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This old sycamore is the monarch of the campus. It stands directly in front of Commencement Hall.

1. Sycamore Tree on the Campus of West Virginia University

IDNO:
018609
Title:
Sycamore Tree on the Campus of West Virginia University
Description:
This old sycamore is the monarch of the campus. It stands directly in front of Commencement Hall.

2. Commencement Hall and Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
018885
Title:
Commencement Hall and Stewart Hall, West Virginia University
Room set up for Corps of Cadets. Guns, chairs, and swords on the stage.

3. Commencement Hall Auditorium, West Virginia University

IDNO:
018887
Title:
Commencement Hall Auditorium, West Virginia University
Date:
1895/02
Description:
Room set up for Corps of Cadets. Guns, chairs, and swords on the stage.

4. Chapel in Commencement Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
018889
Title:
Chapel in Commencement Hall, West Virginia University

5. Commencement Hall Interior, West Virginia University

IDNO:
018891
Title:
Commencement Hall Interior, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1890

6. Commencement Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
018892
Title:
Commencement Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
1920
Front view of WVU's Commencement Hall upon completion.

7. Commencement Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
018893
Title:
Commencement Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1890
Description:
Front view of WVU's Commencement Hall upon completion.
'In charge of Dr. Hartigan'

8. Commencement Hall Basement Gymnasium, West Virginia University

IDNO:
018894
Title:
Commencement Hall Basement Gymnasium, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1893
Description:
'In charge of Dr. Hartigan'

9. Commencement Hall and Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
018895
Title:
Commencement Hall and Stewart Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1900
Gymnasium located in the basement of the old Commencement Hall. In charge of Dr. Hartigan.

10. Commencement Hall Gymnasium, West Virginia University

IDNO:
018896
Title:
Commencement Hall Gymnasium, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
Gymnasium located in the basement of the old Commencement Hall. In charge of Dr. Hartigan.
Commencement Hall, Martin Hall, Woodburn Hall, Roof of Chitwood Hall and the Agricultural Experiment Station on the campus of West Virginia University.

11. Agricultural Experiment Station Garden and Nearby Buildings, West Virginia University

IDNO:
018897
Title:
Agricultural Experiment Station Garden and Nearby Buildings, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1890- 1900
Description:
Commencement Hall, Martin Hall, Woodburn Hall, Roof of Chitwood Hall and the Agricultural Experiment Station on the campus of West Virginia University.

12. Commencement Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
019033
Title:
Commencement Hall, West Virginia University

13. Interior of Commencement Hall, Reynolds Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
019508
Title:
Interior of Commencement Hall, Reynolds Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1896
In basement of old Commencement (Reynolds) Hall, in charge of Dr. Hartigan.

14. Reynolds Hall Gymnasium, West Virginia University

IDNO:
019513
Title:
Reynolds Hall Gymnasium, West Virginia University
Date:
1893
Description:
In basement of old Commencement (Reynolds) Hall, in charge of Dr. Hartigan.
In the basement of the old Commencement Hall, in charge of Dr. Hartigan.

15. Reynolds Hall Gymnasium, West Virginia University

IDNO:
019514
Title:
Reynolds Hall Gymnasium, West Virginia University
Date:
1892
Description:
In the basement of the old Commencement Hall, in charge of Dr. Hartigan.
Photo taken from station porch, co-eds in view.

16. Students Leaving Chapel Held in Commencement Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
020095
Title:
Students Leaving Chapel Held in Commencement Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
1894/10/31
Description:
Photo taken from station porch, co-eds in view.

17. Commencement Hall, Martin Hall, and the Agricultural Experiment Station, West Virginia University

IDNO:
020300
Title:
Commencement Hall, Martin Hall, and the Agricultural Experiment Station, West Virginia University
'West Virginia University, taken in late eighties, from present site of Women's Hall, showing Reynolds Hall or old Commencement Hall under construction, and front section only added to original Armory to make the Experiment Station.'

18. Downtown Campus, West Virginia University

IDNO:
020460
Title:
Downtown Campus, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1889
Description:
'West Virginia University, taken in late eighties, from present site of Women's Hall, showing Reynolds Hall or old Commencement Hall under construction, and front section only added to original Armory to make the Experiment Station.'
Richard Strauss, center.

19. Victor Herbert's Orchestra at West Virginia University

IDNO:
021963
Title:
Victor Herbert's Orchestra at West Virginia University
Date:
1910
Description:
Richard Strauss, center.

20. Commencement Hall and Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
022514
Title:
Commencement Hall and Stewart Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
1920/06
Commencement Hall is on the left, and the Library, now Stewart Hall, is on the right.

21. Commencement Hall and Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023005
Title:
Commencement Hall and Stewart Hall, West Virginia University
Description:
Commencement Hall is on the left, and the Library, now Stewart Hall, is on the right.
WVU Commencement Hall decorated with potted flowers and plants, garlands of lights, swags of fabrics and bows; on the backdrop the U.S. Flag and unidentified flag spread. The Banner over the flags and a centerpiece of lights reads CORPS OF CADETS.

22. Commencement Hall Stage Set up for Graduation of Corps of Cadets, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023017
Title:
Commencement Hall Stage Set up for Graduation of Corps of Cadets, West Virginia University
Date:
1895/01/22
Description:
WVU Commencement Hall decorated with potted flowers and plants, garlands of lights, swags of fabrics and bows; on the backdrop the U.S. Flag and unidentified flag spread. The Banner over the flags and a centerpiece of lights reads CORPS OF CADETS.
Some cadets are dressed in costume others dressed casual. Oglebay Hall, Chitwood Hall and the towers of Woodburn and Martin Hall are seen in distance.

23. ROTC Band and Cadets Assembled on the Drill Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023141
Title:
ROTC Band and Cadets Assembled on the Drill Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Some cadets are dressed in costume others dressed casual. Oglebay Hall, Chitwood Hall and the towers of Woodburn and Martin Hall are seen in distance.
Cadets in Drill Field.

24. ROTC Exercise on Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023143
Title:
ROTC Exercise on Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Cadets in Drill Field.
Cadets march in Drill Field, in the background Commencement Hall and the Agricultural Experiment Station.

25. ROTC Exercise on Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023145
Title:
ROTC Exercise on Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Cadets march in Drill Field, in the background Commencement Hall and the Agricultural Experiment Station.
The R.O.T.C. band in Drill Field, march and perform.

26. ROTC Band on Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023150
Title:
ROTC Band on Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1937
Description:
The R.O.T.C. band in Drill Field, march and perform.
Cadets with sponsors in line facing officials on the Drill Field. In the background are a building with 'McCartney' painted on a roof, Stewart Hall and Commencement Hall.

27. ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023151
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Cadets with sponsors in line facing officials on the Drill Field. In the background are a building with 'McCartney' painted on a roof, Stewart Hall and Commencement Hall.
Cadets with sponsors in line facing officials on the Drill Field. In the background are a building with 'McCartney' painted on a roof, Stewart Hall and Commencement Hall.

28. ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023152
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Cadets with sponsors in line facing officials on the Drill Field. In the background are a building with 'McCartney' painted on a roof, Stewart Hall and Commencement Hall.
In the background are a building with 'McCartney' painted on a roof, Stewart Hall and Commencement Hall.

29. ROTC Band on Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023153
Title:
ROTC Band on Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
In the background are a building with 'McCartney' painted on a roof, Stewart Hall and Commencement Hall.
The units march in Drill Field for a ceremonial assembly.

30. ROTC Exercise on Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023181
Title:
ROTC Exercise on Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1938
Description:
The units march in Drill Field for a ceremonial assembly.

31. ROTC Assembly on Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023184
Title:
ROTC Assembly on Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940

32. ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023233
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1937

33. ROTC Units Line Up for Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023240
Title:
ROTC Units Line Up for Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Cadets with a gun line up for a photo op in Drill Field on Old Clothes Festival.

34. ROTC Cadets Dressed for Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023305
Title:
ROTC Cadets Dressed for Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University
Date:
1939
Description:
Cadets with a gun line up for a photo op in Drill Field on Old Clothes Festival.
Cadets and sponsors assemble in Drill Field on Old Clothes Day; many dressed for an occasion.

35. ROTC Cadets Dressed for Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023309
Title:
ROTC Cadets Dressed for Old Clothes Parade, West Virginia University
Date:
1938
Description:
Cadets and sponsors assemble in Drill Field on Old Clothes Day; many dressed for an occasion.
A portion of Stewart Hall is visible on the right.

36. Commencement Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023347
Title:
Commencement Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1918
Description:
A portion of Stewart Hall is visible on the right.

37. Commencement Hall and Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023350
Title:
Commencement Hall and Stewart Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1918
Looking down onto Commencement Hall. Part of Stewart Hall is visible and the Armory building is in the background.

38. Commencement Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023351
Title:
Commencement Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1918
Description:
Looking down onto Commencement Hall. Part of Stewart Hall is visible and the Armory building is in the background.
Commencement Hall also visible on the left.

39. Looking up through the Trees at Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023354
Title:
Looking up through the Trees at Stewart Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1918
Description:
Commencement Hall also visible on the left.

40. First Battalion in Formation on Snow Covered Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023378
Title:
First Battalion in Formation on Snow Covered Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1918
A renowned Austrian composer, musician Richard Strauss performs in Commencement Hall with the Pittsburgh Orchestra (now Pittsburgh Symphony) with Victor Herbert, Conductor. Strauss is standing in the center, Herbert is on the right.

41. Richard Strauss with Pittsburgh Orchestra at West Virginia University

IDNO:
023777
Title:
Richard Strauss with Pittsburgh Orchestra at West Virginia University
Date:
1904
Description:
A renowned Austrian composer, musician Richard Strauss performs in Commencement Hall with the Pittsburgh Orchestra (now Pittsburgh Symphony) with Victor Herbert, Conductor. Strauss is standing in the center, Herbert is on the right.

42. Gym in Commencement Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024732
Title:
Gym in Commencement Hall, West Virginia University
A view of downtown campus from Fife Street: Commencement Hall on the left; Science Hall (Chitwood Hall), Woodburn Hall and Martin Hall with a clock tower forming Woodburn Circle; building across from Woodburn Circle is Agricultural Experimental Station.

43. Woodburn Circle Viewed from Hill above Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024864
Title:
Woodburn Circle Viewed from Hill above Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
pre 1900
Description:
A view of downtown campus from Fife Street: Commencement Hall on the left; Science Hall (Chitwood Hall), Woodburn Hall and Martin Hall with a clock tower forming Woodburn Circle; building across from Woodburn Circle is Agricultural Experimental Station.
A corner of Commencement Hall, Administration Building, Chemistry and Law School, possibly taken from Martin Hall.

44. Commencement Hall, Stewart Hall, and other Buildings on University Avenue, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024872
Title:
Commencement Hall, Stewart Hall, and other Buildings on University Avenue, West Virginia University
Description:
A corner of Commencement Hall, Administration Building, Chemistry and Law School, possibly taken from Martin Hall.
A view of campus, from left to right Library (present Stewart Hall), Commencement Hall, Agricultural Experiment Station, Martin Hall, Woodburn Hall and Science Hall (present Chitwood Hall) and hills of Westover spread beyond the Monongahela River in the distance.

45. West Virginia University and Westover, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
024877
Title:
West Virginia University and Westover, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1903
Description:
A view of campus, from left to right Library (present Stewart Hall), Commencement Hall, Agricultural Experiment Station, Martin Hall, Woodburn Hall and Science Hall (present Chitwood Hall) and hills of Westover spread beyond the Monongahela River in the distance.
A view of campus from Women's Hall: from left to right Commencement Hall, Agricultural Experiment Station and Martin Hall.

46. Commencement Hall, Agricultural Experiment Station and Martin Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024884
Title:
Commencement Hall, Agricultural Experiment Station and Martin Hall, West Virginia University
Description:
A view of campus from Women's Hall: from left to right Commencement Hall, Agricultural Experiment Station and Martin Hall.
A view of campus, from left Agricultural Experiment Station, Commencement Hall, Martin Hall and Woodburn Hall.

47. West Virginia University and Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
024885
Title:
West Virginia University and Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1899
Description:
A view of campus, from left Agricultural Experiment Station, Commencement Hall, Martin Hall and Woodburn Hall.
22 female students pose in front of Commencement Hall.

48. Female Student Group in front of Commencement Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024893
Title:
Female Student Group in front of Commencement Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
1910
Description:
22 female students pose in front of Commencement Hall.
Students exit from chapel in Reynolds Hall; it is taken from the porch of Agricultural Experiment Station.

49. Students Exiting From Chapel, West Virginia University

IDNO:
025007
Title:
Students Exiting From Chapel, West Virginia University
Date:
1984/10/31
Description:
Students exit from chapel in Reynolds Hall; it is taken from the porch of Agricultural Experiment Station.
Looking down on Woodburn Circle on WVU Downtown campus: from further left Commencement Hall, Agricultural Experiment Station, Martin Hall, Woodburn Hall and Chitwood Hall.

50. Woodburn Circle and Other Buildings, West Virginia University

IDNO:
028036
Title:
Woodburn Circle and Other Buildings, West Virginia University
Date:
1912
Description:
Looking down on Woodburn Circle on WVU Downtown campus: from further left Commencement Hall, Agricultural Experiment Station, Martin Hall, Woodburn Hall and Chitwood Hall.