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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Lucian Furrow & sister Garnet, Crow, Raleigh County,WVa., 1938

Lucian Furrow & sister Garnet, Crow, Raleigh County,WVa., 1938, b&w Back reads: Lucian Furrow, from Crow & sister Garnet Furrow, lives in Beckley, 1938
Woodrow Wilson High School Band, Beckley, WVa, 1938-39

Woodrow Wilson High School Band, Beckley, WVa, 1938-39, b&w Note on back reads: Woodrow Wilson High School Band 1938-39, directed by Glenn Sallack
Journalism Class of 1933-34, Shady Springs High School, Raleigh County,WVa

Journalism Class of 1933-34, Shady Springs High School, Raleigh County,WVa, b&w Front caption reads: 1933-34 Shady Springs Journalism class Front: Bessie Qualls, Virginia Reed, elizabeth Kish, Nora Stump, Opal McKinney, June Adkins, Melba Waddell, Gertrude Pittman, James Hatcher Back: Raymond Foley, Harry White, Randolph Norton (teacher), Nora Lee Hedrick, Bob Wills, Elizabeth Reed and Ira Bennett
Three law enforcement officers, ca. 1930's

Three law enforcement officers, ca. 1930's, b&w. Certificate framed on wall is for some law enforcement award. Beckley, WVa Police Dept ??
William Henry Miller's newstand, Beckley Hotel, Beckley,Wva, 1928

William Henry Miller's newstand, Beckley Hotel, Beckley,Wva, 1928, b&w. Note on back reads: Wm. Henry Miller owned news stand Beckley Hotel 1928 (one of the magazines has date of 1928)
Auto race, Beckley, W.Va., Sunday, Oct. 23, 1927

Auto race, Beckley, W.Va., Sunday, Oct. 23, 1927, b&w Back reads: Sunday, Oct 23, 1927 Studio mark on front: Premier, Beckley,W.Va.
Miller family reunion, Carden Terrace, Raleigh County, WVa, 1927

Miller family reunion, Carden Terrace, Raleigh County, WVa, 1927, b&w List attached to back of photo lists all people in photo.
Turner & Ware Furniture Store on Main Street, Beckley,WVa, 1926,

Turner & Ware Furniture Store on Main Street, Beckley,WVa, 1926, b&w. Attached note reads: This is the new Turner & Ware Furniture Store on Main Street. On left is Bill Ware and on right, his father, Burwell Ware. Burwell was partner with Sam Turner.
Moving piano into new Beckley Presbyterian Church, 1925

Moving piano into new Beckley Presbyterian Church, 1925,b&w Back reads: John W. Eye second from left, A.Z. Lilly, H.L. Mondorf, George W. Blair, Miss Kate Johnson, R.T.L. Liston, & Rev. J. L Lineweaver. Church finished 1925.
Parade in Beckley, W.Va., ca. 1924

Harlow Warren

Parade in Beckley, W.Va., ca. 1924, b&w. Back reads: Harlan Ritchie, and stamp of Harlow Warren, 1924? (The movie playing at the theater was released in 1924)
Dalton sales class for 1923, Harlow Warren one of the students

Dalton sales class for 1923, Harlow Warren one of the students, b&w. Back reads: Dan Steible, teacher John Hart, pupil Harlow Warren, pupil
Beckley High School football team, Beckley,Wva, 1922-23

Beckley High School football team, Beckley,Wva, 1922-23, b&w. Note on back reads: B.H.S. 1922-23 foot ball squad.
Julian F. Hawley family, Beckley, Raleigh County, WVa, June 4, 1922

Julian F. Hawley family, Beckley, Raleigh County, WVa, June 4, 1922, b&w Front caption reads: The Julian F. Hawley Family, 408 3rd Ave, Beckley, WVA June 4, 1922 L to R: Myrtle Hawley Boso, J. Fred Hawley, Lela Hawley Mayne, Bert B. Hawley, Louise Cook Hawley (Mrs Julian), Julian F. Hawley, W. Sanford Hawley, Belle Hawley Snyder, Etta Hawley Snyder, Lissie Hawley Ellison, Ova Webb, Frances D. Hawley
Grover Greer & E. G. Miller riding mule "To-be" at Glen White mine, ca. 1921

Grover Greer & E. G. Miller riding mule "To-be" at Glen White mine, ca. 1921, b&w Back reads: Glen White tipple Standing: Grover Greer, E. G. Miller riding mule "To be" last mule to come out of Glen White mine.
Beckley Agriculture Club, ca. 1920's?

Beckley Agriculture Club, ca. 1920's?, b&w Back reads: Agriculture Club
Benjamin Franklin McCreery, 1878-1962, ca. 1920's?

Benjamin Franklin McCreery, 1878-1962, ca. 1920's?, b&w back reads: Benjamin Franklin McCreery, 1878-1962, son of James Thomas McCreery
"Bootlegging in the Boondocks," capture of a moonshine still, ca. 1920's

"Bootlegging in the Boondocks," capture of a moonshine still, ca. 1920's, b&w. Back reads: Bootlegging in the Boondocks
George W. Warren family of Raleigh County, 1920

George W. Warren family of Raleigh County, 1920, b&w back reads: Meet the family: picture of vice president, attorney, George Wm. Warren with his entire family George W. Warren was vice president of Bank of Raleigh
Wayman Redden posing at Grand View, Raleigh County, WVa, ca. 1920's

Wayman Redden posing at Grand View, Raleigh County, WVa, ca. 1920's, b&w Back reads: Wayman Redden, born 1897, died 1922, posed for picture
Beckley gathering of service men & women, ca. 1917?

Beckley gathering of service men & women, ca. 1917?, b&w Uniforms appear to be WWI era US infantry. Back contains partial ident list.
Children from Fair View School, Bolt, Raleigh County,WVa, 1915 or 1916

Children from Fair View School, Bolt, Raleigh County,WVa, 1915 or 1916, b&w Attached list identifies all children in the photo.
Dudley family, Glen White, WVa, 1915

Dudley family, Glen White, WVa, 1915 , b&w Note on back reads: Back, Father: Walter Figot Dudley Mother: Mary Florence James Dudley Photo 1915 glen white, WVa (back has entire list of subjects in photo)
Stafford "Dick" Riffe, ca. 1915

Stafford "Dick" Riffe, ca. 1915, b&w Back reads: Stafford "Dick" Riffe, 1889-1915, his mother was Ellen Warren.
Crab Orchard, Raleigh County, WVa, School, 1914-1915

Crab Orchard, Raleigh County, WVa, School, 1914-1915, b&w. Note on back reads: L. B. Legg, teacher, 1914-1915 school year, Crab Orchard School
Meeting of Knights of Pythias "Degree Team", Beckley, WVa, 1914

Meeting of Knights of Pythias "Degree Team", Beckley, WVa, 1914, b&w Back reads: K & P Degree Team 1914, Beckley Z. W. Lafon, Squire Ford McMilly, L.A. Mauck(?), Pasey Conner, Freand Calfee, paul Dye, Ben Morrison, J. Hugh Miller, Edgar Thompson