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.

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Aerial view of Pt. Pleasant, W.Va. showing Silver Bridge

Aerial view of Pt. Pleasant, W.Va., between 1957-1967 showing Silver Bridge, b&w. colorized by Cora Teel, Barta Studio (1970-1973) Back reads: black & white photo restored & printed by Cora Teel while employed at Barta Studios, 1970-1973 Gift of Cora P. Teel 11 July 1985
Chemical plant at S. Charleston,W. Va. [ca. 1960].

Chemical plant at S. Charleston,W. Va. [ca. 1960]. 1 copy photograph : b&w. ; 26x57 cm.
C&O RR engine No. 305 with tender

C&O RR engine No. 305 with tender, b&w. This is a 4-6-4 steam engine and tender.
Huntington Community orchestra, Huntington, W.Va.

Huntington Community Orchestra, Alfred Lanegger, director, Huntington, W.Va., b&w. Notes from Ken Reffeitt included in folder identifying 24 of the performers.
East Huntington civic club, ca. 1958.

East Huntington civic club, ca. 1958. 2 photographs : b&w. ; 21x26 cm.
The band that's in demand - Benny Young and his orchestra, 1958

The band that's in demand - Benny Young and his orchestra, 1958. 1 photograph : b&w. ; 21x26 cm. Date from postmarked envelope.
Cabell County Republican Committee & Headquarters

Cabell County Republican Committee & Headquarters, b&w. Note on copy of photo reads: Cabell County REpublican Headquarters, 1956?
C&O RR Accounting Dept.

C&O RR Accounting Dept., 1956, b&w. Only identified individual is Mae Watts Whitney Forson, 1st row seated in chairs, 5th woman from right, with black blouse.
Oley junior high school group

Oley junior high school group, ca. 1956. 1 photograph: b&w. ; 21 x 26 cm.
Route 60 produce market, ca. 1955.

Route 60 produce market, ca. 1955. 1 photograph : b&w. ; 21x26 cm.
Russell Creek Esso Station, ca. 1955.

Russell Creek Esso Station, ca. 1955. 1 photograph : b&w. ; 21x26 cm. Esso Service Station located at the intersection of Russell Creek Road and U.S. Route 60, East Pea Ridge. 24-hour diner attached.
Sunoco service station, ca. 1955.

Sunoco service station, ca. 1955. 1 photograph : b&w. ; 21x26 cm. Sunoco service station located at the intersection of U. S. Route 60 and Arlington Blvd.
Sternwheel steamboat race, Huntington, W.Va.

Sternwheel steamboat race, Ohio River near 24th St., Huntington, W.Va., b&w. Steamboat race between "Charles R. Hook" and the "E.D. Kenna" Card in folder states it took place Aug. 24, 1952
Vinson High School, Class of 1952

Vinson High School, Class of 1952, b&w.
C. & O. railroad station, Huntington, W. Va.

C. & O. railroad station, Huntington, W. Va., ca. 1950. 1 postcard : col. ; 9x14 cm. View of north facade facing 7th ave.
[Fourth ave, Evangelical United Brethren church, ca. 1950.]

[Fourth ave, Evangelical United Brethren church, ca. 1950.] 1 photograph : b&w. ; 13x18 cm. View of northwest corner of 4th ave. and 31st st.
Huntington, W.Va. high school band festival

Huntington, W.Va. high school band festival, color negative Notes on folder read: "from C. T. Mitchell 9 July 1984"
Third ave. and 13th st., Huntington, ca. 1950.

Third ave. and 13th st., Huntington, ca. 1950. 1 photograph : b&w. ; 13x18 cm. View of north side of 3rd ave. at 13 st., Burgess house at far left.
Court house, Spencer, W. Va., 1948.

Court house, Spencer, W. Va., 1948. 1 postcard : col. ; 9 x 14 cm. Message on verso to Mrs. Iona Wilson, postmarked July 29, 1948. "63729-N"
Cabell County Court house, Huntington, W. Va., ca. 1946.

Cabell County Court house, Huntington, W. Va., ca. 1946. 1 postcard : col. ; 9x14 cm. Verso of cards contain messages to Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Wilson, postmarked 9 Aug. and 10 Aug. 1946. View of north facade of court house from the corner of 4th ave. and 7th st. "D-12" "28826"
C&O RR Engine No. 490 with tender

C&O RR engine No. 490 with tender, b&w. Note with this photo reads: Locomotive 490, a coal-burner, is the first streamlined engine on the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway. Rebuilt in the road's own shops at Huntington, W.Va., it is jacketed in stainless steel. This is a 4-6-4 steam engine. Newspaper article says originally built in 1926 as a 4-6-2, but converterd to 4-6-4 in 1946. Pulled passenger trains Nos 1 & 2, "The George Washington."
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Marshall Artist Series, b&w. Note on bottom of photo states: February 27. While the photo was made 25 Jan 1946, the orchestra came to the Marshall Artist Series Feb. 27, 1947.
Guyan country club and golf course, Huntington, W. Va., ca. 1946.

Harry L. Dailey

Guyan country club and golf course, Huntington, W. Va., ca. 1946. 1 postcard : col. ; 9 x 14 cm. "H-11" "9A-H2345" no postmark, no addressee
Borland springs hotel, Waverly, W. Va., 1945.

Borland springs hotel, Waverly, W. Va., 1945. 1 postcard : col. ; 9 x 14 cm. Message on verso to Mrs. O. H. Carder, postmarked Nov. 1945. "137201" "Located 20 miles east of Parkersburg, W. Va. 3 miles off U. S. Rte. 50."
Fourth Ave. looking east, Huntington, W. Va., 1945.

Fourth Ave. looking north [sic] Huntington, W. Va., 1945. 1 postcard : col. ; 9x14 cm. (View is actually looking east.) Message on verso of card postmarked May 29, 1945. View of 4th ave. looking east from 8th St.