Portrait of Alexander Martin, West Virginia University

Identifier:

037200

Collection Number:

A&M 3376

Title:

Portrait of Alexander Martin, West Virginia University

Description:

First President of WVU. According to Charles Ambler, in contrast to political leaders, religious lights advocated coeducation at West Virginia University from the time of its inception. A Methodist minister, Rev. Martin discussed the creation of a normal (teacher training) program with the principal of the Morgantown Female Collegiate Institute during the University's first year.

Acquisition Source:

WVU. Center for Women's Studies. Lillian Waugh, Transfer.

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView