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First president of WVU.

1. West Virginia University President Alexander Martin

First President of WVU.  Copied from WVU: An Early Portrait by James Dawson.

2. West Virginia University President Alexander Martin

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.

3. Portrait of Alexander Martin, West Virginia University