957
Robert C. Mueller, Jan. 1957, b&w. Back reads: Adv. Wednesday, Robert C. Mueller HUPCO stamp of McHale & Hill photography, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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First Congregational Church, Huntington, WV, 1957
Jack B.
First Congregational Church, Huntington, WV, 1957 b&w. Note on back reads: first Congregational Church, 5th Ave & 7th St, city HUPCO stamp.
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Original pews in First Congregational Church, Huntington, WV, 1957
Jack B.
original pews in First Congregational Church, Huntington, WV, 1957 b&w. Note on back reads: pews HUPCO stamp.
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Pulpit & organ in First Congregational Church, Huntington, WV, 1957
Jack B.
Pulpit and organ in First Congregational Church, Huntington, WV, 1957 b&w. Note on back reads: pulpit HUPCO stamp.
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Group cleaning lawn, Huntington, WV, 1957
Jack Burnett
Group cleaning lawn, Huntington, WV, 1957, b&w. Attached note reads: Bob Davis-with lawn mower Patricia Wellman Mrs. L. G. George-with water pitcher with wagon: Mike Perky Dale Ballengee Lloyd Lee Bledsoe--watching.
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Graves in Hatton Cemetery, Wayne Co.,WV
Virgil Hatton
Graves in Hatton Cemetery, Wayne Co.,WV, 1957, b&w. Back reads: In the Hatton Cemetery about one mile south of Prichard [Wayne County, WV] Stamp reads: Virgil Hatton, 136 E 9th Ave, Huntington, WV.
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Dedication of the Jesse Stuart monument in Greenup, Ky., 1957
Kaplan
Dedication of the Jesse Stuart monument in front of Greenup County Courthouse, Greenup, Ky., 1957, b&w. Jesse Stuart is just to left of monument, leaning against it. HUPCO stamp on back without date.
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Jesse Stuart at his home office, ca. 1957
Kaplan
Jesse Stuart at his home office, ca. 1957, b&w. HUPCO stamp on back without date.
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Jean Thomas,27th American Folk Song Society meeting, 1957
Norman Mahan
Jean Thomas conducting 27th American Folk Song Society meeting, 1957, b&w. Jean Thomas in dark dress, right center (bare head) (HUPCO Photo Dept. stamp ).
