0227: Marshall University Regional Photograph Collection

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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Panoramic image of N&W train wreck, Rural Retreat Va., Oct. 10, 1920

A. P. Snider

Panoramic image of Norfolk & Western Railroad train wreck at Rural Retreat, Va., Oct. 20, 1920, b&w. digital image only. Digital image only.
Huntington High School Senior Class of 1919

Senior Class of Huntington High School, 1919, b&w.
Ellis Rudolph Meadows

Ellis Rudolph Meadows, b&w. No postmark, no addressee
Ellis Rudolph Meadows in WWI Army uniform

Ellis Rudolph Meadows in WWI Army uniform, b&w. No postmark, no addressee
Ellis Rudolph Meadows in WWI uniform

Ellis Rudolph Meadows in WWI uniform, b&w. No postmark, no addressee
Panoramic view of Army draftees at Huntington,W.Va., June 28, 1918

Panoramic view of Army draftees at Huntington,W.Va., June 28, 1918, b&w. Had to be scanned in two parts due to width. Appears to have been made in front of the Cabell County Courthouse.
Steamboats Courier and Robt P. Gillham at dock at Pt. Pleasant, W.Va.

Steamboats Courier and Robt P. Gillham at dock at Pt. Pleasant, W.Va., ca. 1917, b&w. In 1917, the Courier made two round trips from Pittsburgh to Charleston, W.Va. (One postcard found in a folder in Lisle Brown's office, 9/2013)
Steam packet boat Courier at Pt. Pleasant, 1917

Steam packet boat Courier at Pt. Pleasant, 1917, b&w. The Courier was built in 1885, Made two round trips in 1917 from Pittsburgh to Charleston. Dismantled at Ashland, Ky in 1918. (One postcard found in a folder in Lisle Brown's office, 9/2013)
Camping at Mud river falls, near Huntington, W. Va., 1916.

Camping at Mud river falls, near Huntington, W. Va., 1916. 1 postcard : col. ; 9x14 cm. Verso of card contains message to Mrs. W. H. Newcomb postmarked 1916. "R-43171"
Driveway, Huntington State Hospital, Huntington, W.Va.

Driveway, Huntington State Hospital, Huntington, W.Va., b&w. Back reads: Huntington State Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Driveway stamped by: Terry Engraving co., Columbus, Ohio (Hospital now 2009 known as Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital)
Fifth Ave., east from10th st., Huntington, W. Va., ca. 1915.

Fifth Ave., east from10th st., Huntington, W. Va., ca. 1916. 1 postcard : b&w. ; 9x14 cm. Face of card contains message.
Fifth Ave., west from 7th st., Huntington, W. Va., 1916.

Fifth Ave., west from 7th st., Huntington, W. Va., 1916. 1 postcard : col. ; 9x14 cm. Verso of card contains message addressed to Mrs. W. H. Newcomb; postmarked Huntington, 1916. View of north side of 5th ave. between 7th and 6th sts.
Huntington High School Senior Class of 1916

Senior Class of Huntington High School, 1916, b&w. See image #2 (1978.0227.01f.20b) for identification of class members. There appears to have been a duplicate picture with the names on the back, which was destroyed.
Huntington public library, Huntington, W. Va., 1916.

Huntington public library, Huntington, W. Va., 1916. 1 postcard : col. ; 9x14 cm. Message on verso, postmarked Jan. 1916.
Interior view, Ward A, Huntington State Hospital, Huntington, W.Va.

Interior view, Ward A, Huntington State Hospital, Huntington, W.Va., b&w. Back reads: Huntington State Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Interior view of Ward A for female patients. (Hospital now 2009 known as Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital)
James Frederick Midkiff, age 18 months, 1916

James Frederick Midkiff, age 18 months, 1916, b&w. mounted on cardboard Note on back reads: James Frederick Midkiff, age 18 months old 1916
1915 West Virginia University freshman law school class

1915 West Virginia University freshman law school class, b&w. caption written on front: freshman law class, WVU 1915
Bird's eye view from Ritter hill, [Huntington, W. Va.], ca. 1915.

Bird's eye view from Ritter hill, [Huntington, W. Va.], ca. 1915. 1 print : col. ; 11x15 cm. Print separated from souvenir postcard booklet with folded pages.
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad shops, Huntington, W. Va., ca. 1915.

Chesapeake and Ohio railroad shops, Huntington, W. Va., ca. 1915. 1 postcard : col. ; 9x14 cm. View of yards from southeast hills; note stairs from top of hill to 8th ave.
C. & O. shops, Huntington, W. Va.

C. & O. shops, Huntington, W. Va., ca. 1915. 1 postcard : col. ; 9x14 cm.
Court house square, Huntington, W. Va., ca. 1915.

Court house square, Huntington, W. Va., ca. 1915. 1 postcard : col. ; 9x14 cm. Verso of card contains message to Miss Alta Newcomb postmarked 1915. View of north facade of court house from the corner of 4th ave. and 7th st.
Elks' home, Huntington, W. Va., ca. 1915.

Elks' home, Huntington, W. Va., ca. 1915. 1 postcard : col. ; 14x9 cm. "A-11417"
Entrance to Ritter park, Huntington, W. Va., ca. 1915.

Entrance to Ritter park, Huntington, W. Va., ca. 1915. 1 postcard : col. ; 9x14 cm.
Fifth ave. west from 8th st., [Huntington, W. Va.], ca. 1915.

Fifth ave. west from 8th st., [Huntington, W. Va.], ca. 1915. 1 print : col. ; 10x15 cm. Print separated from souvenir postcard booklet with folded pages. View of north side of 5th ave. from 6th st.
First Baptist church [sic], [Huntington, W. Va.], ca. 1915.

First Baptist church [sic], [Huntington, W. Va.], ca. 1915. 1 print : col. ; 7.5x10 cm. Print separated from souvenir postcard booklet with folded pages.