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1. Librarian Clara Hough, West Virginia University

'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'

2. Martin Hall Library, West Virginia University

Exterior view of the West Virginia University Library during construction, cost of the building $105,000. The Library was once housed in the building which is currently Stewart Hall.

3. Stewart Hall during Construction, West Virginia University

4. Librarian Pauline Wiggin Leonard, West Virginia University

Front view of Stewart Hall as the "Administration Building (Probably when still library)"

5. Administration Building When It Was Still the Library, West Virginia University

6. Stewart Hall (Library), West Virginia University

7. Interior View of Stewart Hall Library, West Virginia University

Corner view of library building, currently Stewart Hall.

8. Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

9. Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

10. Sketch of Wise Library, West Virginia University

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

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

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

12. Reference Room, Wise Library, West Virginia University

View of back entrances to the Library.

13. Rear View of Wise Library, West Virginia University

14. Second Floor Office, Wise Library West Virginia University

15. Drawing of the Wise Library, West Virginia University

16. Wise Library, 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

'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'

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

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

20. Entrance to Wise Library, West Virginia University

21. Students Sitting on Library Terrace, West Virginia University

22. Aerial View of Students Relaxing on the Wise Library Terrace, West Virginia University

23. Aerial View of Students Relaxing on the Wise Library Terrace, West Virginia University

24. Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

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

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

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

Books and paper in background. Boxes on the shelves on the left. Table and chairs in the foreground.

27. Wise Library Music Room, West Virginia University

28. Wise Library Lobby from Reference Room Foyer, West Virginia University

29. Main Circulation Desk, Wise Library, West Virginia University

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

30. Librarian Christopher G. Brouzas, West Virginia University

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

32. Winter Scene of Engineering Building and Library Parking Lot, West Virginia University

Currently located in the Milano Reading Room of the Wise Library.

33. Bust of Dante in the Wise Library Reserve Room , West Virginia University

A student sits at the huge camera that films newspapers, one page at a time.

34. Microfilming Newspapers in Wise Library, West Virginia University

Librarian, R. F. Munn views Civil War era broadsides on a bulletin board in the library.

35. Librarian R. F. Munn at Wise Library, West Virginia University

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

36. Librarians at West Virginia University

37. Wise Library West Virginia Heritage Bookshelf, West Virginia University

38. Entrance to Wise Library, West Virginia University

View of buildings on University Avenue, opposite E. Moore Hall, etc.  Cafeteria building destroyed, Health Center building being moved to where former stood.  Background- Main library, Chemistry, shops, Reynolds, Administration building.

39. Student Health Center, Now Called Carruth Center, West Virginia University

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

40. Aerial View of Downtown Campus, West Virginia University

41. Campus Cover Girls on the Stairway in Wise Library, West Virginia University

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

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

43. Wise Library Getting a Facelift, West Virginia University

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

From the Dominion News caption, July 29, 1970: 'It may be messy now but West Virginia University Library employees try to ignore the 'ditch' and concentrate on the promised blessings of central air conditioning. Mrs. Lawrence A. Lang plugs away at the typewriter while the chasm in her office awaits installation of equipment.'

45. Wise Library Main Office - Installing Central Air Conditioning, West Virginia University

Student looking at manuscript materials and man standing in background.

46. Researcher at the West Virginia Collection in Colson Hall, West Virginia University

Man walking through entrance door of Colson Hall.

47. Entrance to Colson Hall, West Virginia University

48. Activity at Colson Hall Circulation Desk, 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.

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

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

50. Librarian Margaret Gilpin Morrow, West Virginia University

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

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

The library was built in 1902.  After another, larger library was constructed in 1932, this building was subsequently renamed Stewart Hall and houses the West Virginia University administration offices.

52. Entrance to Library at West Virginia University

53. Stewart Hall Entrance, West Virginia University

54. Interior View of Stewart Hall Library, West Virginia University

Now Stewart Hall.

55. Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

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

56. Librarian Lucy E. Fay, West Virginia University

A group of women, men, and children, who are likely members of a 4-H group. The group is in front of the library, which is now Stewart Hall.

57. Likely 4-H Group in Front of Library, Morgantown, W. Va.

Currently Stewart Hall.

58. West Virginia University Library

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

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

Currently Stewart Hall. 'Dohertys Folder, 1901- 1914'

60. Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

61. Reading Room, Old Library, Martin Hall, 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.

62. Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

Formerly administration building, once old library.

63. Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

64. Students Walking Down Steps in Front of Wise Library, West Virginia University

65. Students Walking Down Steps in Front of Wise Library, West Virginia University

66. Students in Front of Wise Library, West Virginia University

67. View of Downtown Campus from Westover, WVU

68. View of West Virginia University from Westover, Morgantown, W. Va.

69. View of Downtown Campus from Westover, WVU

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

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

View of man walking stairs to main entrance of WVU's library.

71. Wise Library Entrance, West Virginia University

72. ROTC Exercise in front of Wise Library, West Virginia University

73. Wise Library, West Virginia University

74. Wise Library Entrance, West Virginia University

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

75. Librarian Elmer M. Grieder, West Virginia University

76. Interior View of Wise Library Reading Room, West Virginia University

Exterior view of Wise Library, West Virginia University.

77. Wise Library, 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.

78. Engineering Building Number 1, West Virginia University

79. Microfilming Newspapers in the Wise Library, West Virginia University

80. Microfilming Newspapers in the Wise Library, West Virginia University

81. Studying in Wise Library, West Virginia University

Martha Neville on the right.

82. West Virginia Room, Wise Library, West Virginia University

Exterior view of Wise Library, West Virginia University.

83. Wise Library, West Virginia University

84. Wise Library, West Virginia University

Now known as the Carruth Center.

85. Moving Health Center Building, West Virginia University

Mechanical Hall was located on this site before it burned down.  The temporary Engineering building, Chemistry building, and part of the Wise Library are also visible.

86. Students Crossing the Cleared Site of the Mountainlair Parking Lot, West Virginia University

87. Wise Library, West Virginia University

'Tin Can.'

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

View of the Engineering building, Main Library in the background, Chemistry building, and shops.

89. Site Cleared for the Mountainlair Parking Lot, West Virginia University

90. Student Assistants Mike Chapman and Charles Sypolt in the Stacks at Wise Library, West Virginia University

91. Aerial View of Downtown Campus, West Virginia University

92. Students Entering Wise Library Reference Room, West Virginia University

Photoduplication department worker in process of putting newspaper pages onto microfilm.

93. Microfilming Newspapers in the Wise Library, West Virginia University

94. Wise Library Reading Room, West Virginia University

95. Patron Reading Newspaper on Microfilm, Wise Library, West Virginia University

96. Wise Library Reading Room, West Virginia University