Stories, quotes and anecdotes from Appalachia. 1880s-1950s era.

Year: 2008

A Day in the Life of Beckley, WV

The Daily News-Digest of Beckley, WV was a tabloid published mornings, Monday through Friday. The first issue appeared April 9, 1952.

Traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing worked on a floating studio aboard the Water Queen showboat that cruised the Ohio River.

Before railroad work was completely mechanized in the 1950s, railroad calls were an everyday part of the track worker’s ritual.

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