Honorary Degree Recipients J. Montgomery Curtis, James Alex Jr. and William M. Batten, West Virginia University
Date:
1966/05
Description:
'West Virginians Turned New Yorkers Will Receive Honorary U Degrees. Three West Virginia natives, all now living in New York State, will receive Doctor of Human Letters degrees from West Virginia University. The degrees will be conferred at the May 29 Commencement on (Left to Right): J. Montgomery Curtis, executive director of the American Press Institute at Columbia University; James Allen Jr., president of the University of the State of New York and Commissioner of Education; and William M. Batten, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of J.C. Penney Company.'
Donovan H. Bond Speaking at State University Seminar, West Virginia University
Date:
1967/09/12
Description:
'Donovan H. Bond, Executive Director of the 100th Anniversary Observance, is seen speaking at the September 12, 1967 seminar, "The State University." From left to right, others include: Keith Glancey, WVU Profesor of Education; Thomas Isaack, WVU Professor of Management; Thomas Canning, WVU Professor of Music; Ruel Foster, WVU Professor and Chairman of English and Chairman of the Seminar Planning Committee; Peter Muirhead, Associate U.S. Commissioner of Education; and James G. Harlow, President of WVU.'
