Unloading the car after Misty and Wesley Scarbrough's wedding
Event: Misty and Wesley Scarbrough's wedding. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dominican American Elsa Mantilla applauds.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Men on float with statue of San Rocco; the statue is festooned with do...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Statue of San Rocco is carried from the church and placed on the float
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Dignitaries on stage at the annual Dominican pageant.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey. The man at right is Paterson... More
Mayor William Pascrell shakes hands with people standing along route o...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Float that will carry statue of San Rocco parked in front of Montescag...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Tractor tows float; float is flanked by members of the Knights of Colu...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Dominican American Contestants participate in dance routine.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Members of band walk in procession; Beech Avenue.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Pageant contestants on stage with Elsa Mantilla and others.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
People stand on front steps of church as members of Knights of Columbu...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Dignitaries standing in front of the Montescaglioso Club; the tall man...
Forms part of a group of images depicting the annual procession of San Rocco ("Comitato Festa Patronale San Rocco") through Paterson's 21st Avenue neighborhood on August 14, 1994.
Man (in suit) collects donations from people standing along route of p...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Procession arrives at St. Anthony's Church, and men prepare to take st...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Close-up of statue of San Rocco; dollar bills are attached to the stat...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
After a mass, statue of San Rocco is carried from St. Anthony's Church...
Forms part of a group of images depicting the annual procession of San Rocco ("Comitato Festa Patronale San Rocco") through Paterson's 21st Avenue neighborhood on August 14, 1994.
Contestant, in evening gown, walks down runway.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Statue of San Rocco is carried down the steps of St. Anthony's Church ...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Dignitaries standing in front of the Montescaglioso Club; the tall man...
Forms part of a group of images depicting the annual procession of San Rocco ("Comitato Festa Patronale San Rocco") through Paterson's 21st Avenue neighborhood on August 14, 1994.
Statue of San Rocco is carried from the church and placed on the float
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Man (in suit) collection donations from people standing along 21st Ave...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Fieldworker Tom Carroll interviews band member.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Dressmaker Elsa Mantilla watches competition.
Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dominican American Contestants participate in dance routine.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Several people watch procession from the front steps of house at 185 B...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
View of front of the church with float parked at bottom of steps.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Band marches in front of the church.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Elsa Mantilla, backstage, helping beauty pageant contestants with thei...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Contestant wearing evening gown walks down the runway.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
High-speed dobro picking
Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Turner Family rehearsing gospel music in the Delbert Chapel
Event: Turner family's weekly rehearsal of Gospel music. Debbie (Dickens) Turner, Benny Turner (Debbie's husband), Edna Turner (mother of Benny and Judy), Judy (Turner) Griffy, Danny Gilfillen (on bass), Marvin... More
Coal river. Red Fraker, on Kayford Mountain. Southern West Virginia.
Event: Memorial Day Weekend. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The picnic pavilion at the Stanley Heirs Park with a newly built stage...
The Stanley Heirs Park was formed by descendants of 19th-century settlers who farmed and worked in the mines. The heirs own both minerals and surface rights to this part of Kayford Mountain, which overlooks an ... More
Scenes from the parking lot at Stanley Heirs Park on the Fourth of Jul...
The Stanley Heirs Park was formed by descendants of 19th-century settlers who farmed and worked in the mines. The heirs own both minerals and surface rights to this part of Kayford Mountain, which overlooks an ... More
The Turner Family of Drews Creek singing at the University of Charlest...
Event: Musical Tribute and Testimonial to John Flynn and the mixed mesophytic forest.
Dave Bailey holding Russell Cox's banjo with crucifix painted on back
Event: Terry Bailey's 30th Birthday Party. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Camping and fishing on Coal River
Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
View of crowd, bride and groom, and car painted with "Just Married" on...
Event: Crystal Pettry and Bruce Ramsey's Wedding. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Clear Creek Crossing, the Lilly Family band, playing at the Fourth of ...
Public domain photograph of music band, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sam Cook, displaying the backside of the t-shirt designed by Carol Jac...
Event: Mountaintop Removal Summit. In August of 1999, Sam Cook, an anthropologist at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, organized a Mountaintop Removal Summit. The summit, held at the Appalachian South Folk... More
Matron of Honor, Dena Williams, and other wedding guests eating weddin...
Event: Crystal Pettry and Bruce Ramsey's Wedding. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Procession arrives at St. Anthony's Church, and men prepare to take st...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Float with statue of San Rocco passes by factory building.
Forms part of a group of images depicting the annual procession of San Rocco ("Comitato Festa Patronale San Rocco") through Paterson's 21st Avenue neighborhood on August 14, 1994.
Several beauty pageant contestants (wearing evening gowns) stand on st...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Before the start of the procession, people wait in front of the Montes...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Two band members tune up in front of the Montescaglioso Club (147-149 ...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, NJ.
Dignitaries stand in front of the Montescaglioso Club; dignitaries inc...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Women wearing red, white, and green sashes walk in procession ahead of...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Contestants, wearing evening gowns, on the stage.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Priest and band members stand in Beech Street (opposite St. Anthony's ...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Member of Montescaglioso Club collects cash donations from spectators ...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Pageant contestants on stage with Elsa Mantilla and others.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Altar boy with cross and men with banners at the head of the processio...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Dominican American Dressmaker Elsa Mantilla watches competition.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Procession arrives at St. Anthony's Church, and men prepare to take st...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Dignitaries stand in front of the Montescaglioso Club; dignitaries inc...
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a military parade, 20th-century armed forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Men with banners at the head of the procession; dignitaries walk behin...
Public domain image of personnel, army, group of people in uniform, parade, historic place, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Crowd of people in Lewis Street, between float carrying statue of San ...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Pageant contestants on stage with Elsa Mantilla and others.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Dignitaries standing in front of the Montescaglioso Club; the tall man...
Forms part of a group of images depicting the annual procession of San Rocco ("Comitato Festa Patronale San Rocco") through Paterson's 21st Avenue neighborhood on August 14, 1994.
Statue of San Rocco is carried down the steps of St. Anthony's Church ...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Statue of San Rocco is carried up the steps of the church; a Massachus...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Dignitaries stand in front of the Montescaglioso Club; dignitaries inc...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Statue of San Rocco is carried down the steps of St. Anthony's Church ...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Members of the Montescaglioso Club on float with statue of San Rocco.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Young girl, woman and man applaud.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Contestants, onstage, wearing evening gowns.
Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Altar boy with cross and men with banners at the head of the processio...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
At the conclusion of the procession, dignitaries stand in front of the...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Close-up of men securing statue of San Rocco to the float.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Dominican American Dressmaker Elsa Mantilla watches competition.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Mae Bongalis and John Flynn, at the 1995 Ramp Supper
Event: The 1995 Pine Knob Ramp Supper on Drews Creek. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Musicians jamming at the Sophia Firehouse (L-R): Franklin Adkins, dob...
Throughout southern West Virginia one can find regular jam sessions, which occur in public spaces like the Sophia Fire Hall, the Coal City Barber Shop, and the Beckley Flea Market, as well as in private buildin... More
"Aunt" Eva Burnside with her grandson, Dean Bradford
Event: Pine Knob Ramp Supper on Drews Creek (an annual event).
Mabel Brown, Jenny Bonds, Nancy Miller, and Sadie Miller, at their wee...
Each Tuesday morning from September through May, a number of women on Drews Creek get together to quilt. Sometimes they quilt at the Ramp House, a community center at the head of Drews Creek across from the Del... More
The Turner Family rehearsing gospel music in the Delbert Chapel
Event: Turner family's weekly rehearsal of Gospel music. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Detail of a square from a sampler quilt made by Margie Miller
Event: Quilting Bee. "Each Tuesday morning from September through May, a number of women on Drews Creek get together to quilt. Sometimes they quilt at the Ramp House, a community center at the head of Drews Cre... More
Fourth of July Celebration at Stanley Heirs Park on Kayford Mountain
The Stanley Heirs Park was formed by descendants of 19th-century settlers who farmed and worked in the mines. The heirs own both minerals and surface rights to this part of Kayford Mountain, which overlooks an ... More
Foreground (L-R): Judy Griffey, Shirley Tyler, and Edna Turner at the...
Event: Ramp Supper at Delbert Church. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dave Bailey, guitar, and Homer Pettry, banjo, playing in Dave's living...
Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Unidentified woman and child riding four-wheeler
Event: Memorial Day Weekend. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Scenes from the parking lot at Stanley Heirs Park on the Fourth of Jul...
The Stanley Heirs Park was formed by descendants of 19th-century settlers who farmed and worked in the mines. The heirs own both minerals and surface rights to this part of Kayford Mountain, which overlooks an ... More
Information about mountaintop removal and the role of Larry Gibson (on...
The Stanley Heirs Park was formed by descendants of 19th-century settlers who farmed and worked in the mines. The heirs own both minerals and surface rights to this part of Kayford Mountain, which overlooks an ... More
Miners and organizers waiting for the results of a vote at the United ...
Event: United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Union Vote. Bob Phalan is president of UMWA District 17.
Everett Lilly at the Stanley Heirs Reunion
Event: Stanley Heirs Reunion. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cemetery, made by Carol Jackson, an artist from Hinton, West Virginia,...
Event: Mountaintop Removal Rally. Public domain photograph - cemetery, graves, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ramp House, a community center, at the head of Drews Creek
Ramps (Allium tricoccum) are wild leeks found throughout the Appalachian mountain range. Their appearance early in the spring of the year is hailed throughout the southern Appalachian mountains with feasting at... More
Elsa Mantilla, seated in the audience, watches contestants in evening ...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Dominican American Contestants, onstage, wearing evening gowns.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Statue is carried up the steps to the front door of the church.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
People stand on front steps of church as members of Knights of Columbu...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Band walks down Beech Street. Paterson New Jersey
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Dominican American Contestants participate in dance routine.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
The procession begins and men carrying U.S. and Italian flags and Mont...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Women wearing sashes walk in procession.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Altar boy with cross and men with banners at the head of the processio...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Flag bearers at head of procession.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.
Master of ceremonies on stage with contestants in evening gowns.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.