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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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 (HUPCO Photo Dept. stamp ).
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Jean Thomas, boarding airplane at Huntington Tri-State Airport, 30 July 1957
Norman Mahan
Jean Thomas, the Traipsin Woman, boarding airplane at Huntington Tri-State Airport, July 1957, b&w. Back reads: Jean Thomas. Photo by Norman Mahan for Doris Miller H-D. (HUPCO Photo Dept. stamp dated July 30, 1957).
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Anna Mary Muncy singing at Jennie Wiley Chapter of DAR, Kermit,WVa.
Jean Thomas
Anna Mary Muncy of Kermit, WV singing at Jennie Wiley Chapter of DAR, Kermit, ca. 1957, b&w. Back reads: Anna Mary Muncy ballad singer, Kermit, WV Mis Jessie Baker, teacher and accompanist. The picture was made at a regional meeting at Kermit, Jennie Wiley Chapter DAR.
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Dr. Alice Mark medical missionary to India, 1956,
Dr. Alice Mark, medical missionary to India, 1956, b&w. Typed note included in folder: Tells story of Dr. Alice Mark, medical missionary to the American Baptist Mission Hospital at Gauhata, Assam, India, 1956. Spent time in Huntington observing techniques at Cabell-Huntington Hospital.
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Dr. Alice Mark medical missionary to India, 1956, giving instructions
Dr. Alice Mark medical missionary to India, 1956, giving instructions to student nurse, b&w. Typed note included in folder: Tells story of Dr. Alice Mark, medical missionary to the American Baptist Mission Hospital at Gauhata, Assam, India, 1956. Spent time in Huntington observing techniques at Cabell-Huntington Hospital.
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Joseph A. Garshaw, Central Christian Church, Huntington, WV
Joseph A. Garshaw, Central Christian Church, Huntington, WV, b&w. Back reads: Joseph A. Garshaw Central Christian Church Huntington, WV.
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Rev. Glenn Dick, Central Christian Church, Huntington, WV
Rev. Glenn Dick, Central Christian Church, Huntington, WV, b&w. Back reads: Rev. Glenn Dick.
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Jesse Stuart at his home office, July 1, 1955
Kaplan
Jesse Stuart at his home office, July 1, 1955, b&w. HUPCO stamp on back has date July 1, 1955.
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Jesse Stuart in his home office, ca. 1955
Kaplan
Jesse Stuart in his home office, ca. 1955, b&w. HUPCO stamp on back without date. Other photos in folder with similar setting and clothes are dated 1955.
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Naomi Deane Stuart, wife of Jesse Stuart, ca. 1955
Kaplan
Naomi Deane Stuart, wife of Jesse Stuart, ca. 1955, b&w. HUPCO stamp on back without date. In 1939, Stuart married Naomi Deane Norris, a school teacher.
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Harry Gossard, murderer of Karen Mauk, Nov. 1954
Harry Gossard, murderer of Karen Mauk, Nov. 1954, b&w. Typed note states: harry Gossard (left, in handcuffs) and Sgt. James A. Blair, Pa State Police. She was 6 years old, and accosted and murdered in Pa. by Harry Gossard in Oct. 1954. HUPCO stamp.
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Karen Mauk, Oct. 1954
Karen Mauk, Oct. 1954, b&w. Back reads: Karen Mauk She was 6 years old, and accosted and murdered in Pa. by Harry Gossard in Oct. 1954. HUPCO stamp.
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Cruise ship "Carla C" which sailed from 1952 to the 1990's,
Cruise ship "Carla C" which sailed from 1952 to the 1990's, b&w. Flandre, also known as Carla C, Carla Costa, and Pallas Athena, was an ocean liner and cruise ship that took passengers on transatlantic voyages and on Caribbean and Mediterranean cruises from 1952 to 1994. She was operated by the French Line, Costa Cruises, and the Epirotiki Line.
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Huntington, WV, Poetry Guild, Sept. 13, 1952
Huntington. WV, Poetry Guild, Sept. 13, 1952, b&w. Back reads: Poetry Guild, and Doris Miller 245 6th Ave.
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autographed photo of Roy Lee Harmon, poet laureate of WV
Autographed photo of Roy Lee Harmon, poet laureate of WV, b&w. Autographed on front with: Sincerely yours, Roy Lee Harmon Roy Lee Harmon (October 7, 1900-April 7, 1981) was poet laurate of WV and recognized author.
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Dr. George G. Bell, Boyd Co., KY., Judge, 1937-1941
Dr. George G. Bell, Boyd Co., KY., Judge, 1937-1941, b&w. Back reads: Dr. George G. Bell, well known through the Ky mountains as "the tooth dentist" first republican to be elected County Judge in 25 years. Served as county judge from 1937 to 1941. He died in Ashland mar. 23, 1953. Stamp from Jean Thomas.
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Joseph Dempsey Copley, ca. 1950's
Joseph Dempsey Copley, ca. 1950's, b&w. Back reads Joseph Dempsey Copley (my father) in typical outfit and pose. probably taken in the 50's. (signed) Joseph B. Copley.
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Lee Meriwether and J.Fred Muggs, ca. 1950's
Lee Meriwether and J.Fred Muggs, ca. 1950's, b&w. 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.
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The Eddie Hawks Trio, gospel music singers, ca. 1950's
The Eddie Hawks Trio, gospel music singers, ca. 1950's, b&w. Back reads: Eddie hawks Trio consists of Paul Furrow (standing) Eddie and Dana Hawks All three are accomplished musicians Service at the 10th Ave Church of God, Huntington, WV Friday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 pm Rev. J. F. O'Hara, Pastor.
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Jesse Stuart & wife Deane survey their 800 acre farm, ca. 1950's,
Kaplan
Jesse Stuart & wife Deane survey their 800 acre farm, ca. 1950's, b&w. Typed note reads: Jesse and Deane Stuart take a bird's eye view of their 800-acre farm from the top of a high ridge which is the setting of his novel, The Good Spirit of Laurel Ridge. HUPCO stamp on back has date July 1, 1955.
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P/R photo of Charles Bickford, actor, ca. 1949,
P/R photo of Charles Bickford, actor, ca. 1949, b&w. Typed press release attached. when he starred in "Roseanna McCoy" in 1949 Bickford (1891-1967) was nominated for 3 Academy Awards.
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Bunny Maupin,1948, twin to Gay
Bunny Maupin,1948, twin to Gay, b&w. Back reads: Bunny Stamp from Boice Studio, Va. Beach, Va. Twins were born Aug. 26, 1930.
