J. O. Knapp and Former WVU President Elvis Stahr Posed Next to Portrait of J. O. Knapp
Description:
J. O. Knapp was Director of WVU Cooperative Extension Service and nationally recognized 4-H leader. In this portrait, J.O. Knapp is addressing the audience.
Portrait of Diane Reinhard, Acting President, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1985-1986
Description:
As Acting President of West Virginia University University from July 1, 1985 to April 14 1986, Diane Reinhard became the first woman to hold the University's highest office.
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.
Inauguration of West Virginia University President Hodges, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Crowd gathers for the ceremony inaugurating Thomas Hodges as President of West Virginia University. Among the distinguished guests was United States President William H. Taft.
Inauguration of President Turner, Procession on University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1928/11
Description:
Note on back of photograph reads: "Part of academic procession marching to Field House at West Virginia University, where Dr. John R. Turner was inaugurated on November 1928 as the State University's tenth president."
