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In the basement of the old Commencement Hall, in charge of Dr. Hartigan.

1. 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.
In basement of old Commencement (Reynolds) Hall, in charge of Dr. Hartigan.

2. 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.
Elevated view of the campus including a cemetery (on the left) next to Reynolds Hall (Commencement Hall) where Stewart Hall now stands.

3. West Virginia University Campus, Morgantown, W. Va,

IDNO:
038508
Title:
West Virginia University Campus, Morgantown, W. Va,
Date:
1893
Description:
Elevated view of the campus including a cemetery (on the left) next to Reynolds Hall (Commencement Hall) where Stewart Hall now stands.
Photo taken from station porch, co-eds in view.

4. 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.
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.

5. 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.
Room set up for Corps of Cadets. Guns, chairs, and swords on the stage.

6. 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.
This view from the hill above the University shows five of the buildings, and the Monongahela River in the distance. From the booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings,1901.'

7. Hill Top View of West Virginia University

IDNO:
033222
Title:
Hill Top View of West Virginia University
Date:
1901
Description:
This view from the hill above the University shows five of the buildings, and the Monongahela River in the distance. From the booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings,1901.'
'The first story contains the Gymnasium. The second story is a large Assembly Room containing fifteen hundred opera chairs and the big organ. The photo is from a booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901.'

8. Commencement Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
033266
Title:
Commencement Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
1901
Description:
'The first story contains the Gymnasium. The second story is a large Assembly Room containing fifteen hundred opera chairs and the big organ. The photo is from a booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901.'
'The University landscape and Five of the Buildings.' The photo is from a booklet, West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901.

9. General View, West Virginia University

IDNO:
033272
Title:
General View, West Virginia University
Date:
1901
Description:
'The University landscape and Five of the Buildings.' The photo is from a booklet, West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901.
'Showing the new pipe organ, a gift to the University from two generous friends. It adds greatly to the facilities of the School of Music and the attractiveness of general University life.' This photo is from a booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings,' 1901.

10. Interior of Commencement Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
033275
Title:
Interior of Commencement Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
1901
Description:
'Showing the new pipe organ, a gift to the University from two generous friends. It adds greatly to the facilities of the School of Music and the attractiveness of general University life.' This photo is from a booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings,' 1901.
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.

11. 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 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.

12. 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.