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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Tucker, Edward B., Jr., 1985.

Tucker, Edward B., Jr. , 1985. 1 photograph : b&w. ; 26 x 13 cm.
Caroline Frazier's home, Buffalo, W.Va.

Miss Caroline Frazier's home, Buffalo, W.Va., col. Back reads: Miss Caroline Frazier's home, Buffalo, West Virginia, 2 July 1982"
U.S. Gen. John Hunt Oley, from a CDV

U.S. Gen. John Hunt Oley from a CDV, b&w. Original CDV back reads: John H. Oley, Bvt Brig Gen & Col. 7th W.Va. Cav.
Barrett, Eddie, ca. 1980.

Barrett, Eddie, ca. 1980. 1 photograph : b&w. ; 21 x 13 cm.
Construction at the Ashland Oil Catlettsburg, KY refinery

Construction at the Ashland Oil Catlettsburg, KY refinery , b&w. I-64 in the background. This refinery sets along the Big Sandy river, which is the Ky-W.Va. border.
Hayes family.

Hayes family, 1978-1983. 7 photographs : b&w. ; 13 x 18 cm.
Huntington, W. Va., ca. 1980.

Huntington, W. Va., ca. 1980. 4 photographs : col. , 9 x 9 cm. Northeast corner of 4th ave. and 7th st. Razed under urban renewal, 1979-1980
Fifth ave. Baptist church [greeting card] , ca. 1980.

Jim Vallance

Vallance, Jim, photog. Fifth ave. Baptist church [greeting card] , ca. 1980. 3 greeting cards : col. ; 23x16 cm. folded to 11.5x16 cm.
ACF center-flow gondola car,

ACF center-flow gondola car, 1979, col. This is a center-flow gondola car manufactured by American Car & Foundry (ACF) in Huntington,WV, Date on side of car is June 1979.
Comstock, Jim, collector. ca. 1976.

Comstock, Jim, collector. ca. 1976. 32 photographs : b&w. ; 13 x 21 cm. May be photographs of re-enactment of the trial and execution of Jesus in modern dress. Scenes are in Huntington, W. Va. at Otterbein United Methodist church. Received Nov. 1995.
W. Va. Association National Association of Letter Carriers

Bliss Chatfield

W. Va. Association National Association of Letter Carriers, ca. 1976. 2 photographs : b&w. ; 21 x 26 cm. State meeting.
Buckeye Union insurance co., Huntington, W. Va., ca. 1975,

Buckeye Union insurance co., 3rd Ave., Huntington, W. Va., ca. 1975. 5 photographs : b&w. ; 21x26 cm.
C&O Railroad diesel locomotive

C&O Railroad diesel locomotive, b&w. This is probably either a GP or an early U-boat (ie mfg by GE) Appears to be parked on the tracks behind the C&O shops in Huntington,W.Va.
Dickinson furniture company, Huntington, W. Va.

Dickinson furniture company, Huntington, W. Va. ca. 1975. 1 photograph : col. ; 21x26 cm.
Inject-o-mat 600-4, ca. 1975.

Inject-o-mat 600-4, ca. 1975. 1 photograph : col. ; 26x21 cm. "The G-O-C company, Huntington, W. Va."
Paden, Nelson, ca. 1975, Huntington Chief of Police

Paden, Nelson, Huntington Chief of Police, ca. 1975. 1 photograph : b&w. ; 18 x 13 cm.
Towboat on Ohio River, ca. 1975.

Aerial view of towboat on Ohio River, ca. 1975. 1 photograph : col. ; 21x26 cm.
West Virginia University PRT, Morgantown, W.Va.

West Virginia University PRT, Morgantown, W.Va., b&w. Back reads "Vehicle on guideway with towers in background." Gift of Sam Clagg, 1988
W. W. Williams co., ca. 1975.

W. W. Williams co., ca. 1975. 2 photographs : b&w. ; 21x26 cm.
Buffalo Creek flood, near Man, W.Va.

Buffalo Creek flood, near Man, W.Va., b&w. Typed note attached: "Flood-wrecked car. Man, W.Va., Feb. 28--Dozens of cars were caught in the raging flash flood that smashed houses and caused extensive loss of life in Buffalo Creek hollow. 2/28/72"
Foard, David A., Sr.

Foard, David A., Sr., 1971. 1 photograph : b&w. ; 11x8 cm.
Old B&O freight station, center

View of old B&O freight station, later Heritage Station, Huntington, W.Va.: b&w.
Old B&O freight station, east end

View of old B&O freight station, later Heritage Station, Huntington, W.Va.: b&w.
Old B&O freight station, west end

View of old B&O freight station, later Heritage Station, Huntington, W.Va.: b&w. First photo in small Honaker photo album (item #34)
Vinson High School, Class of 1971-1972

Vinson High School, Class of 1971-1972, b&w.