Dinner Guests at Centennial Celebration, West Virginia University
Date:
1967
Description:
'At the table: Jack Canfield, Assistant to Governor Smith; Former WVU President Irvin Stewart; Former Governor W.W. Barron; Former Governor Okey Patterson; Mrs. Irvin Stewart on the extreme right.'
He was a democrat, 26th Governor of West Virginia. Formerly served as mayor of Elkins, member of the House of Delegates from Randolph County, and Attorney General. Elected Governor on November 8, 1960, inaugurated January 16, 1961.
Gov. W.W. Barron holding Conservation plaque. From left to right: Warren Lane, director of Dept. of Natural Resources holding other end of plaque, and C.K. Dorsey on far right.