local history

Plaque beside the Beckley Courthouse commemorating the mining disaster...

Text of plaque reads: "In 1891 Royal Mine on the New River was the first to open in Raleigh County. From 1891 to 1991 county mines produced in excess of 791 million tons of coal, while accidents claimed the liv... More

[Henry Ridinger] - Public domain document scan

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Copy photo of a picture loaned by Glenna Bailey, showing her friend An...

Absalom Pettry's parents were Jacob and Celia Pettry, founding settlers on Hazy Creek who held property there in the 1850s. Angeline was an old woman when Glenna was a little girl in the 1940s. Event: Historic photo.

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

[Early Life of Elizabeth Garrett]

Colonial Park, Library of Congress narratives collection

[Mrs. Dorothy Cleve Norton], Library of Congress narratives collection

[F. J. Elliott], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Clarence Cole] - Public domain music sheet scan

[Mrs. John L. (Margaret Pearson) Hall]

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[Mrs. John L. (Margaret Pearson) Hall]

Picryl description: Public domain narrative book, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

[Mrs. John L. (Margaret Pearson) Hall]

Picryl description: Public domain narrative book, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

[Tom Simmons], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Henry Ridinger], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Arthur Goodlett], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Mr. Maston Harris], Library of Congress narratives collection

[They Ain't Been Brought Up Right]

[They Ain't Been Brought Up Right]

[They Ain't Been Brought Up Right]

[Sam Broillar] - Public domain music sheet scan

[Sam Broillar] - Public domain music sheet scan

[M. T. Cragg], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Edward W. Riley], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Edward W. Riley], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Roy Eddins], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Roy Eddins], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Wm. Flynn], Library of Congress narratives collection

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Memorial to General Alfred Beckley, son of John Beckley (who was, inci...

Event: Visit to Raleigh County Courthouse. The memorial was erected by the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) on the occasion of the centennial anniversary in 1938. Beckley was also a surveyor who sp... More

[Mrs. Dorothy Cleve Norton], Library of Congress narratives collection

[The Private Life of Big Bess], Library of Congress narratives collect...

[Clarence Cole] - Public domain music sheet scan

[Mrs. John L. (Margaret Pearson) Hall]

Picryl description: Public domain narrative book, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

[Mrs. John L. (Margaret Pearson) Hall]

Picryl description: Public domain narrative book, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

[Henry Ridinger], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Mr. Mancell W. Cabiness], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Mr. Mancell W. Cabiness], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Mr. Mancell W. Cabiness], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Mr. Mancell W. Cabiness], Library of Congress narratives collection

[July Miles], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Oregon Mines and Mining Life], Library of Congress narratives collect...

[They Ain't Been Brought Up Right]

[They Ain't Been Brought Up Right]

[M. T. Cragg], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Edward W. Riley], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Dunnell #14], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Roy Eddins], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Roy Eddins], Library of Congress narratives collection

["Peace in the Kingdom"], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Wm. Flynn], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Elizabeth Roe], Library of Congress narratives collection

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

[Early Life of Elizabeth Garrett]

[Mrs. Dorothy Cleve Norton], Library of Congress narratives collection

[F. J. Elliott], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Mrs. Martha Ellen Devan], Library of Congress narratives collection

[John H. Robertson], Library of Congress narratives collection

Picryl description: Public domain narrative book, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

[Mrs. John L. (Margaret Pearson) Hall]

Picryl description: Public domain narrative book, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

[Tom Simmons], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Mr. Mancell W. Cabiness], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Sidelights on Events and People]

Picryl description: Public domain narrative book, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

[Oregon Mines and Mining Life], Library of Congress narratives collect...

[They Ain't Been Brought Up Right]

[W. A. Potts] - Public domain music sheet scan

[Louie Taren], Library of Congress narratives collection

[M. T. Cragg], Library of Congress narratives collection

[M. T. Cragg], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Edward W. Riley], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Edward W. Riley], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Edward W. Riley], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Edward W. Riley], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Edward W. Riley], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Edward W. Riley], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Dunnell #14], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Roy Eddins], Library of Congress narratives collection

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Local history, told in a nutshell on a sign in tiny Helvetia, once a S...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The woodsy community was settled by a group of Swiss and German immigrants who came to the rugged, remote hills of West Virginia in 18... More

[Nueva Esperanza Plantation (Map)] - Public domain map

Public domain document scan of map of Florida, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[F. J. Elliott], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Mrs. Martha Ellen Devan], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Mrs. Martha Ellen Devan], Library of Congress narratives collection

[John H. Robertson], Library of Congress narratives collection

Picryl description: Public domain narrative book, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

[John H. Robertson], Library of Congress narratives collection

Picryl description: Public domain narrative book, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

[Tom Simmons], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Henry Ridinger], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Henry Ridinger], Library of Congress narratives collection

[After some inquiry we located]

[Roy Eddins], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Roy Eddins], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Roy Eddins], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Roy Eddins], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Roy Eddins], Library of Congress narratives collection

[Roy Eddins], Library of Congress narratives collection