The intersection of Main and Slater streets.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the corner of Main and Slater Streets. Lechonera Bayoman is a restaurant owned by a Puerto Rican, Ottavio Arios, who had previously owned the store across the street,... More
Cordage machinery made by Watson; order booklet cover pictured on WIP-...
Forms part of a group of images which are copies of historical photos from Watson Machine International, a machine tool manufacturing company located at 74 Railroad Avenue, Paterson, New Jersey. These photogra... More
Barber Louis McDowell demonstrates stropping his razor.
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at McDowell's Barber Shop, 400 River Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 13, 1994.
Norman, the maintenance director, breaking down boxes, emptying trash ...
Forms part of a group of images documenting employees and a mother from the Memorial Day Care Center which is located at 397 Grand Street.
The Robinsons hold hands in front of their scripture emblazoned panel ...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the Assembly Holy House of Prayer.
Cutting tools on Bert's bench. Paterson New Jersey
Forms part of a group of images documenting the daily work activities of people at Watson Machine International, a machine tool manufacturing company located at 74 Railroad Avenue, Paterson, NJ, on August 8, 1994.
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.
An exterior view of the shop, with a large poster of the Italian natio...
Forms part of a group of images documenting John and Joe's Meat Market.
Hot Grill co-owner Nick Doris (right) stands with friend Bill Betts (a...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey. They are holding a tray with three Hot Texas Wieners "all... More
Photograph of foundry casts, molds and materials used at the Watson fo...
Forms part of a group of images which are copies of historical photos from Watson Machine International, a machine tool manufacturing company located at 74 Railroad Avenue, Paterson, New Jersey. These photogra... More
Worker leaning on his car after his shift.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the Sweet Potato Pie Company at 140 Auburn Street.
Contestants, onstage, wearing evening gowns.
Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Water flowing through raceway system in Paterson's historic district; ...
Forms part of a group of images recorded on September 11, documenting scenes in Paterson's historic district.
Stacks of cut-out garment pieces on long table.
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at Garden State Cutting Company, a garment-cutting shop at 66 Gray Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 12, 1994.
Palm reader and client at Railroad Avenue market.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the area around the Railroad Avenue market in Paterson.
Doctors and nurses at the Oncology nurse's station, 4th floor.
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at St. Joseph's Hospital, 703 Main Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 14, 1994.
Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alt...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at the home of retired ladies garment worker Florence DiStefano, Paterson, New Jersey, September 15, 1994. She is using a "Merrow machine" (manufactured by the M... More
Richie Takach, Bob Dale, and John Weatherwacks.
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Watson Machine International, 74 Railroad Avenue, Paterson, New Jersey.
Retired textile industry "twister" Sam Balister, who works as a museum...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Paterson Museum, 2 Market Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 13, 1994.
Close-up of pattern designed by Gaetano Pepe.
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 15, 1994, documenting scenes at the Joseph Teshon, Inc., textile plant, 196-200 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Rocco and his mother at work in the kitchen. Rocco is preparing a piz...
Forms part of a group of images documenting food preparation at RC's Deli. Rocco makes pizza with cheese, which is more or less "traditional," at least for people in the U.S., and also makes what he calls "real... More
Mary Tomlin working at "tube winding" on first floor.
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 16, documenting scenes at the Joseph Teshon, Inc., jacquard-weaving mill, 196-200 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Claire and Anne Murphy in the living room of their home.
Forms part of a group of images recorded on September 11, documenting retired towel factory worker Anne Murphy and her daughter Claire at their home in Totowa, New Jersey.
Machine operator Orlando Lee at work at dyeing tank; skeins of undyed ...
Forms part of a group of images taken in the dye house adjacent to the main Joseph Teshon, Inc. building on September 12, 1994.
Sewing machine operators making garments. Paterson New Jersey
Forms part of a group of images taken on 09/14/94, documenting scenes VBF Trim Company, a garment-making shop located at 404 Grand Street, Paterson, New Jersey.
Old-growth white oak at the mouth of the Julie Hollow
Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
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.
Workers take morning coffee break near plant doorway.
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Watson Machine International, 74 Railroad Avenue, Paterson, New Jersey.
Photos from the Fulcher family's collection depicting Howard's mother ...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at Fulcher's Pharmacy, 59 Carroll Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 12, 1994.
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.
Plant manager Charles "Chuck" Hardy in his office checking fabric samp...
Forms part of a group of images taken in the dye house adjacent to the main Joseph Teshon, Inc. building on September 12, 1994.
Howard Fulcher and his mother Ida Fulcher wait on customer Ida Mae McC...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at Fulcher's Pharmacy, 59 Carroll Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 12, 1994.
Barber Louis McDowell poses for photos in his barber shop.
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at McDowell's Barber Shop, 400 River Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 13, 1994.
Statue of Paterson native Lou Costello with banner that reads: "Lou C...
Forms part of a group of images recorded on September 11, documenting scenes in Paterson's historic district. A former mill building, now an apartment building, is in the background.
Dye house machine operator Martino Cardone putting dyed silk into a sp...
Forms part of a group of images taken in the dye house adjacent to the main Joseph Teshon, Inc. building on September 12, 1994.
Joe Kachler drilling holes in small shafts using the drill press.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the daily work activities of people at Watson Machine International, a machine tool manufacturing company located at 74 Railroad Avenue, Paterson, NJ, on August 9, 1994.
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.
Jelina Cubic works at silk-winding operation.
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at Kalkstein Silk Mills, Inc., 75 Wood Street, Paterson, New Jersey.
Nick Doris stands in front of The Hot Grill holding tray of food; he i...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey.
Bunny Kuiken, granddaughter of Pietro Botto, stands in front of Botto ...
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 16, documenting scenes at The American Labor Museum, Botto House National Landmark, 83 Norwood Avenue, Haledon, New Jersey.
Workers on assembly line in hospital's kitchen; they are making up mea...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at St. Joseph's Hospital, 703 Main Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 14, 1994.
Nick Doris stands in front of The Hot Grill holding tray of food; he i...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey.
Workers at work at Garden State Cutting Company.
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at Garden State Cutting Company, a garment-cutting shop at 66 Gray Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 12, 1994.
"Finisher" Teresa Maturano with undyed silk she has unpacked and beate...
Public domain photograph of textile design, fabric pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Howard Fulcher waits on customer Luke Martin.
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at Fulcher's Pharmacy, 59 Carroll Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 12, 1994.
Barber Louis McDowell poses for photos in his barber shop.
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at McDowell's Barber Shop, 400 River Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 13, 1994.
Ian M. Watson McLaughlin, president of Watson Machine International, i...
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Watson Machine International, 74 Railroad Avenue, Paterson, New Jersey.
Machine operator Orlando Lee at work at dyeing tank; dye is absorbed b...
Forms part of a group of images taken in the dye house adjacent to the main Joseph Teshon, Inc. building on September 12, 1994.
Flywheel on Bert Reales' lathe.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a factory, plant, manufacture, assembly line, industrial facility, early 20th-century industrial architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Finished wiener orders being picked up.
Public domain photograph - historical image of Texas, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The case holding cassette tapes of recorded Italian music.
Forms part of a group of images documenting Sanremo Italian Imports, owned and operated by Ralph Venezia, an Italian American from Montescaglioso in the Basilicata region of Italy. Ralph says that he has a bett... More
Close-ups of individual quilt squares; each square represents a differ...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at St. Joseph's Hospital, 703 Main Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 14, 1994.
Public domain photograph of weaving textile, free to use, no copyright...
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of weaving textile, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Worker makes sweet potato batter in large mixer.
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Sweet Potato Pie, Inc., 140 Auburn Street, Paterson.
Willie Reed being interviewed in the WIP offices in the heritage distr...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the daily work activities of people at Watson Machine International, a machine tool manufacturing company located at 74 Railroad Avenue, Paterson, NJ, on August 10, 1994.
Fieldworker David Taylor interviews Florence DiStefano in the kitchen ...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Statue of Paterson native Lou Costello with banner that reads: "Lou C...
Forms part of a group of images recorded on September 11, documenting scenes in Paterson's historic district. A former mill building, now an apartment building, is in the background.
Machine operator Orlando Lee at work at dyeing tank; dye is absorbed b...
Forms part of a group of images taken in the dye house adjacent to the main Joseph Teshon, Inc. building on September 12, 1994.
Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alt...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at the home of retired ladies garment worker Florence DiStefano, Paterson, New Jersey, September 15, 1994. Here she is operating a "Merrow machine" (manufactured... More
Richie Takach and John Weatherwacks beginning installation on planetar...
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Watson Machine International, 74 Railroad Avenue, Paterson, New Jersey.
Larry Schneider adjusts a lathe. Hawthorne, New Jersey
Forms part of a group of images documenting machinist Larry Schneider's machine shop and his family at their home in Hawthorne, New Jersey. Larry is a machinist who works at Watson Machine International in Paterson.
Larry Schneider adjusts a lathe in his machine shop.
Forms part of a group of images documenting machinist Larry Schneider's machine shop and his family at their home in Hawthorne, New Jersey. Larry is a machinist who works at Watson Machine International in Paterson.
"Rainbow Market" sign; words in Arabic also appear on the sign.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the area around the Railroad Avenue market in Paterson.
Machine operator Orlando Lee at work at dyeing tank; dye is absorbed b...
Forms part of a group of images taken in the dye house adjacent to the main Joseph Teshon, Inc. building on September 12, 1994.
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
Logging transport operation, Naoma, West Virginia
Event: Driving Route 3. 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
Roadside shrine, along Route 3, commemorating the victim of a car acci...
Public domain photograph of car crash, accident, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Chestnut oak snap on Molly's Mountain
Event: Documentation of forest health. Alpine Images photograph by Jenny Hager. Used with permission.
View of the valley sludge pond from the mine entrance end to the dam
Mountaintop removal and reclamation introduces several new landforms to the coal fields. One of the introduced landforms is the "wet refuse impoundment," a structure designed to store the waste from coal prepar... 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
Boulder inscribed with the words "Jesus Saves"
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fallen poplar tree on Molly's Mountain
Event: Documentation of forest health. Alpine Images photograph by Jenny Hager. Used with permission.
Aerial view of mixed mesophytic forest and topography
Event: Helicopter tour of Mountaintop Removal and Reclamation on Big Coal River watershed. "To better understand the method of mining known as "mountaintop removal and reclamation," Lyntha Eiler and I visited t... 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
Coal river. American Folklife Center: Horseshoe pitching. Southern Wes...
Event: Horseshoe pitching with John Bowman. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Coal river. Dave Bailey, Stickney, WV. Southern West Virginia.
Event: Music at Dave and Glenna Bailey's House. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
John Flynn and Glen Dale Tabor shooting pool at Tabor's Convenience St...
Event: Shooting pool at Tabor's Convenience Store. Public domain photograph of pool game, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Randy Sprouse inspecting the ginseng he's dug
Since the 17th century, when a Jesuit priest in Canada identified ginseng (Panax quinquefolia) as a root prized in Asia and therefore exportable, ginseng has provided an annual source of cash for people living ... More
Jess Duncan, union organizer, seated in front of a union banner on the...
The Union Hall in Sundial is the meeting place for Union Local 6608 of the United Mine Workers. During the field project there was much discussion of the Massey/Pittston strikes that had occurred in the 1980s, ... More
View of Arch Mineral Corporation's mountaintop removal and reclamation...
The Samples Mine was named for the St. Louis, Missouri-based company's executive, Eugene Samples. Though permit applications for mountaintop removal projects routinely attest to the absence of prime farmland in... More
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
Joe Williams displaying the ginseng he dug
Event: Ginseng Hunting. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dogwoods (Cornus florida) and redbuds (Cercis canadensis) a.k.a. "Juda...
Event: Mixed Mesophytic Forest Topography in Spring. Public domain photograph - historical image of Florida, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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
Entrance to the Pioneer Farm at Twin Falls State Park
Fence posts are of a variety of locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), known locally as yellow or "mountain" locust, known for its ability to withstand rot, while the rails are of chestnut (Castanea dentata). Event: A ... More
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
Christmas display in front of Syble's Bed & Barn
Public domain photograph - Merry Christmas or Happy New Year, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Split rail fence lining the access road to the Pioneer Farm at Twin Fa...
Fence posts are of a variety of locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), known locally as yellow or "mountain" locust, known for its ability to withstand rot, while the rails are of chestnut (Castanea dentata). Event: A ... More
Ivan Jarrell showing Mary Hufford a newground, planted in winter brows...
We visited Ivan Jarrell's property at the head of Dry Creek in early spring, when the coves were coming to life with wildflowers, greening trees, and blooming dogwoods, redbuds, spicebush, and the songs of bird... More
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
Madonna and Child, sculpted by Connard Wolfe, located outside the Kana...
Event: Visit to the sculpture studio of Connard Wolfe. This stone sculpture has been painted brown.