0276: Harlow Warren Papers, 1880-1979

This collection contains papers relating to Harlow’s work on “Beckley, U.S.A.”. They include photographs of people and places around Beckley (both identified and unidentified), mock-ups of front matter for the never completed fourth volume of “Beckley, U.S.A.”, printed materials and ephemera related to Beckley institutions or history.

Other materials include personal papers consisting of short form fiction snippets, a newspaper clipping file related to “Beckley, U.S.A.” and Beckley history, correspondence related to the donation of the collection, and genealogical materials.

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WVa Senator Tracy Hylton congratulating Leslie Haga, Jr., ca. 1970

WVa Senator Tracy Hylton congratulating Leslie Haga, Jr., ca. 1970, b&w Hylton was Senator for Raleigh and Wyoming Counties, WVa from 1964 to 1972. Back reads: Leslie Haga, Jr and Senator Tracy Hylton, representative of Raleigh and Wyoming counties.
Beckley Tire & Rubber Co., Beckley, WVa., ca. 1969

Beckley Tire & Rubber Co., Beckley, WVa., ca. 1969, b&w The Ford Mustang in the picture is believed to be a 1969 model.
Paul Gunter family, Raleigh County, Sept. 7, 1969

Paul Gunter family, Raleigh County, Sept. 7, 1969, b&w Note on back reads:Sept. 7, 1969-The Paul Gunter family. (complete list of everyone in photo)
WVa Governor Arch Alfred Moore Jr. ca.1969-1977

WVa Governor Arch Alfred Moore Jr. ca.1969-1977, b&w Arch Alfred Moore Jr. was governor of WV, 1969-1977.
Family of James C. Higgins, 1967

Family of James C. Higgins, 1967, b&w This collection is primarily on Raleigh County families & happenings. Label on back shows Vincent L. (baby on far right) was born jan 5, 1967.
VISTA workers David & Janice Bandy meet Jack Harley, Beckley,WVa, ca.1960's

VISTA workers, Raleigh County, David & Janice Bandy meet Jack Harley, Beckley, late 1960's, b&w Note on back reads:David and Janice Bandy VISTA workers for Raleigh County Mental Health, greeting Jack Harley of Vocational Rehab office in Beckley, WVa AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) was started in 1965.
Children of Larry Wayne Egnor, Crab Orchard, WVa, May 1966

Children of Larry Wayne Egnor, Crab Orchard, WVa, May 1966, b&w This collection is primarily on Raleigh County families & happenings. Note on back reads: Children of Larry Wayne Egnor and grandchildren of Russell and Lucille Bowman Egnor. Great grandchildren of Mr.& Mrs.Robert C.Egnor of Crab Orchard Melinda Robert Connie Bonnie Egnor May 1966
Jennings Randolph & Mary Kay James,National Cherry Blossom Ball, Apr 6, 1965

Senator Jennings Randolph escorting Mary Kay James to National Cherry Blossom Ball, Washington, Apr 6, 1965, b&w Back reads: Senator Jennings Randolph of WVa escorting the WVA Princess, Mary Kay James of Crab Orchard to the National Cherry Blossom Ball in Washington, DC, April 6, 1965. (Jennings served as US Senator from WV served from November 5, 1958 to January 3, 1985.
Luci Johnson & Lynda Bird Johnson, Cherry Blossom Ball, Washington,April 1965

Luci Johnson (standing) & Lynda Bird Johnson seated, Cherry Blossom Ball, Washington, April 1965, b&w Luci Johnson & Linda Bird were daughters of Pres & Mrs Lyndon Johnson. Note on back reads:Standing r to L: George James of Crab Orchard, his date Luci Johnson, seated Linda Bird Johnson, both daughters of Pres of the US.
National Cherry Blossom Ball, Washington, Luci Johnson 2nd from right, april 1965

National Cherry Blossom Ball, Washington, Luci Johnson 2nd from right, april 1965, b&w Luci Johnson was daughter of Pres & Mrs Lyndon Johnson. Note on back reads: L to R: Lt. Waugard, Mary K.James, Helene Lindo, Tommy James, Luci Johnson daughter of pres & Mrs Johnson, George James. Picture made April 1965 at Hylton Hotel.
Luci Johnson giving tour of White House, Washington, June 9, 1964

Luci Johnson giving tour of White House, Washington, June 9, 1964, b&w Back reads: Luci Johnson showing the rooms of the White House to some of her friends , including George James, center front row of Crab Orchard.
Carol Sue McKinney & Kennth James at US Naval Academy dance, June 4, 1962

Carol Sue McKinney & Kennth James at US Naval Academy dance, June 4, 1962,b&w McKinney was from Mullens, WVa. James from Crab Orchard, WVa
C& O train with "City of Beckley" car crossing Hawk's Nest Bridge, 1961

C& O train with "City of Beckley" car crossing Hawk's Nest Bridge, 1961, b&w. Back reads: 1961, Hawk's nest, C&O train and the "City of Beckley" car? Engine probably an EMD F7.
WVa Governor Wally Barron, 1961-1965

WVa Governor William W. "Wally" Barron, 1961-1965, b&w William Wallace "Wally" Barron was governor of WV from 1961-1965
Children from Beckley Child Care Center, Beckley, WVa, ca.1960's-70's

Children from Beckley Child Care Center, Beckley, WVa, ca.1960's-70's, b&w Newspaper photo lists all children in the photo. Mentions Beckley jaycees. (n.d.)
John Tanner (r) and Rocky Marciano, Beckley, WVa., ca.1956

John Tanner (r) and Rocky Marciano, Beckley, WVa.,ca. 1956, b&w Marciano was national Heavyweight boxing champion, who fought 1949 to 1955.
Briarcliff Garden Club, Beckley, WVa

Briarcliff Garden Club, Beckley, WVa,b&w the Briarcliff Country Club still exists at Beckley. (2019) Attached note gives names of all in photo.
"City of Beckley" Pullman car belonging to C&O Railroad, 1951

Harlow Warren

"City of Beckley" Pullman car belonging to C&O Railroad, 1951, b&w Back reads: this sleek streamliner got here just in time to see the era end. HW
WVa Governor Okey Patteson, ca. 1950

Autographed photo of WVa Governor Okey Patteson, ca. 1950, b&w back reads: Giovernor 1949-1953. Governor's office. autographed "Okey L. Patteson, Gov. 1949-1953"
Harlow Warren family, taken before 1947, Raleigh County,WVa

Harlow Warren family, taken before 1947, Raleigh County,WVa, b&w Back reads: Taken before 1947.
Children of Monis & Hallie Brammer Stanley, 1945

Children of Monis & Hallie Brammer Stanley, 1945, b&w Attached note reads: Monis & Hallie Brammer Stanley Children: patricia Ann Stanley Gilbert Leo Stanley Jimmy Dale Stanley picture made about 1945
Beckley male Chorus at Ashford Gen. Hospital, June 7, 1944

Beckley male Chorus at Ashford Gen. Hospital, White Sulphur Springs, WVA, June 7, 1944, b&w Note on back reads:Beckley Male Chorus, Ashford General Hospital, White Sulphur Springs, WVa,June 7, 1944 (Complete list of everyone in photo.)
Sophia High School Band, Raleigh County, WVA, 1944

Sophia High School Band, Raleigh County, WVA, 1944, b&w back reads: Sophia High School Band, 1944 (back has complete list of members)
Beckley Male Chorus, to benefit WWII soldiers, Dec. 10, 1943

Beckley Male Chorus, to benefit WWII soldiers, Dec. 10, 1943, b&w Back reads: Beckley Male Chorus, Dec 10-11, 1943 benefit Beckley Canteen service to traveling soldiers WW II. (List of all men in photo)
Lester Junior High School basketball team, 1940 champions

Lester Junior High School basketball team, Raleigh County, 1940 champions, b&w back reads: Lester Junior High School basketball team-1940 champions Top row, left: Coach Jack Williams (back has complete list of everyone in photo)