The 1971 Rockefeller family holiday card reads, "Holiday greetings and all good wishes for the new year." Pictured are Jay, Sharon, Valerie, and Jamie (John) Rockefeller.
The 1972 Rockefeller family holiday card reads, "All best wishes for a joyous Christmas and new year." Pictured are Valerie and Jamie (John) Rockefeller.
The 1977 Rockefeller family holiday card reads, "Joy." Pictured are Jay, Sharon, Valerie, Jamie (John), and Charles Rockefeller. It was Jay Rockefeller's first year as governor of West Virginia.
The 1982 Rockefeller family holiday card reads, "A very merry Christmas and a wonderful new year from all of us to you!" Pictured are Jay, Sharon, Valerie, Jamie (John), Justin, and Charles Rockefeller. The front features a drawing of the governor's mansion in Charleston, West Virginia, illustrated by Gaynelle W. Sloman.
The 1983 Rockefeller family holiday card reads, "A bright and beautiful Christmas and a new year filled with joy from the Rockefeller's to you!" Pictured are Jay, Sharon, Valerie, Jamie (John), Justin, and Charles Rockefeller. The front features a drawing of the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, West Virginia, illustrated by Gaynelle W. Sloman.
The 1984 Rockefeller family holiday card reads, "Joy and happiness to you and yours throughout the holiday season and the new year. We have enjoyed eight happy and productive years in the Governor's Mansion. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to serve our state. With our very best wishes." Pictured are Jay, Sharon, Valerie, Jaime (John), and Charles Rockefeller. On the front is a drawing of the Governor's Mansion, Charleston, West Virginia. On the back is the Great Seal of West Virginia.
The 1985 Rockefeller family holiday card reads, "Peace and joy." Pictured are Jay, Sharon, Valerie, Jamie (John), Charles, and Justin Rockefeller. The card, sent during Jay Rockefeller's first year in the U.S. Senate, features a photograph of the U.S. Capitol building.
Photograph of Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller taking oath at the Senate Swearing-In Ceremony
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Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller is sworn into office by Vice President George H. W. Bush, surrounded by Senate colleagues and his wife Sharon Rockefeller.
Photograph of Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller during his Senate Swearing-In Ceremony
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Surrounded by colleagues Senator Robert C. Byrd, Senator Bob Dole, Senator Strom Thurmond, and former Senator Jennings Randolph, Vice President administers the oath of office for Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller.
Photograph of Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller with family after the Senate Swearing-In Ceremony
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Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller is photographed with family, Senate colleagues Robert C. Byrd, Strom Thurmond, and Jennings Randolph, and Vice President George H. W. Bush after taking the oath of office at the Senate swearing-in ceremony.
Photograph of Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller with colleagues and family at the Senate Swearing-In Ceremony
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Colleagues including Senators Robert C. Byrd, Strom Thurmond, and Jennings Randolph, Vice President George H. W. Bush, and family surround Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller at the Senate swearing-in ceremony. (wider angle image)
Photograph of Senator Jay Rockefeller and his wife Sharon speaking at a banquet after his Senate Swearing-In Ceremony.
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Accompanied by his wife Sharon, Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller addresses the unidentified attendees of a banquet event following his Senate Swearing-In Ceremony.
Photograph of Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller being sworn in as Senator from West Virginia
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This photo shows Vice President George H. W. Bush administering the oath of office to Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller. The Senator's wife, Sharon Rockefeller, holds the Bible.
Photograph of family and colleagues with Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller at Senate Swearing-In Ceremony
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Family, fellow Senators, and Vice President George H. W. Bush surround Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller after the Senate swearing-in ceremony. (Wide angle photograph)
Photograph of Senator Rockefeller, his wife Sharon, and two supporters smiling for the camera at the Senate Swearing-In Ceremony.
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Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller, his wife Sharon, and two unidentified supporters smile for a photograph after the Senate Swearing-In Ceremony. Senator Robert C. Byrd's wife, Erma, can be seen standing on the left.
Photograph of Sharon Rockefeller shaking hands with a supporter at the Senate Swearing-In Ceremony
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Sharon Rockefeller shakes the hand of a supporter at the Senate Swearing-In Ceremony. Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller can be partially seen in the background.
Photograph of Senator Rockefeller and his wife Sharon greeting a group of supporters at the Senate Swearing-In Ceremony
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Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller shakes hands with an unidentified supporter while his wife Sharon talks with another following the Senate Swearing-In Ceremony.
Photograph of a kiss between Senator Rockefeller and a supporter at the Senate Swearing-In Ceremony
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Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller kisses the cheek of an unidentified supporter at the Senate Swearing-In Ceremony. Sharon Rockefeller can be partially seen to the left.
This is a photograph of the photo that the Rockefeller family used in their 1984 Holiday Card. Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller is joined by his wife Sharon and their children Jamie, Valerie, Charles, and Justin.
Photograph of Senator Rockefeller, his wife Sharon, and author Christopher G. Janus holding a book in the Senator's office
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Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller, his wife Sharon, and author Christopher G. Janus, a West Virginia native, hold a copy of the author's novel, "Miss 4th of July, Goodbye". The novel is set in Montgomery, West Virginia and is based on the real-life experiences that Janus's sister had when she immigrated from Greece to West Virginia.
Photograph of Senator Rockefeller, his wife Sharon, and author Christopher G. Janus in the Senator's office
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Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller, his wife Sharon, and author Christopher G. Janus hold a copy of the author's novel, "Miss 4th of July, Goodbye". The novel is set in Montgomery, West Virginia and is based on the real-life experiences that Janus's sister had when she immigrated from Greece to West Virginia.
The 1986 Rockefeller family holiday card reads, "Holiday greetings and all good wishes for the new year." Pictured are Jay, Sharon, Valerie, Jamie (John), Charles, and Justin Rockefeller.
The 1987 Rockefeller family holiday card reads, "Seasons greetings with our very best wishes for a happy new year." Pictured are Jay, Sharon, Valerie, Jamie (John), Charles, and Justin Rockefeller.
The 1989 Rockefeller family holiday card reads, "Wishing you a joyous holiday season." Pictured are Jay, Sharon, Valerie, John, Charles, and Justin Rockefeller. On the back is an unofficial seal of the United States Senate.
The 1990 Rockefeller family holiday card reads, "May this holiday season bring you peace and happiness." Pictured are Jay, Sharon, Valerie, John, Justin, and Charles Rockefeller. On the back is an unofficial seal of the United States Senate.
The 1991 Rockefeller family holiday card reads, "Our best wishes for a joyful holiday season." Pictured are Jay, Sharon, Valerie, John, Justin, and Charles Rockefeller. On the back is an unofficial seal of the United States Senate.
Photograph of Senator Rockefeller at his second Senate Swearing-In Ceremony
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Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller places his left hand on a bible and raises his right hand to take the oath of office for his second term as Senator from West Virginia.
Photograph of Senator Rockefeller taking the oath during his second Senate Swearing-In Ceremony
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Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller is sworn in for his second term as Senator from West Virginia. Vice President Dan Quayle administers the oath, Sharon Rockefeller holds the bible, and Senator Robert C. Byrd can be seen standing with Senator Rockefeller's children.