Faculty of West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1897/06/02
Description:
'Second Row, from right, front row: Robert Armstrong (English Department), Second from right, third row: Thomas E. Hodges (President of WVU), Second from left, back row: William Willey.'
Inauguration of President Thomas Edward Hodges, West Virginia University
Date:
1911
Description:
G. C. Baker, Otto Sigwart, Gen. Elliot, National Guard, Russell Huston, and Major Butts in a car for the Inauguration of West Virginia University President Thomas Edward Hodges.
Inauguration of West Virginia University President Hodges, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Crowd gathers for the ceremony inaugurating Thomas Hodges as President of West Virginia University. Among the distinguished guests was United States President William H. Taft.
President Taft attends West Virginia University President Thomas Hodges' Inauguration
Date:
1911/11/01
Description:
'PRESIDENT TAFT VISITS MORGANTOWN, NOV. 1, 1911- President William Howard Taft, front row center, delivered the inaugural speech Nov. 1, 1911, when Thomas Edward Hodges became president of the University. Pictured in front row, left to right are Daniel B. Purinton, Gov. W.E. Glasscock, President Taft, Mr. Hodges and Dr. I.C. White. Pictured at left on porch are (unknown) Frank Cox, left, and Henry Green, the editor of The Post. The first two men pictured in the back row could not be (named, third unsure) is James L. Lakin, fourth Maj. Butts, hero who lost his life in sinking of Titanic; fifth, a Mr. Sigwart; sixth George C. (Rodgers-unsure); seventh, H.C. Batton; eighth and ninth, unidentified: tenth, Harry Carspecken; and others, M.L. Brown, William Williams, (unknown), Benjamin Rosenbloom, Frank B. Trotter and Dr. A.M. Buckhannon. The men in uniform were members of Gov-(the rest is unclear).
Group Portrait of United States President Taft and Guests at Inauguration of West Virginia Univesity President Thomas Edward Hodges
Date:
1911/11/1
Description:
President William Howard Taft, front row center, delivered the inaugural speech Nov. 1, 1911, when Thomas Edward Hodges, became president of the University. Identified front row, left to right, are Daniel B. Purinton, Gov. W.E. Glasscock, President Taft, Thomas E. Hodges and Dr. I.C. White. Left, 2nd row: Judge Frank Cox, Henry Green, editor of the Morgantown Post. The first two men pictured in the back row could not be identified, third is James L. Lakin, fourth Maj. Butts, who lost his life in sinking of Titanic; fifth, Mr. Sigwart; sixth George C. Baker; seventh, H.C. Batton; eight and ninth, unidentified; 10th Harry Carspecken; and others, M. L. Brown, William Williams, E. Donley, Benjamin Rosenbloom, Frank B. Trotter and Dr. A.M. Buckhannon. The men in uniform were members of the Governor's Staff.'
Governor Howard M. Gore Greeting President John Roscoe Turner, West Virginia University
Date:
1928/12/09
Description:
'Governor Howard M. Gore, right, chief executive of West Virginia greeting Dr. John Roscoe Turner, at the inauguration exercises when Dr. Turner became president of West Virginia University.'
Marching to West Virginia University President J.R. Turner's Inauguration Ceremonies
Date:
1928/12/09
Description:
'The military unit of West Virginia University which is commanded by regular United States Army Officers, on their way to the Inauguration Ceremony of President J.R. Turner.'
West Virginia University President John Roscoe Turner's Inauguration Ceremonies
Date:
1928/12/09
Description:
'Part of the great crowd that packed the new Field House at West Virginia University, the inauguration of Dr. J.R. Turner as president was the first event ever held in this building.'
Inauguration Procession for Dr. John Roscoe Turner, West Virginia University
Date:
1929
Description:
'Faculty and alumni of WVU marching to the new Field House where the inaugural ceremonies took place. Left, Dr. Frank Butler Trotter, who retired as president after 10 years service.'
Inauguration of President Irvin Stewart, West Virginia University
Date:
1947
Description:
Dr. Conant congratulated by President Stewart and Mr. Salvati as he receives the honorary doctor of science hood from Mr. Neff; from left to right Dr. Irvin Stewart, Charles Neff, Dr. James B. Conant and Raymond Salvati
Inauguration of President Irvin Stewart, West Virginia University
Date:
1947
Description:
The speaker's table at the Inaugural dinner at Women's Hall. Left to right, President Stewart, Mrs. William G. Thompson, Mr. Salvati, Mrs. Vannevar Bush, Mr. Thompson, Mrs. James B. Conant, Dr. Bush, Mrs. Raymond E. Salvati, Dr. Conant and Mrs. Irvin Stewart.
Eisenhower Day at West Virginia University Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1947/09/20
Description:
General Dwight D. Eisenhower waves to the crowd at Mountaineer Field. Seated in the vehicle are Governor Clarence Meadows, General Eisenhower and WVU President Irvin Stewart.
Eisenhower Day at West Virginia University Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1947/09/20
Description:
General Dwight D. Eisenhower addressed the students and faculty at West Virginia University during a special convocation at Mountaineer Field. General Eisenhower is riding in the back of the vehicle and is seated between West Virginia Governor Clarence Meadows and WVU President Irwin Stewart.
P. I. Reed Congratulates Dr. Irvin Stewart after a Helicopter Flight
Date:
1949/03/30
Description:
'P. G. Helicopter Takes College Head Aloft. The Post-Gazette`s helicopter on an experimental trip to Morgantown, W. Va., gave Dr. Irvin Stewart, president of the University of West Virginia, a trip over campus Wednesday. Here Dr. Stewart (left) is being congratulated by Dr. P. I. Reed, head of the college`s Journalism department, after the flight. The helicopter made an easy landing in the college stadium to the delight of 250 students. The helicopter will be used by the Post-Gazette news staff to cover stories in the Tri-State area.'
West Virginia University President (1946-1958) Irvin Stewart and Wife Greeting Students at a Formal Event
Date:
1958
Description:
West Virginia University President and Mrs. I. Stewart greeting Sharon Andrews, Monticola editor and Roger Tompkins, Student Body President at a formal event.
Dr. Irvin Stewart Accepts Army Civilian Award of Appreciation, West Virginia University
Date:
1959/10
Description:
'Major General Ralph W. Zwicker presents Dept. of Army Civilian Award of Appreciation to Dr. Irvin Stewart, former University President at brigade ceremony on drill field. President Stahr in civilian clothes on reviewing stand.'
President Paul Miller With Military Officers, West Virginia University
Date:
1960-1970
Description:
A portrait of Colonial Reynolds (first from right), Colonial Harvey Hartwig (second from right), Mrs. Hartwig (third from right) and President Miller (far left).
A photograph of President Paul Miller (center) with C.E. Silling (right), chief architect for original Medical School building, and another man inside a room in White Hall.
West Virginia University President Elvis J. Stahr, Jr.
Date:
1961/01/27
Description:
'Please Credit: U.S. Army Photograph. The Department of the Army has no objections to the publication of this photograph. It's use in commercial advertisement must be approved, along with copy and layout by the Public Information Division, Office of the Chief of Information, Department of the Army, the Pentagon, Washington 25, D. C.'
Governor Hulett C. Smith and West Virginia University President Paul Miller
Date:
1965
Description:
A portrait of Governor Hulett Smith (third from right) and West Virginia University president Paul Miller (second from right), standing with three other men.
David Hardesty during His Term as Student Body President, West Virginia University
Date:
1966
Description:
Majority Leader ( All Campus), Ron Rage, left with Dave Hardesty, right, Student Body President 1966-1967, at time Minority Leader (Student Party) in Legislature.
Student Body President David Hardesty Introduces Senator Jennings Randolph, Governor Huelett Smith, and Congressman Harley Staggers, West Virginia University
David Hardesty at Reception Honoring Dr. and Mrs. Harry B. Heflin, West Virginia University
Date:
1967
Description:
'Scene from the 100th Anniversary reception honoring Dr. and Mrs. Harry B. Heflin. From left to right are shown: Ralph Bean, president of the WVU Board of Governors; Mrs. Heflin; Dr. Heflin; Donovan H. Bond, Exec. Dir of the 100th Anniversary observance; Mrs. Clifford Brown; David C. Hardesty, former president of the WVU student body; and Susan Brown Hardesty, Mrs. David Hardesty.
Harry Heflin Accepts Departmental Assistance Grant
Date:
1967
Description:
'DEPARTMENTAL ASSISTANCE GRANT- Gulf Oil Company has given the chemical engineering department at West Virginia University a $1,000 unrestricted Departmental Assistance grant. Dr. Harry Heflin, left, University vice-president of administration and finance, accepts the grant from R.K. Pearson, recruitment adviser at Gulf's Philadelphia Refinery. The grant is one of 95 that Gulf is making this year to selected departments of many universities and colleges.'
Dinner Guests at Centennial Celebration, West Virginia University
Date:
1967
Description:
'At the table: Jack Canfield, Assistant to Governor Smith; Former WVU President Irvin Stewart; Former Governor W.W. Barron; Former Governor Okey Patterson; Mrs. Irvin Stewart on the extreme right.'