0852: James E. Casto Papers

This collection contains information of early Huntington, Charleston, Guyandotte, and surrounding area West Virginia businesses in the forms of advertisements, business letterhead, ink blotters, photographs, and publications. Items span from the mid-1880s to the mid-1980s.

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Envelope from the Huntington Hotel, postmarked July 6, 1919, col.

Envelope from the Huntington Hotel, postmarked July 6, 1919, col. Letter with this envelope on Huntington Hotel letterhead, same date. A. E. Kelly, Prop.
Conductors for the Ohio Valley Electric Railroad, Huntington, WVa.,ca. 1914

Conductors for the Ohio Valley Electric Railroad, Huntington, WVa.,ca. 1914, b&w. The Ohio Valley Electric RR was a street car railroad in Huntington,WVA. Caption on image reads "Quillin, '14" Back reads: Right front seated: C. R. Garwood, conductor, Huntington,WVa.
Newsletter or booklet the "Tattler", published by students of Huntington High School, Huntington, WVa, b&w.

Newsletter or booklet the "Tattler", published by students of Huntington High School, Huntington, WVa, b&w. This was Vol. 6, No.1. Contained class notes, athletics, alumni, and news in rhyme.
C&O RR Mikado engine No. 820, after raising from Guyandotte River, June, 1913

C&O RR Mikado engine No. 820, after raising from Guyandotte River, June, 1913, b&w. This engine crashed through the Guyandotte Bridge near Huntington,WVa, Jan. 1, 1913, killing the crew and 6 bridge workers. This was a heavy, 2-8-2 steam engine. Wreck crews had to wait until a low water lever in June to raise the engine.
C&O RR Mikado engine No. 820, after raising from Guyandotte River, June, 1913

C&O RR Mikado engine No. 820, after raising from Guyandotte River, June, 1913, b&w. This engine crashed through the Guyandotte Bridge near Huntington,WVa, Jan. 1, 1913, killing the crew and 6 bridge workers. This was a heavy, 2-8-2 steam engine. Wreck crews had to wait until a low water lever in June to raise the engine.
Guyandotte, WVa, railroad bridge disaster, Jan. 1913

Guyandotte, WVa, railroad bridge disaster, Jan. 1913, b&w. C&O RR engine No. 820 crashed through the Guyandotte Bridge near Huntington,WVa, Jan. 1, 1913, killing the crew and 6 bridge workers. The two steam cranes were brought in to raise the fallen engine.
Postcard set of images of the 1913 Flood in Huntington,WVa.

Fan-fold postcard set of images of the 1913 Flood in Huntington,WVa., b&w. 23 images, including one of Marshall College. Front cover had no postmark, no addressee, titled: "Flood Views Huntington,W.Va., March 1913."
Small special edition of Huntington Herald-Dispatch about 1913 flood, Apr. 1, 1913, b&w..

Small special edition of Huntington Herald-Dispatch about 1913 flood, Apr. 1, 1913, b&w.. Contains articles on those drowned or injured.
Bank check from Emmons-Hawkins Hardware Co. to January & Wood Co., Mar. 19, 1912, col.

Bank check from Emmons-Hawkins Hardware Co. to January & Wood Co., Mar. 19, 1912, col. Check in the amount of $14.44 drawn on First National Bank, Huntington,WVa. This check has a perforated "paid" stamp.
Program for Huntington Theatre for the Huntington Elks in Vaudeville, June, 1912, col.

Program for Huntington Theatre for the Huntington Elks in Vaudeville, June, 1912, col. Printed by Standard Printing & Publishing Co., Huntington, WV.
Program for recital by Amelita Galli-curci, Nov. 11, 1912, Huntington,WVa, col.

Program for recital by Amelita Galli-curci, Nov. 11, 1912, Huntington,WVa, col. This recital was held in the Huntington City Auditorium. Amelita Galli-Curci (18 November 1882 – 26 November 1963) was an Italian coloratura soprano.
Post Office workers, Huntington, W.Va.., post office building, ca. 1900-1910

Post Office workers, Huntington, W.Va., post office building, ca. 1900-1910, b&w. A calendar on the wall behind the man on far right may be for 1910.
Advertising card for the St.James Hotel, Huntington, WVa., Harry Funk, Prop., b&w

Advertising card for the St. James Hotel, Huntington, WV., Harry Funk, Prop., b&w. The back of the card gives the owner's philosophy about his business.
Post Office workers, 9th St & 5th Ave,Huntington, W.Va.., ca. 1900

Post Office workers, 9th St & 5th Ave, Huntington, W.Va., ca. 1900, b&w. Believed to be ca. 1900-1905.
Envelope with Marshall College image, dated Sept. 1899, col.

Envelope with Marshall College image, dated Sept. 1899, col. Excellent image of Marshall College, before the two buildings were joined to make Old Main. Postmarked Ashland, Ky Sept. 20, 1899
Letter on Sehon, Blake & Co. letterhead to N&W Railroad, Mar. 15, 1897, col.

Letter on Sehon, Blake & Co. letterhead to N&W Railroad, Mar. 15, 1897, col. This company was the forerunner to Sehon, Stevenson & Co., a well-known Huntington wholesaler.
Students and teachers at 4th Avenue Buffington School, Huntington,WVa., 1895

Students and teachers at 4th Avenue Buffington School, Huntington,WVa., 1895., col. Back is marked "Taken 1895" It is with two other Buffington School pictures, and is assumed to have been taken at that school.
Inter-bank transaction, Bank of Huntington, Huntington,WVa, July 13, 1892, b&w.

Inter-bank transaction, Bank of Huntington, Huntington,WVa, July 13, 1892, b&w. This may be a bank-to-bank transfer.
Newsletter or booklet "The School Mirror," by Cabell County Schools, May, 1891, b&w.

Newsletter or booklet "The School Mirror," by Cabell County Schools, May, 1891, b&w. This was Vol. 1, No. 5. Contained advertising. Contained rolls of children in school.
Freight waybill for the Ohio River Railroad Co., Huntington, WVa., July 28, 1886, b&w

Freight waybill for the Ohio River Railroad Co., Huntington, WVa., July 28, 1886, b&w.
Students and teachers at 4th Avenue Buffington School, Huntington,WVa., 1885

Students and teachers at 4th Avenue Buffington School, Huntington,WVa., 1885., col. This is believed to have been the 3rd grade. This image came from Jeanette Alderson Pemberton.
Promotional leaflet promoting new City of Huntington, ca. 1871-72, b&w.

Promotional leaflet promoting new City of Huntington, ca. 1871-72, b&w. Leaflet written by D. W. Emmons, for Central Land Company, when City of Huntington was getting started, ca. 1871. Mentions C&O Railroad Co. Central Land Co. was opened by Collis P. Huntington.