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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Survivors of Border Rangers, Co. E, 8th Virginia Cavalry, C. S. A.
S. V. Matthews
8th Virginia Cavalry reunion, 1893. 1 photograph : b&w. ; 13x18 cm. Digital copy created 2/19/2004 by J.L.Dickinson; printed by A.D. Earles. A copy located in Ms 026, Bx 4, Fd 13. Digital print sold to Gerald Linville, 2/2004. Reunion, Feb. 22, 1893.
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First Huntington streetcar, Huntington, W.Va.
First Huntington streetcar, Huntington, W.Va., b&w. copy print of D. E. Abbott print Back reads:First Westinghouse street car to be run in Huntington, and believed to be the first known successful street car. The car is shown on 10th St between 3 & 4th Avenues, in 1891. The picture was made and donated by our young friend D. E. Abbott, from an old print. Long Family papers, Acc 348, June 1982
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Hatfield, Anderson "Devil Anse," ca. 1890.
Hatfield, Anderson "Devil Anse," ca. 1890. 1 photograph : b&w. ; 21 x 26 cm. Copy photograph; with group of hunters
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Hatfield family, ca. 1890.
Hatfield family, ca. 1890. 1 photograph : b&w. ; 21x26 cm. Copy photograph; group of men and boys with guns. Also, 5-A, a smaller copy of same photograph, from a damaged original print.
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House facing 6th Ave, Congreg. Church & City Hall in background, Huntington, W.Va.
House on 6th Ave, congregational Church and City Hall in background, Huntington, W.Va., b&w. mounted on cardboard Excellent backprint of D. E. Abbott Envelope reads: Congregational Church & City Hall in background These faced 5th Avenue at 9th St, Church on S. E. corner, City Hall on N. E. corner Hence house is on 6th Avenue just before 9th street
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Ohio River RR station, Huntington, W.Va.
Original print of Ohio River RR station, Huntington, W.Va., by Sheila Collins, b&w. Signed and numbered print: 217 of 250, signed by Sheila Collins and dated 1974
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W. W. Ball, 1887
W. W. Ball, 1887 , col. back reads: To Miss ---ander Grasker(?) with the Christian regards of W. W. Ball. 4.5.87
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Baseball game, Holderby Grove, Huntington, W.Va.
Holderby Grove, about 7th Ave & 14th to 16th Streets, Huntington, W.Va., b&w. mounted on cardboard Back stamped: Barta Studios, 846 4th Ave., Huntington, W.Va. and: gift of Beth Hager 27 July 1989
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Carl E. Grammer, 1884
Carl E. Grammer, 1884 , col. back reads: Your loving brother, Carl E. Grammer, Sept. 26th '84
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Huntington, WVa during 1884? flood
Large panoramic view of Huntington during a flood, purpoted to be the flood of 1884. Notes on front identify the various buildings in downtown Huntington, including the Harris Bldg, which note says was burned in 1905. That would lead you to believe it has to be the 1884 flood, but it could be the 1913 flood.
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Mr. J. E. Gammer, Sept. 8, 1884
Mr. J. E. Gammer, 1884 , col. In the handwritten date on back the year is very faint but appears to be "84"
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Rev & Mrs. John McCarthy, children Margaret and Griffin
Rev. & Mrs. John McCarthy, children Margaret and Griffin McCarthy, b&w. Rev. McCarthy pastor of 1st Congregational Church 1873-1884, Huntington back reads: Rev & Mrs John McCarthy, Miss Margaret McCarthy (married H. Clay Worth), Griffin McCarthy. Congregational Church 1873-1884 Long Family papers, Acc 348, June 1982
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Duncan Jerome, Cincinnatti, 1881
Duncan Jerome, Cincinnati, Oh, 1881, b&w. handwritten on back: Your aff. cousin, Duncan I. Jerome, Cincinnati, O, Aug. 1/81
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W. L. Jerome, Christmas, 1881
W. L. Jerome, Christmas, 1881 , col. First name in the studio's name is difficult to discern.
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Aunt Champe
Aunt Champe, ca. 1880's, col. Interesting backprint stating this photographer's studio was "the only elevator connected with photography in the world"
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Fifth Ave Baptist Church, Huntington, W.Va.
Fifth Ave. Baptist Church, Huntington, W.Va., b&w. Same as middle photo in Ms64, Bx 2, Fd 19, item 25 Long Family papers, Acc 348, June 1982
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Huntington, Ensign & Guyandotte Streetcar, Huntington, W.Va.
Huntington, Ensign and Guyandotte streetcar, Huntington, W.Va., b&w. mounted on cardboard Back reads: Matthews Photo, 1880? Long Family papers, Acc 348, June 1982
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J. L. Thornburg
J. L. Thornburg, b&w. back reads: J. L. Thornburg Long Family papers, Acc 348, June 1982
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John L. Johnston
John L. Johnston, b&w. back reads: John L. Johnston Herald-Adv. 11 Aug. 1929 Long Family papers, Acc 348, June 1982
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Mary Garrett McCarty, ca. 1880's
Mary Garrett McCarty, ca. 1880's , col. back reads: Mary Garrett McCarty no backprint
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Mrs. Newton Donaldson
Mrs. Newton Donaldson, wife of pastor of 1st Presbyterian Church, Huntington, b&w. back reads: Mrs. Dr. Newton Donaldson, 1st Presby Church Long Family papers, Acc 348, June 1982
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Rev. W. T. Bolling, pastor South. Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. W. T. Bolling, pastor, South Meth. Episcopal Church , 1881-1882, Huntington, b&w. back reads: Rev. W. T. Bolling, S.M. E. pastor, 1881-1882 Long Family papers, Acc 348, June 1982
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Rhea-Pierce-Edwards family, ca. 1890.
Rhea-Pierce-Edwards family, ca. 1880. 1 photograph : mounted, sepia ; 13x20 cm. On verso: "This is some of Grandmother Folks on her side"
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Unidentified female holding baby, ca. 1880's
Unidentified female holding baby, ca. 1880's , col. backprint reads "successor to D. H. Anderson, Richmond, Va."
