This collection includes materials from Gil Kleinknecht’s personal collection of historic West Virginia and Ohio materials related to police work. The collection also includes Huntington Police Department annual reports, relevant laws and codes, manuals,, and artifacts related to the work of policing in Huntington, West Virginia and the surrounding areas.
The digitized items here do not represent the entirety of the Gil Kleinknecht Papers, 1899-1973. To view what other materials are in this collection but not yet digitized and available online, search the guide to the Gil Kleinknecht Papers, 1899-1973.
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Huntington Police Dept. emergency medical vehicle, 1972
Huntington Police Dept. emergency medical vehicle for comminity service officers, 1972, b&w. Vehicle operated by the HPD Community service officers (CSO's) to provide emergency medical service and ambulance transportation for the community. (1972 Chevrolet).
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Huntington Police Dept. emergency medical vehicle, 1972
Huntington Police Dept. emergency medical vehicle for comminity service officers, 1972, b&w. Caption on back reads: Community service officer program, 1972. Vehicle operated by the Community service officers (CSO's) to provide emergency medical service and ambulance transportation for the community. (1972 Chevrolet).
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West Virginia Chiefs of Police Association first meeting, Oct. 1972
West Virginia Chiefs of Police Association first meeting, Oct. 1972, b&w. caption on back reads: West Virginia Chiefs of Police Association first meeting Oct. 1972. front row, l to r: Unknown, Col. Bonar, WVa State police, Chief Gil Kleinknecht, Chief dotson, Bluefield Police Dept., Chief Paleta, Clarksburg Police Dept, Chief Durrett, Beckley Police Dept., Chief Morris Charleston Police Dept. Back row, l to r: Unknown, unknown, unknown, Capt. Red Noble, HPD, Col. Reger, State Planning Agency.
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City of Huntington Centennial Celebration and Parade, 1971
City of Huntington Centennial Celebration and Parade, 1971, b&w. caption on back reads: Huntington Centennial Parade 1971. Kangaroo Court held by Huntington Policde Dept: l to r: Chief Gil Kleinknecht, Lt. Donald Salyers, Mr. James Bowen, officer Dewey Scites.
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Huntington Police Dept.van, Huntington parade, 1971
Huntington Police Dept. van, Huntington parade, 1971, b&w. Stamps on back show Sept. 6, 1905 and Artist: Ehrhart.
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Huntington Police Dept. marked patrol vehicle , 1969-70
Huntington Police Dept. marked patrol vehicle 1969-70, b&w. Caption on back reads: New marked Huntington police patrol vehicle, 1969-70 Photo shows introduction of the "Buddy bumpers" for pushing disabled vehicles. Plymouth Fury.
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Huntington Police Dept. officers, 1969
Huntington Police Dept. officers, 1969, b&w. Back reads: 1969 Huntington Police Dept. G.H. Kleinknecht, chief, Edward Ewing, City Manager.
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Huntington Police officer interview Board, 1969-70
Huntington Police officer interview Board, 1969-70, b&w. Caption on back reads: Huntington Police Officer Interview Board, 1969-70 Board appointed to interview and evaluate applicants for position of probationary police officer. l to r: Capt. Azel Bryant (Chief of Detectives), Lt. Ted Barr, Lt. Donald Salyers, Chief Gil Kleinknecht, Capt. Cliff Jarrell, Sgt Carl Blevins.
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Chief Kleinknecht announcing establishment of Huntinton Junior Police, 1968
Establishment of Huntington Junior Police, 1968, b&w. Caption on back reads: Establishment of the Huntington Junior Police, 1968. Chief Gil Kleinknecht demonstrating a machine gun, location: HPD training room.
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Chief Gil Kleinknecht and Sgt. Ottie Adkins inventory illegal alcohol seized during raid,
HPD Chief Gil Kleinknecht and Sgt. Ottie Adkins inventory illegal alcohol seized during raid, 1967, b&w. Caption on back reads: Chief Gil Kleinknecht and Sgt. Ottie Adkins, and unknown policeman, inventory alcohol seized during a raid on a Huntington bootlegger operation.
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HPD Chief Gil Kleinknecht presents Award to Sgt. Ottie Adkins, 1967
HPD Chief Gil Kleinknecht presents American Legion Award to Sgt. Ottie Adkins, 1967, b&w. Caption on back reads: Chief Gil Kleinknecht presents to Sgt. Ottie Adkins a Certificate of Appreciation from the American Legion. Adkins later became Huntington Police Chief and Sheriff of Cabell County.
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Huntington Police Dept. Chief Gil Kleinknecht announcing promotions, 1967
Huntington Police Dept. new promotions, Chief Gil Kleinknecht in suit, 3rd from left, 1967, b&w. Caption on back reads: Huntington Police Dept., New promotion, 1967 l to r: Officer Arthur Baumgartner, officer Carl Blevins, Chief Gil Kleinknecht, (Unidentified) Sgt. W. C. Dick, (Unidentified), Sgrt. Henry Reger.
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Patrons of an after hours club in Huntington, during police raid
Patrons of an after hours club near Marshall in Huntington, during police raid, ca. 1967, b&w. Caption on back reads: After hours club patrons? Located one block from Marshall U campus. Photo taken during arrest and search.
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Police raid on an after hours club in Huntington
Police raid on an after hours club near Marshall in Huntington, ca. 1967, b&w.
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Dedication of Huntington Police Communications Center, 1966
Dedication of Huntington Police Communications Center, 1966, b&w. Caption on back reads: Dedication of new Huntington Police Communications center and records bureau, 1966. Left to right: Sgt. Ted Barr, City Manager Edward Ewing. (Barr later became Chief of police).
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HPD Chief Gil Kleinknecht demonstrating new equipment, 1966
Gil Kleinknecht,Huntington Police Dept. demonstration of new equipment, 1966, b&w. Caption on back reads: Chief Gil Kleinknecht demonstrates new 35mm camera used to photograph latent fingerprints at crime scenes.
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Huntington police chief swearing-in ceremony, Apr. 19, 1966
Huntington police chief swearing-in ceremony, Apr. 19, 1966, b&w. Caption on back reads: Gil Kleinknecht receiving his oath of office from Mrs. Florence Williams, Huntington City Clerk. Short bio of Kleinknecht on back of photo.
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Huntington Police Dept. Chief Gil Kleinknecht on gambling raid, Sept. 1966
Huntington Police Dept. Chief Gil Kleinknecht on gambling raid, Sept. 1966, b&w. Caption on back reads: After-hours club bambling raid, 1966. Chief Gil Kleinknecht removing seized furniture from after hours club operating a few blocks from Marshall University.
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New Huntington Police Dept. promotions and retirements, 1966
New Huntington Police Dept. promotions and retirements, 1966, b&w. Caption on back reads: Huntington Police Department, new promotions, 1966 Front row, l to r: Chief Gil Kleinknecht, Capt. Red Noble, Lt. Jimmy Hunter, Sgt. ___ Whitten. Back row, l to r: Capt. Nelson Paden, Capt. Ted Barr, Sgt. James L.White, Sgt Eris Fry (Ted Barr later served as sheriff of Cabell County).
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Aerial view of downtown Huntington, W.Va., 1965
Aerial view of downtown Huntington, W.Va., 1965, b&w. Caption on back reads: Aerial view, Huntington, West Virginia, 1965, Photograph facing east toward Marshall University. Cabell County Courthouse in block by itself, in lower middle.
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Aerial view of downtown Huntington, W.Va., 1965
Aerial view of downtown Huntington, W.Va., 1965, b&w. Caption on back reads: Aerial view, Huntington, West Virginia, 1965, Photograph facing northeast with Marshall University in top right corner. Ohio River in upper part of photo.
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Huntington W.Va. Police Dept., Communication Center, May 1965
Huntington, W.Va. Police Dept.,Communication Center, May 1965, b&w. Caption on back reads: Antiquated Huntington Police Communication center, May 1965, police officer William Jolley.
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Colorized copy of Huntington Police Dept. during 1913 Flood
Colorized copy of Huntington Police Dept. during 1913 Flood, col. Label on back and notation read: Htg Police Dept, Flood of 1913, Police Chief Sam Davis far left sitting.
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Original sketch for Puck Magazine, Jan. 1910
Original sketch for Puck Magazine, Jan. 1910, b&w. Stamps on back show Jan. 13, 1910 and sent to Overlay Dept. Jan. 26, 1910.
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Original sketch for Puck Magazine, 1908
Original sketch for Puck Magazine, Feb. 1908, b&w. Stamps on back dated Feb. 3, 1908 and sent to overlay Dept. Feb. 11, 1908.
