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Print number 386. Thomas Clark Atkeson wrote the law which created the West Virginia State Board of Agriculture in 1891, serving as President of the board for the next fourteen years. It was Atkeson who recommended to the University Board of Regents that agriculture be taught at the state University, and he was then later named the first dean of the College of Agriculture when it was established in 1898. Atkeson's work with agricultural education is well renowned.

1. Portrait of WVU Professor Thomas Clark Atkeson

IDNO:
045609
Title:
Portrait of WVU Professor Thomas Clark Atkeson
Date:
undated
Description:
Print number 386. Thomas Clark Atkeson wrote the law which created the West Virginia State Board of Agriculture in 1891, serving as President of the board for the next fourteen years. It was Atkeson who recommended to the University Board of Regents that agriculture be taught at the state University, and he was then later named the first dean of the College of Agriculture when it was established in 1898. Atkeson's work with agricultural education is well renowned.
Betty Jane pictured at Avis Crossing.

2. Betty Jane Arrington Angell, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
045862
Title:
Betty Jane Arrington Angell, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Betty Jane pictured at Avis Crossing.
William is the son of John Alley, who is the uncle to Mary Emma Smith Trail.

3. Young William Alley of Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049656
Title:
Young William Alley of Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1945
Description:
William is the son of John Alley, who is the uncle to Mary Emma Smith Trail.