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61. Main Hall, Marshall College, Huntington, W. Va.

IDNO:
026577
Title:
Main Hall, Marshall College, Huntington, W. Va.
'The name of Thomas Clark Atkeson is inseparable from West Virginia agriculture. He was born on the family farm near Buffalo, Putnam County. He received such schooling as was available during the unsettled war times and then enrolled in West Virginia University in 1871 with the intention of studying agriculture. He found that no such course was offered. He took the usual academic subjects for one year and then returned to work on the farm and to write for The West Virginia Agriculturist, a publication which he established. He sold the paper and went to Kentucky to attend Kentucky Agricultural and Mechanical College. After receiving a bachelor of laws degree, he briefly returned to journalism before establishing a law practice in Buffalo. From 1880 he took an active part in work of the grange and in 1891 wrote the law which created the West Virginia State Board of Agriculture. For the next fourteen years he served as President of the Board. One of his first tasks was to recommend to the University Board of Regents that agriculture be taught at the state university. This recommendation was accepted and Atkeson was appointed the first dean of the College of Agriculture when it was established in 1898. Dr. Atkeson’s work in agricultural education was so widely recognized that he was awarded four honorary degrees from other colleges. He was the author of numerous articles and bulletins. His books include Pioneering In Agriculture; Semi-centennial History of the Patrons of Husbandry, Bookkeeping for Farmers and A Catechism of Agriculture with D.W. Working as co-author. Return to Mary Atkeson, 3625 Sixteenth St. N.W. Washington, D.C. Copyright by Harris and Ewing - the above credit line must be printed underneath any reproduction of this photo as required by law. Photo for your use only. Not to be syndicated, rented, or loaned.'

62. Portrait of Dr. Thomas Clark Atkeson

IDNO:
027038
Title:
Portrait of Dr. Thomas Clark Atkeson
Description:
'The name of Thomas Clark Atkeson is inseparable from West Virginia agriculture. He was born on the family farm near Buffalo, Putnam County. He received such schooling as was available during the unsettled war times and then enrolled in West Virginia University in 1871 with the intention of studying agriculture. He found that no such course was offered. He took the usual academic subjects for one year and then returned to work on the farm and to write for The West Virginia Agriculturist, a publication which he established. He sold the paper and went to Kentucky to attend Kentucky Agricultural and Mechanical College. After receiving a bachelor of laws degree, he briefly returned to journalism before establishing a law practice in Buffalo. From 1880 he took an active part in work of the grange and in 1891 wrote the law which created the West Virginia State Board of Agriculture. For the next fourteen years he served as President of the Board. One of his first tasks was to recommend to the University Board of Regents that agriculture be taught at the state university. This recommendation was accepted and Atkeson was appointed the first dean of the College of Agriculture when it was established in 1898. Dr. Atkeson’s work in agricultural education was so widely recognized that he was awarded four honorary degrees from other colleges. He was the author of numerous articles and bulletins. His books include Pioneering In Agriculture; Semi-centennial History of the Patrons of Husbandry, Bookkeeping for Farmers and A Catechism of Agriculture with D.W. Working as co-author. Return to Mary Atkeson, 3625 Sixteenth St. N.W. Washington, D.C. Copyright by Harris and Ewing - the above credit line must be printed underneath any reproduction of this photo as required by law. Photo for your use only. Not to be syndicated, rented, or loaned.'

63. Portrait of H. B. Adams

IDNO:
027043
Title:
Portrait of H. B. Adams

64. Portrait of Gordon Battelle

IDNO:
027102
Title:
Portrait of Gordon Battelle

65. Portrait of Harman Blennerhassett

IDNO:
027181
Title:
Portrait of Harman Blennerhassett
Famous statesman who traveled widely throughout the current site of West Virginia.

66. Philip Doddridge (1772-1832)

IDNO:
027408
Title:
Philip Doddridge (1772-1832)
Description:
Famous statesman who traveled widely throughout the current site of West Virginia.

67. J. G. Connors

IDNO:
027467
Title:
J. G. Connors

68. Foster, John W.

IDNO:
027594
Title:
Foster, John W.
Governor from 1901-1905 and also served of State Board of Education.

69. Governor Albert B. White

IDNO:
027607
Title:
Governor Albert B. White
Description:
Governor from 1901-1905 and also served of State Board of Education.

70. Johnson Newlon Camden

IDNO:
027675
Title:
Johnson Newlon Camden
Date:
undated

71. Portrait of Edward H. Griggs

IDNO:
027769
Title:
Portrait of Edward H. Griggs

72. Lord Fairfax

IDNO:
027829
Title:
Lord Fairfax