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A scene from Spring 1917, as students gather in front of Chitwood Hall protesting the faculty's decision to continue with final exams after the United States had declared war on Germany. Many schools across the country had canceled finals since most male students would be drafted or enlist in quick order.

1. Student Strike, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024420
Title:
Student Strike, West Virginia University
Date:
1917
Description:
A scene from Spring 1917, as students gather in front of Chitwood Hall protesting the faculty's decision to continue with final exams after the United States had declared war on Germany. Many schools across the country had canceled finals since most male students would be drafted or enlist in quick order.
Students protest the WVU administration's decision not to cancel spring semester final exams after the United States had declared war on Germany.

2. Student Strike, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024421
Title:
Student Strike, West Virginia University
Date:
1917
Description:
Students protest the WVU administration's decision not to cancel spring semester final exams after the United States had declared war on Germany.
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.

3. Student Protest Outside Reynolds Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024422
Title:
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.
Students gather in front of the Commencement Hall.

4. Student Strike, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024426
Title:
Student Strike, West Virginia University
Date:
1918
Description:
Students gather in front of the Commencement Hall.

5. Graduates and Pickets at Commencement in Field House, West Virginia University

IDNO:
020889
Title:
Graduates and Pickets at Commencement in Field House, West Virginia University
Date:
1967
Student carries sign 'Senator Byrd was a member of KKK'.

6. Protesters at Commencement, West Virginia University

IDNO:
020939
Title:
Protesters at Commencement, West Virginia University
Date:
1967
Description:
Student carries sign 'Senator Byrd was a member of KKK'.
From left to right in front: Tom Curtis, Rev. Michael Payne, and Berta Lambert (with microphone).

7. Stump Speaking in front of Elizabeth Moore Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024475
Title:
Stump Speaking in front of Elizabeth Moore Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
1967
Description:
From left to right in front: Tom Curtis, Rev. Michael Payne, and Berta Lambert (with microphone).

8. Face Painting on Peace Day, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024460
Title:
Face Painting on Peace Day, West Virginia University
Date:
1969
The person clapping is Pat Samargo; and on the left with the mustache is Harry Shaw, an anti-war activist.

9. Students Protest the State Road Commission and Arch Moore, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024465
Title:
Students Protest the State Road Commission and Arch Moore, West Virginia University
Date:
1969
Description:
The person clapping is Pat Samargo; and on the left with the mustache is Harry Shaw, an anti-war activist.
Winter 1969-1970.

10. War Resisters League Marches against Death and the Vietnam War, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024458
Title:
War Resisters League Marches against Death and the Vietnam War, West Virginia University
Date:
1969-1970
Description:
Winter 1969-1970.
'The man with the Flag is Arch McQueen, the police officer is Bill Hughes, and the man with the white shirt is Bob Wojcik.'

11. Vietnam Moratorium Day March in Downtown Morgantown, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024468
Title:
Vietnam Moratorium Day March in Downtown Morgantown, West Virginia University
Date:
1969/10/15
Description:
'The man with the Flag is Arch McQueen, the police officer is Bill Hughes, and the man with the white shirt is Bob Wojcik.'

12. Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest in Courthouse Square, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024472
Title:
Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest in Courthouse Square, West Virginia University
Date:
1969/10/15