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'Late 1940's flood picture taken from the porch of the Gorby home at 663 Maple Avenue, New Martinsville, W. Va. Maple Avenue is 6-8 feet beneath the boat. My sister Martha; Sam McColloch has the oars; and Aunt Mary Louise Gorby in the far end. The rowboat belonged to the Gorby Bros. store. It had many uses during the floods from delivering groceries, moving the store stock and furnishings, and taking us to the church to help move the church furniture. When the work was finished, there was time to row around town and explore where everything familiar was submerged. Then later, the cleanup would begin. It was a big adventure for the children but not for the adults.'

1. Flood Scene, New Martinsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
007726
Title:
Flood Scene, New Martinsville, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1945-1950
Description:
'Late 1940's flood picture taken from the porch of the Gorby home at 663 Maple Avenue, New Martinsville, W. Va. Maple Avenue is 6-8 feet beneath the boat. My sister Martha; Sam McColloch has the oars; and Aunt Mary Louise Gorby in the far end. The rowboat belonged to the Gorby Bros. store. It had many uses during the floods from delivering groceries, moving the store stock and furnishings, and taking us to the church to help move the church furniture. When the work was finished, there was time to row around town and explore where everything familiar was submerged. Then later, the cleanup would begin. It was a big adventure for the children but not for the adults.'
Inscription on reverse indicates area is the alley between 3rd & 4th Ave behind the Hinton Hospital. Pictured is a woman and child, one of whom is identified as "Miller's Mother".

2. Rear of Hinton Hospital, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051632
Title:
Rear of Hinton Hospital, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1945-1950
Description:
Inscription on reverse indicates area is the alley between 3rd & 4th Ave behind the Hinton Hospital. Pictured is a woman and child, one of whom is identified as "Miller's Mother".