A Brief Photographic Tour of Upshur County History
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The Gilmer High School Class of 1921-1922

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W. O Stamps Family

The W.O Stamps family established a dynasty of gospel music from Upshur County. The Stamps-Baxter Music and Printing Company of Dallas has been called the post around which the story of 20th century community gospel music basically revolved. It was founded in 1924 by V. O. Stamps of the Stamps community in Upshur County. He and his brother Frank, both shown in the picture as children, made up half of the Stamps-Baxter Quartet. In July of each year, the Stamps brothers held a well-attended School of Singing at Gilmer High School.

J. M. Marshall Family Anniversary 1920

The 50 th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Marshall was the occasion for a large family gathering and reunion in Gilmer in 1920. The Pat, Arch, Aubrey, Walter, Will, Frank Marshall children and the grandchildren are also shown.