D. Photographs, 1960-2014, (1985-2014)

The Photographs series contains print and digital images relating to Senator Rockefeller’s personal life and political career and spans the years 1960 to 2014. The bulk of the photographs relate to his time as Senator. Most were taken by official Senate photographers, and some appear to have been taken by members of his staff. Photographs officially associated with his career in the Senate are stamped with a label on the back, while those taken by a professional photographer often are watermarked or labeled as such. The photographs range in size from 3” x 3” to 11” x 14”, and can be found in black and white as well as color. Various negatives and contact sheets are also included and noted on the folders.

Photographic topics include scenes of speeches, campaign events, political meetings and hearings, formal governor and Senate portraits, personal and candid shots, and visitations throughout West Virginia, Washington, D.C., and abroad, namely in Japan, China, and Thailand. Images from the 1960s also relate to his time spent as a VISTA volunteer in Emmons, WV. Some photographs document the various institutions and organizations that Rockefeller brought to West Virginia, such as Toyota, as well as his topics of interest including cyber security, education, senior citizen welfare, manufacturing, and coal. Individuals represented throughout the photographs include various United States presidents, members of Congress, staff members, constituents, foreign dignitaries, and family members.

Senator Rockefeller is referred to as "JDR" on folder and photograph descriptions, and some files include staff notes and press releases.