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A group of uniformed male students walk across the entrance way of Wise Library.

1. Special Forces Training on WVU Campus During World War Two, Morgantown, W. Va.

Wise Library was built in 1932, but was not named for Charles Wise Jr. until 1985. The tower addition (seen in the back) was built in 1950.

2. Wise Library on Campus of West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

'The Library is arranged according to the Dewey Decimal System of classification and is open from 7:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day, except Sunday, throughout the year.  It is open Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. for reading only.  Students have free access to the shelves, and the Library is the busiest place about the University.'  This is from a booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901'

3. Martin Hall Library, West Virginia University

'WVU. Library Staff. 1935 Oct. 25. Reading left to right 1st row- 1. Virginia Gilmore Madigan Luikart; 2. Jenny Boughner; 3. Mildred Reed; 4. Margaret Reay; 5. Ruth Blodgett; 6. Barbara Bierers; 7. L.D. Arnett, Librarian. 2nd row- 1. Dr. F.P Summers; 2. Florence K. Reese, Prof. Lib. Science; 3. Bryd Lea Pickens; 4. Mary Lou Richardson; 5. Evelyn Hite; 6. Georgia Wade; 7. Lindsay Johnson, Jaitor. 3rd row- 1. John Bayles, Janitor; 2. Carroll Reynolds; 3. Eleanor Knutti; 4. Andrew Wiley; 5. Jessie B. Madigan'

4. Library Staff of West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

5. Second Floor Office, Wise Library West Virginia University

6. Stewart Hall (Library), West Virginia University

View of back entrances to the Library.

7. Rear View of Wise Library, West Virginia University

Students read at tables and seek help at the reference desk on the left.

8. Reference Room, Wise Library, West Virginia University

Students study at tables and peruse periodicals on the shelves in the General Reading Room.

9. General Reading Room, Wise Library, West Virginia University

Behind desk: Mike Clark, Student Assistant; Marilee Wilhoit, Circulation Assistant.

10. Wise Library Circulation Staff at Work, West Virginia University

Behind desk: Mike Clark, Student Assistant; Marilee Wilhoit, Circulation Assistant.

11. Wise Library Circulation Desk, West Virginia University

Behind desk: Teddy Rowan, Student Assistant.

12. Wise Library Circulation Desk, West Virginia University

Behind the desk left to right: Judy Emerson, Circulation Assistant; Elizabeth Douglas, Circulation Assistant; Ethel Gaston, Circulation Assistant; Unknown; Michele Tannahill, Circulation Assistant; Virginia Perry, Circulation Assistant.

13. Wise Library Circulation Staff at Work, West Virginia University

2nd from left: R.F. Munn, Librarian; 3rd from left: Mildred Brain, AVA.

14. Librarians at West Virginia University

15. Pam Byrd (seated) with Library Staff Member, West Virginia University

Eliza's Cafe on the fourth floor of the Downtown Library is named after Miss Skinner.

16. Librarian Eliza Jane Skinner (1859-1963), West Virginia University

Front Row, left to right: Virginia Madigan; Jennie Boughner, Librarian; Mrs. Mildred Arnett Reed; Margaret Reay; Ruth Blodgett; Barbara Bierer; Dr. Lonnie Arnett, Head Librarian. Second Row, left to right: Professor Fetus Summers; Ms. Florence Reese; Byrd Pickens; Mrs. Mary Lou Richardson Hann; Evelyn Hite; Georgia Wade. Back Row, left to right:  Mr. John Bayles, Head Custodian; Carroll Reynolds; Mrs. Eleanor Knutti; Andy Wiley; Jess Madigan; Mr. Lindsay Johnson, Custodian.

17. Group Photo of Wise Library Staff, West Virginia University

18. Librarian Pauline Wiggin Leonard, West Virginia University

19. Librarian Clara Hough, West Virginia University

Librarian from 1906-1908.  In 1936 Goodrich was at Dartmouth College.

20. Librarian Nathaniel Goodrich, West Virginia University

21. LIbrarian W. P. Kellam, West Virginia University

22. Library Circulation Staff Members Jesse Ezell and Sam Dodson at Work, West Virginia University

23. Library Technician Jeff Poling Microfilming Newspapers, West Virginia University

Bennett was Assistant Reference Librarian from March to December 1942 and from November 1945 to January 1946; Chief Audio-Visual Aids Librarian from July 1946 to August 1947; Chairman of Library Administrative Committee from August 1946 to June 30, 1947.

24. Librarian Fleming Bennett,, West Virginia University

Christopher G. Brouzas, Librarian, December 1935 to September 1939.

25. Librarian Christopher G. Brouzas, West Virginia University

Lucy Fay, Librarian at West Virginia University, 1908-1909.

26. Librarian Lucy E. Fay, West Virginia University

Margaret Gilpin Morrow of Fairmont West Virginia, first full time librarian, 1889  - 1890.

27. Librarian Margaret Gilpin Morrow, West Virginia University

Librarian from July 1, 1947 - August 31, 1949.

28. Librarian Elmer M. Grieder, West Virginia University

Member of the Library Administration Committee, August, 1946 - June 30, 1947.

29. Librarian Forrest F. Carhart Jr., West Virginia University

30. Librarians Robert F. Munn and Charles Butler, West Virginia University

Robert F. Munn receives a book titled 'Great Jewish Personalities.'

31. Dean of Libraries Robert F. Munn, West Virginia University

32. Dr. Robert F. Munn, Provost and Director of Libraries, West Virginia University

L. D. Arnett, WVU Librarian from 1910/10/01 to 1935/12/01.

33. Librarian L. D. Arnett, West Virginia University

The exhibit was located in E. Moore Hall and was created for the first W. Va. Day. The celebration took place in June of 1987. The David Hunter Strother Collection is now housed in the West Virginia and Regional History Center in Wise Library.

34. John Stealey Speaking at the Dedication of the David Hunter Strother Collection at West Virginia University

A view of Stewart Hall when it was used as library.  Over the central archway 'LIBRARY' is engraved.  A hooded car is parked in front of the building on University Avenue.  The photo is taken across from the street on a fall day.

35. Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

36. Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

Now Stewart Hall.

37. Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

38. Virginia Jackson, Main Library, West Virginia University

Dr. Munn is standing next to an unidentifed African-American man.

39. Dr. Robert F. Munn Holding a Pipe, West Virginia University

40. Dr. Robert F. Munn (Left) and John F. Golay, West Virginia University

41. Dr. Robert F. Munn, Provost and Director of Libraries, West Virginia University

42. Dr. Robert F. Munn, Provost and Director of Libraries, West Virginia University

43. Dr. Robert F. Munn, Provost and Director of Libraries, West Virginia University

'Just across Prospect Street from the site of Mechanical Hall, this aluminum covered rigid frame building was occupied in January, 1957.' Image from page 5 of 'Progress Report on Civil Engineering Submitted to Education Committee, Engineers Council for Professional Development 29 West 39th Street, New York 18, New York by College of Engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia.' Original photo may be found in this publication located in the WV Collection book collection.

44. Engineering Building Number 1, West Virginia University

Mountainlair under construction dates the photograph to the summer of 1966.

45. Aerial View of Downtown Campus, West Virginia University

'Tin Can.'

46. Temporary Engineering Building at corner of North High and Prospect Streets, West Virginia University

47. Lawn and Trees in Front of Wise Library, West Virginia University

48. Aerial View of Downtown Campus, West Virginia University