This collection is an artificially created collection of photographs of individuals, groups, buildings, locations, and activities of the Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia tri-state region that the Marshall University Archives and Special Collections Department has accumulated over time. Items are foldered by subject or provenance where known. Topics of interest include the 1913 and 1937 floods, river and railroad scenes, and local businesses among many other subjects.
The digitized items here do not represent the entirety of the Marshall University Regional Photograph Collection. To view what other materials are in this collection but not yet digitized and available online, search the guide to the Marshall University Regional Photograph Collection.
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James and Lucy Holderby and their home
Original sketch of Fifth Ave. Baptist Church, Huntington, W.Va., attributed to Irvin Dugan, b&w. Back reads: Remodelled 5th Ave. Baptist Church ca. 1895 "probably an unidentified Irvin Dugan drawing" Long Family papers, Acc 348, June 1982
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John Campbell, founder of Ironton, Oh.
John Campbell, founder of Ironton, Oh. no postmark, no addressee
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O. W. Dillon general merchandise
O. W. Dillon general merchandise, n.d. 1 photograph : b&w. ; 13x18 cm.
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Rev. John C. Bayless
John C. Bayless, Presbyterian pastor 1856-1863, b&w. copy print back reads: John C. Bayless, Presby. pastor 1856-1863 Herald Adv. 11 Aug. 1929 Long Family papers, Acc 348, June 1982
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Rev. J. W. Johnson
Rev. J. W. Johnson, b&w. back reads: REv. J. W. Johnson Long Family papers, Acc 348, June 1982
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Rufus Switzer
Rufus Switzer, copy print, b&w. Note on back: via Jim Casto, 2/2/84 Similiar to 1975.0099.02.13.05 (Cabell-Wayne Hist. Society Collection)
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S. S. Kresge Co., n.d.
S. S. Kresge Co., n.d. 5 photographs : b&w. ; 21 x 26 cm. Building was later the first K-mart on Rt. 60, Huntington
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St. Peter's Catholic Church, Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
St. Peter's Catholic Church, Harpers Ferry, W.Va. , col. Digital image only, original loaned by Jack Dickinson for scanning. Built 1831, remodeled 1896. .
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Night view of Huntington 6th St. Bridge & riverboat on Ohio River
Dana Forester
Night view of Huntington 6th St Bridge and riverboat on Ohio River, b&w. Note on back reads: Dana Forester was at the 3rd Ave address from at least 1949 until 1964-City Directory.
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Charles H. Spurgeon
Richard Smith
"Spurgeon", probably Charles H. Spurgeon, famous religious writer and pastor in London, b&w. handwritten on front "Spurgeon!"
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Calvary Baptist Church, Huntington, W. Va.
R. Lee Thomas
Calvary Baptist Church, Huntington, W. Va. n.d. 1 photograph : b&w. with color applied ; 15 x 21 cm.
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Bethel United Baptist Church, Wayne County, W.Va.
Bethel United Baptist Church, Missouri Branch, Wayne County, W.Va., b&w. Digital image only, original in Jack Dickinson private collection. Loaned for scanning. Church organized and built in 1923.
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Fairmount Baptist Church, Wayne County, W.Va.
Fairmount Baptist Church, Missouri Branch, Wayne County, W.Va., b&w. Digital image only, original in Jack Dickinson private collection. Loaned for scanning. Church organized and built in 1902, remodeled 2001.
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Ohev Sholom Jewish synagogue, Huntington, W.Va.
Ohev Sholom Jewish synagogue, Huntington, W.Va.., b&w. Digital image only, original in Jack Dickinson private collection. Loaned for scanning. Church built 1919-1926. Located at 10th Avenue and 10th Street.
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John Marshall statue on Marshall campus
Jack Dickinson
John Marshall statue on Marshall campus, (available only in low-res digital version,) col.
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Greasy Ridge Baptist Church, Wayne County, W.Va.
Greasy Ridge Baptist Church, Wayne County, W.Va., b&w. Digital image only, original in Jack Dickinson private collection. Loaned for scanning. Church built 1940-1941 as refuge against a possible German attack on US. Known as the "Church Built Against the Nazis." Built by Henry Stamper and other local Baptiists. Still in use today. (2014.) Located near Cabwaylingo State Park.
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First National Bank, Ceredo, W. Va. 1996.
First National Bank, Ceredo, W. Va. 1996. 1 greeting card : col. ; 22 x 14 cm.
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Old Hotel bldg, 3rd Ave & 22nd St., Huntington, W.Va.
Old Hotel Adelphi (?) bldg, SW corner 3rd Ave & 22nd St., Huntington, W.Va., b&w.
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Fifth avenue hotel, Huntington, W. Va.
Fifth Avenue hotel, Huntington, W. Va. ca. 1988. 1 postcard : col. ; 09 x 16 cm. Print of drawing of building after conversion to assisted living facility.
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Marshall university school of medicine, class of 1986
Marshall University School of Medicine, class of 1986. 1 photograph : b&w. ; 21 x 26 cm. All students identified below photo
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Thirteenth St. and 3rd Ave., ca. 1985.
Thirteenth St. and 3rd Ave., Huntington, ca. 1985. 1 photograph : b&w. ; 21x26 cm. The former home of Marshall Geography professor Frances (Fannie) Burgess; razed ca. 1985 for business office. View of west side of house along 13th st.
