This collection consists primarily of photographs compiled by the Huntington Parks and Recreation Department related to the Veteran's Memorial Field House in Huntington, West Virginia at the time of its demolition in 2012. Materials include photographs of events, social and sporting, at the Field House and other items including a short manuscript titled, “The Veterans Memorial Field House in Huntington, W. Va.: A History” by Stan Bumgardner as well as a program and tickets from the final game played at the Field House in 2012.
The digitized items here do not represent the entirety of the Huntington Parks and Recreation Photo Collection, 1950-2021. To view what other materials are in this collection but not yet digitized and available online, search the guide to the Huntington Parks and Recreation Photo Collection, 1950-2021.
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American country music singer Anthony Armstrong Jones,ca. 1970's
American country music singer Anthony Armstrong Jones,ca. 1970's, b&w. American country music singer Anthony Armstrong Jones. Born Ronnie Jones.
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Country music singer/songwriter Mel Tillis,ca. 1970's
Country music singer/songwriter Mel Tillis,ca. 1970's, b&w. American country music singer and songwriter. Most popular in the 1970's.
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Country music singer/songwriter Tammy Wynette,ca. 1970's
Country music singer/songwriter Tammy Wynette,ca. 1970's, b&w. American country music singer-songwriter and one of country music's best-known artists and biggest-selling female singers.
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Group table at Memorial Field House, 360 communications event
Group table at Memorial Field House, 360 communications event, col. This was an event "Business at the Beach" sponsored by 360 (degree) Communications. 360 Communications is a business internet company.
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Huntington,WVa., Reserve Police officer T. D. McCollouch
Huntington,WVa., Reserve Police officer T. D. McCollouch, col. Folder captioned: Pictures of towns people.
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Playing volleyball at Memorial Field House, 360 communications event
Playing volleyball at Memorial Field House, 360 communications event, col. This was an event "Business at the Beach" sponsored by 360 (degree) Communications.
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Welcome poster at Memorial Field House, 360 communications event
Welcome poster at Memorial Field House, 360 communications event, col. This was an event "Business at the Beach" sponsored by 360 (degree) Communications. 360 Communications is a business internet company.
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Program for last basketball game played in Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, Feb 10,2012, col.
Program for last basketball game played in Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, Feb 10,2012, col. All proceeds went to Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District.
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Tickets to last basketball game played in Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, Feb 10,2012, col.
Tickets to last basketball game played in Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, Feb 10,2012, col. All proceeds went to Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District.
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St. Joseph Invitational basketball tournament, Memorial Field House,
Cabell Midland Hi students at St. Joseph Invitational basketball tournament, Memorial Field House, Huntington, 2003, col. Folder captioned: St. Joe Invitational, Girls shirts say 2003.
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St. Joseph Invitational basketball tournament, Memorial Field House,
St. Joseph Invitational basketball tournament, Memorial Field House, Huntington, col. Folder captioned: St. Joe Invitational,.
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St. Joseph Invitational basketball tournament, Memorial Field House,
St. Joseph Invitational basketball tournament, Memorial Field House, Huntington, col. Folder captioned: St. Joe Invitational,.
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St. Joseph Invitational basketball tournament, Memorial Field House,
St. Joseph Invitational basketball tournament, Memorial Field House, Huntington, col. Folder captioned: St. Joe Invitational,.
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St. Joseph Invitational basketball tournament, Memorial Field House,
St. Joseph Invitational basketball tournament, Memorial Field House, Huntington, col. Folder captioned: St. Joe Invitational,.
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St. Joseph Invitational basketball tournament, Memorial Field House, Feb. 1997
St. Joseph Invitational basketball tournament, Memorial Field House, Huntington, Feb. 1997, col. Folder captioned: St. Joe Invitational, back of folder time stamped 02/10/97.
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St. Joseph Invitational basketball tournament, Memorial Field House, Feb. 1997
St. Joseph Invitational basketball tournament, Memorial Field House, Huntington, Feb. 1997, col. Folder captioned: St. Joe Invitational, back of folder time stamped 02/10/97.
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E. Huntington Kiwanis International pancake breakfast, Memorial Field House,1991
East Huntington Kiwanis International pancake breakfast, Memorial Field House, Apr 1991, col. Folder captioned: East Huntington Kiwanis International (names from their badges: Doyle Bias (left) and Ray Abraham (right).
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Country and religious quartet, Statler Brothers, ca. 1980
Country and religious quartet, Statler Brothers, ca. 1980, col. American country music, gospel, and vocal group. The quartet was formed in 1955. Active 1955–2002. May have opened for Johnny Cash at Field House in 1972??.
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Singer, songwriter Ronnie McDowell, ca. 1980
Singer, songwriter Ronnie McDowell, ca. 1980, b&w. American country music artist and songwriter. Became famous 1977 with song about Elvis.
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WVU vs Marshall basketball, Memorial Field House, 1978
Bob Gay
WVU vs Marshall basketball, Memorial Field House, 1978, b&w. HUPCO stamp on back with date.
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Floor of Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, ca..1972
Floor of Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, ca.1972, b&w. Other items and articles in this folder are dated 1972.
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Panoramic view of front of Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, ca..1972
Panoramic view of front of Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, ca.1972, b&w. Other items and articles in this folder are dated 1972.
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Tennis star Virginia Wade, ca. 1970's
Tennis star Virginia Wade, ca. 1970's, b&w. She was professional tennis player from Great Britain. Won Wimbledon, 1977.
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Front door view of Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, ca.1972
Rick Haye
Front door view of Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, ca.1972, b&w. Back reads: outside the field house (Rick Haye stamp on back) Other items and articles in this folder are dated 1972.
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MU basketball stars, inside Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, ca.1972
Rick Haye
MU basketball stars, inside Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, ca.1972, b&w. Back reads: Inside the field house (Rick Haye stamp on back) Other items and articles in this folder are dated 1972.
