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The mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia being loaded at Todd Shipyards in Seattle, Washington. The mast was shipped to Morgantown, West Virginia in February 1961.

7. Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia Being Loaded for Shipment to Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 001505
Title:: Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia Being Loaded for Shipment to Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: 1961/02
Description:: The mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia being loaded at Todd Shipyards in Seattle, Washington. The mast was shipped to Morgantown, West Virginia in February 1961.

A photographer captures the moment when Governor Barron touches the U.S.S. West Virginia mast outside of the capitol building.

8. Governor Barron Inspects the Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia in front of the Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:: 001508
Title:: Governor Barron Inspects the Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia in front of the Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:: 1961/03/13
Description:: A photographer captures the moment when Governor Barron touches the U.S.S. West Virginia mast outside of the capitol building.