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A scene from Spring 1917, as students gather in front of Chitwood Hall protesting the faculty's decision to continue with final exams after the United States had declared war on Germany. Many schools across the country had canceled finals since most male students would be drafted or enlist in quick order.

1. Student Strike, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024420
Title:
Student Strike, West Virginia University
Date:
1917
Description:
A scene from Spring 1917, as students gather in front of Chitwood Hall protesting the faculty's decision to continue with final exams after the United States had declared war on Germany. Many schools across the country had canceled finals since most male students would be drafted or enlist in quick order.
Students protest the WVU administration's decision not to cancel spring semester final exams after the United States had declared war on Germany.

2. Student Strike, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024421
Title:
Student Strike, West Virginia University
Date:
1917
Description:
Students protest the WVU administration's decision not to cancel spring semester final exams after the United States had declared war on Germany.
Students protest the WVU administration's decision not to cancel the spring semester final exams as many other colleges had decided to do after the United States officially entered World War I on April 6th. Most male students would either enlist or be drafted as soon as possible forcing them to leave school before the end of the semester.

3. Student Protest Outside Reynolds Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024422
Title:
Student Protest Outside Reynolds Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
1917
Description:
Students protest the WVU administration's decision not to cancel the spring semester final exams as many other colleges had decided to do after the United States officially entered World War I on April 6th. Most male students would either enlist or be drafted as soon as possible forcing them to leave school before the end of the semester.
Students gather for a candle light vigil.

4. Candle Light Vigil, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024423
Title:
Candle Light Vigil, West Virginia University
Date:
1976
Description:
Students gather for a candle light vigil.

5. Anti-Draft March on the Capital, Washington, D. C.

IDNO:
024425
Title:
Anti-Draft March on the Capital, Washington, D. C.
Date:
1980/03/22
Students gather in front of the Commencement Hall.

6. Student Strike, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024426
Title:
Student Strike, West Virginia University
Date:
1918
Description:
Students gather in front of the Commencement Hall.

7. Peace Movement Member with Large Letter to Richard Nixon, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024427
Title:
Peace Movement Member with Large Letter to Richard Nixon, West Virginia University
Date:
1970
WVU Students march up High Street from the Post Office to Mountainlair. Front left, with the sign 'Stop The Draft' is Jack Calhoun, Vietnam Veteran, Resister, National Speaker, and Writer.

8. Anti-Draft Demonstration on High Street, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024428
Title:
Anti-Draft Demonstration on High Street, West Virginia University
Date:
1980/03/08
Description:
WVU Students march up High Street from the Post Office to Mountainlair. Front left, with the sign 'Stop The Draft' is Jack Calhoun, Vietnam Veteran, Resister, National Speaker, and Writer.

9. J. E. Van Gilder at a Listens to a Speech, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024430
Title:
J. E. Van Gilder at a Listens to a Speech, West Virginia University
Date:
1970
'Students protesting against Vietnam War, R.O.T.C. on campus, and Kent State killings. 3000 students stopped bus, temporarily occupied administration building and ROTC headquarters in Woodburn Hall.'

10. Student Protest at West Virginia University

IDNO:
024431
Title:
Student Protest at West Virginia University
Date:
1971/05/06
Description:
'Students protesting against Vietnam War, R.O.T.C. on campus, and Kent State killings. 3000 students stopped bus, temporarily occupied administration building and ROTC headquarters in Woodburn Hall.'
Students march from Mountainlair to Courthouse Square to protest against the military draft system. Male student holds sign that reads, 'Defeat Militarism. S.P.U.S.A.'

11. Anti-Draft March, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024432
Title:
Anti-Draft March, West Virginia University
Date:
1980/01/29
Description:
Students march from Mountainlair to Courthouse Square to protest against the military draft system. Male student holds sign that reads, 'Defeat Militarism. S.P.U.S.A.'
'Protest march led by Professor Shibley from Oglebey Plaza to downtown. Jim Montgomery.'

12. Students Protest the Gulf War, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024434
Title:
Students Protest the Gulf War, West Virginia University
Date:
1990
Description:
'Protest march led by Professor Shibley from Oglebey Plaza to downtown. Jim Montgomery.'