Personal and Political Papers--Photographs, 1905-1955 and undated

Includes photographs that represent Rush Holt’s personal life and political career. Photographs depict Rush Holt and his family, among other prominent individuals.

Personal life photographs include Rush Holt’s and Helen Louise Froelich’s wedding and photographs taken of Rush Holt and his family during holidays and other special occasions.

Political career photographs comprise the majority of this series and represent occasions such as sessions of the West Virginia Legislature, political conventions, and campaign events including Dwight Eisenhower's "Whistle Stop" presidential campaign through West Virginia (located in box 370, folder 13), among others.

Prominent individuals include James Farley, former postmaster general during the first two administrations of President Franklin D. Roosevelt (signed photograph located in box 1, folder 1); individuals involved with WCHS News, including Ron Edwards; and former Vice President John N. Garner (signed photograph located in box 370, folder 16), among other politicians.

For additional photographs of Rush Holt, please see the West Virginia & Regional History Center’s digitized OnView collection.