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'The British and American Colonists have been at it again -- arguing and making history. West Virginia University Director of Debate William Barnett (center) and student debaters John Straub (left) and Lewis G. Brewer are shown above bidding farewell to their Bristol (England) University opponents at the conclusion of the world's first trans-Atlantic telephone debate. The hour-long experimental debate, an idea which originated with Barnett, was held Tuesday (March 12) afternoon and, although the contest wasn't judged, the issue stirred considerable enthusiasm and trans-Atlantic laughter. The idea for the debate may have been conceived by the West Virginians but the Bristol students get full credit for "Resolved: That Christopher Columbus and Ford Motor Company Should Have Stayed at Home."

925. World's First Trans-Atlantic Debate, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024367
Title:
World's First Trans-Atlantic Debate, West Virginia University
Date:
1968/03
Description:
'The British and American Colonists have been at it again -- arguing and making history. West Virginia University Director of Debate William Barnett (center) and student debaters John Straub (left) and Lewis G. Brewer are shown above bidding farewell to their Bristol (England) University opponents at the conclusion of the world's first trans-Atlantic telephone debate. The hour-long experimental debate, an idea which originated with Barnett, was held Tuesday (March 12) afternoon and, although the contest wasn't judged, the issue stirred considerable enthusiasm and trans-Atlantic laughter. The idea for the debate may have been conceived by the West Virginians but the Bristol students get full credit for "Resolved: That Christopher Columbus and Ford Motor Company Should Have Stayed at Home."
The Delta Delta Delta sorority decorates its house for Mountaineer Weekend.

926. Decorating Tri-Delta Sorority House for Mountaineer Weekend, West Virginia Univer

IDNO:
024385
Title:
Decorating Tri-Delta Sorority House for Mountaineer Weekend, West Virginia Univer
Date:
ca. 1960-1969
Description:
The Delta Delta Delta sorority decorates its house for Mountaineer Weekend.

927. President Miller Congratulates Debbie Anderson and Steve Feaster, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024386
Title:
President Miller Congratulates Debbie Anderson and Steve Feaster, West Virginia University
Date:
1966

928. Steve Feaster and Debbie Anderson Exit a Car during Mountaineer Weekend, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024387
Title:
Steve Feaster and Debbie Anderson Exit a Car during Mountaineer Weekend, West Virginia University
Date:
1966

929. Fraternity Member Works on Decorations, 'Tame those Terriers', West Virginia University

IDNO:
024388
Title:
Fraternity Member Works on Decorations, 'Tame those Terriers', West Virginia University
Date:
1962

930. Mr. and Miss Mountaineer, Dean Baker and Patricia Sullivan, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024389
Title:
Mr. and Miss Mountaineer, Dean Baker and Patricia Sullivan, West Virginia University
Date:
1963
Michael was Student Body President; Swing was Speaker of the Legislature.

931. Mr. and Mrs. Mountaineer, Blane Michael and Nancy Swing, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024390
Title:
Mr. and Mrs. Mountaineer, Blane Michael and Nancy Swing, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1965
Description:
Michael was Student Body President; Swing was Speaker of the Legislature.

932. Mountaineer Weekend Beard Growing Contestants, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024391
Title:
Mountaineer Weekend Beard Growing Contestants, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1956
Possibly Mr. and Miss Mountaineer candidates.

933. Couples Dressed in Historic Costume for Mountaineer Weekend, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024392
Title:
Couples Dressed in Historic Costume for Mountaineer Weekend, West Virginia University
Date:
1953
Description:
Possibly Mr. and Miss Mountaineer candidates.

934. Mountaineer Weekend Beard Growing Contestants, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024393
Title:
Mountaineer Weekend Beard Growing Contestants, West Virginia University
Date:
1954

935. Homecoming Queen and Court in Parade, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024398
Title:
Homecoming Queen and Court in Parade, West Virginia University
A Football player rides on a float with a golden elephant.

936. Homecoming Parade, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024399
Title:
Homecoming Parade, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1957
Description:
A Football player rides on a float with a golden elephant.