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.
The digitized items here do not represent the entirety of the Harlow Warren Papers, 1880-1979. To view what other materials are in this collection but not yet digitized and available online, search the guide to the Harlow Warren Papers, 1880-1979.
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Beckley High School Senior Literary Society, Beckley,Wva,
Beckley High School Senior Literary Society, Beckley,Wva, b&w. Note on back reads: Senior Literary Society
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Bill Gray, instructor, Chikara Judo Club, Beckley,WVa.
Bill Gray, instructor, Chikara Judo Club, Beckley,WVa., b&w Back reads: Chikara Judo Club, Bill Gray, instructor
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Bonnie Moore, of Beckley, riding "Lady Be Good", WVA Horseman's Assoc.
Bonnie Moore, of Beckley, riding "Lady Be Good", WVA Horseman's Association contest, b&w Back reads: WVA Horseman's Association, 1st place, Open English Pleasure horse competition, "Lady Be Good" ridden by Bonnie Moore of Moore Stables, Beckley and Rivesville, WVa.
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Crow Hotel, Crow, Raleigh County,W.va., ca. early 1900's
Crow Hotel, Crow, Raleigh County,W.va., ca. early 1900's, b&w Back reads: Mrs. Lena Hicks, Crow Hotel
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Duke James, son of Mr. & Mrs. K.R. James, Crab Orchard, WVa
Duke James, son of Mr. & Mrs. K.R. James, Crab Orchard, WVa, b&w Back reads: Duke James, son of Mr & Mrs K.R. jaes of Crab orchard, W.Va.
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Enoch Ward Cox, ca. 1900's?
Enoch Ward Cox, ca. 1900's?, b&w Back of postcard reads: Enoch Ward Cox, born Oct. 28, 1843, died Jan. 1917
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Fred O'Neal on horse, with two pistols, early 1900's
Fred O'Neal on horse, with two pistols, early 1900's, b&w Back reads: Fred O'Neal
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Joseph Cox & Isabelle Cox family, Raleigh County, WVa
Joseph Cox & Isabelle Cox family, Raleigh County, WVa, b&w Back reads: Top left: Wilbur Daniel Cox top middle: Erna Lillian Cox Top right: Lundie Cox Father: Joseph Loden Lafyette Cox Mother: Isabelle Tennessee Holbreck Hanshaw Cox Bottom Middle: Thornton Devore Cox Baby: Winnie Belle Cox
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"Mr. Big and Little," circus people, ca. early 1900's
"Mr. Big and Little," circus people, ca. early 1900's, b&w Back reads: Mr. Big and Junior, Little. Real names unavailable. (These are probably circus performers)
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Orchard Valley Woman's Club preparing gifts for retarded children, Raleigh Co,WV
Orchard Valley Woman's Club preparing gifts for retarded children, Orchard Valley, Raleigh County, WVa, b&w Note on back reads:Orchard Valley Woman's Club preparing gifts for Pemberton Day Care Center for retarded children: L to r: Mrs. Alden Deck Mrs. K.R. JHames Standing, l to r: Mrs. Charles Lively Mrs. Pearl Blevins Mrs Dolly Bolen
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Organizers of Mountain National Bank, Beaver, WVa,
Organizers of Mountain National Bank, Beaver, WVa, b&w Back reads: Organizers-Mountain National Bank, Beaver. L to r: Elmer Davis, Chariman K. D. Bowers, Secretary Joe L. Smith, Jr., Director Thomas L. Gray, Director Donald D. Hodson, Director Leo Vecellio, Director
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Rakes family reunion, Raleigh County,WVa, early 1900's
Rakes family reunion, Raleigh County,WVa, early 1900's, b&w Attached note reads: John T. Rakes & Catherine his wife Ana May Rakes Berta " Bell " Lulu " Eurl(?) W. " Oscar " Daniel " Walter C. " Charles " John H. "
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Raleigh County Agricultural Stabilization & Conservation Committee
Raleigh County Agricultural Stabilization & Conservation Committee, b&w Note on back reads:Office staff & county committeemen, US Dept of Agriculture, Raleigh County AgriculturalStabilization & Conservation Committee L to R: Franklin Lilly Rosie Bozo Robert L. Dillon Kelly Farmer D.W. Kinzer
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Sons and daughter of Mrs. K. R. James, Crab Orchard, W.Va.
Sons and daughter of Mrs. K. R. James, Crab Orchard, W.Va.,b&w Note attached reads: l to r: Mary, wife of Dr.William Moorman, Mrs. James, Thomas, Duke, George, Mr. James owner of "Life Saving Devices, Inc" Crab Orchard, WVa.
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The D.O. Covey general store, Surveyor, Raleigh County,W.va., ca. early 1900's
The D.O. Covey general store, Surveyor, Raleigh County,W.va., ca. early 1900's, b&w Back reads: Middle is uncle D. Owen Covey
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"Wind Crest," home of James Thomas McCreery, Bellepoint, WVa
"Wind Crest," home of James Thomas McCreery, Bellepoint, WVa, b&w Same size, but not a postcard. Back reads: Home of James Thomas McCReery, "Wind Crest", Bellepoint, West Va. (Summers County)
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WVa Veterans Education in Washington, meeting with senator Robert C. Byrd
WVa delegation from Veterans Education in Washington, meeting with senator Robert C. Byrd, b&w This collection is primarily on Raleigh County families & happenings. Note on back reads: Representatives from Veteran's Education & Training Div of WVA Dept of Education in Washington: Leon J. Downey of Charleston, Philip Pook of Beaver, Edward Zwolensky of Moundsville, Neil L. Gallaher of Morgantown, Bruce Begole of Shepherdstown & A. L Keyser of Huntington. (Senator Byrd seated far right)
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Gillian family, Raleigh County?, Mar. 1986(?)
Gillian family, Raleigh County?, Mar. 1986(?), col. This collection is primarily on Raleigh County families & happenings. Note on back reads: Gillian Family: Front: Charles B. Gillian, Diane Lynn Back Left to R: Concetta Mary, Jamie Toni, Patrick Warren and David Stephens
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Group from Beckley in Washington, Bobby Nelson second from left
Group from Beckley in Washington, Bobby Nelson second from left,b&w Bobby Nelson was mayor of Huntington, WVa 1986-93, and state senator 1982-1986.
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Beckley Fire Prevention Bureau, ca. 1976
Beckley Fire Prevention Bureau, ca. 1976, b&w Back of reads: Bureau of Fire Prevention L to R, front row Chief C.P. Connor (ret) 1-15-75 Capt. R. Dowdy Lt. L. Estep R. Cole Back Row, L to R Capt. C. Maynard, E. Settle, R. Leeber
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Mr. & Mrs. Harlow Warren on 60th anniversary, ca. 1975
Mr. & Mrs. Harlow Warren on 60th anniversary, ca. 1975, b&w Back reads: our 60th
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Charter members of Beckley Elks Lodge, Feb. 17, 1974
Charter members of Beckley Elks Lodge, Feb. 17, 1974, b&w Back reads: 2/17/74 Attached newspaper article gives names. (Some marked through)
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Day crew of Charles Crook Produce Co., Beckley, WVa, 1974
Day crew of Charles Crook Produce Co., Beckley, WVa, 1974, b&w Attached note reads: Part of Day crew: Norman Hamm Charles Bragg Toimmy Crook Junior Richmond Charles Crook Douglas Lilly Wilbert Lilly Dennis Hamm Ronald Cadle Donald Green
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Salesmen for the Charles Crook Produce Co., Beckley, WVa, 1974
Salesmen for the Charles Crook Produce Co., Beckley, WVa, 1974, b&w Back reads: Salesmen (part of team) Alvin Farley Guy Smith Charles Crook (front row, third from left) Lewis Kittle Ray Miller Gilbert Harrah, Jr Kenneth Crook Douglas Ballard
