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First President of WVU. According to Charles Ambler, in contrast to political leaders, religious lights advocated coeducation at West Virginia University from the time of its inception. A Methodist minister, Rev. Martin discussed the creation of a normal (teacher training) program with the principal of the Morgantown Female Collegiate Institute during the University's first year.

241. Portrait of Alexander Martin, West Virginia University

IDNO:
037200
Title:
Portrait of Alexander Martin, West Virginia University
Description:
First President of WVU. According to Charles Ambler, in contrast to political leaders, religious lights advocated coeducation at West Virginia University from the time of its inception. A Methodist minister, Rev. Martin discussed the creation of a normal (teacher training) program with the principal of the Morgantown Female Collegiate Institute during the University's first year.
West Virginia University President James Harlow speaks at the unveiling ceremony for the Mountaineer Statue, on campus, outside the Mountainlair.

242. West Virginia University President Harlow Speaks at Dedication of Mountaineer Statue, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038028
Title:
West Virginia University President Harlow Speaks at Dedication of Mountaineer Statue, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1971/October
Description:
West Virginia University President James Harlow speaks at the unveiling ceremony for the Mountaineer Statue, on campus, outside the Mountainlair.
Print number 422. President Turner is the man in foreground who is second from the right.

243. Inauguration of President Turner

IDNO:
045664
Title:
Inauguration of President Turner
Date:
1928
Description:
Print number 422. President Turner is the man in foreground who is second from the right.
Print number 427.

244. Inauguration of President Turner, Procession on University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
045665
Title:
Inauguration of President Turner, Procession on University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1928
Description:
Print number 427.
Note on back of photograph reads: "Part of academic procession marching to Field House at West Virginia University, where Dr. John R. Turner was inaugurated on November 1928 as the State University's tenth president."

245. Inauguration of President Turner, Procession on University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
046799
Title:
Inauguration of President Turner, Procession on University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1928/11
Description:
Note on back of photograph reads: "Part of academic procession marching to Field House at West Virginia University, where Dr. John R. Turner was inaugurated on November 1928 as the State University's tenth president."
West Virginia University President John Roscoe Turner is photographed with Major Baldwin and the sponsors of the WVU Cadet Corps program.

246. President Turner, Major Baldwin, and the Cadet Corps Sponsors

IDNO:
053522
Title:
President Turner, Major Baldwin, and the Cadet Corps Sponsors
Date:
1934
Description:
West Virginia University President John Roscoe Turner is photographed with Major Baldwin and the sponsors of the WVU Cadet Corps program.