Information on the back of the photograph: 'Reynolds Hall before completion from Commencement Hall.' After remodeling Commencement Hall, the building was rededicated as Reynolds Hall for Powell Benton Reynolds, professor, chaplain, vice president and twice acting president of the University.
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.
'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.'
View of Grumbein Island, and left to right: Cafeteria, Health Center, Reynolds Hall, Tower of Administration building, Law School, President's home, Experiment Station.
Old Athletic Field Behind Reynolds Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
1943/07/07
Description:
'Left to Right: Corner Mechanical Hall, Chemistry, old cafeteria (later used for buildings and grounds), Administration, & bleachers in back of Reynolds Hall.'