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View of interior of Stewart Hall when it was the library

1. Interior of the Library when in the Administration Building, West Virginia University

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

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

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

3. 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.

4. 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'

5. 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'

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

7. Second Floor Office, Wise Library West Virginia University

8. Stewart Hall (Library), West Virginia University

View of back entrances to the Library.

9. Rear View of Wise Library, West Virginia University

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

10. Reference Room, 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

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

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

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

13. Wise Library Circulation Desk, West Virginia University

Behind desk: Teddy Rowan, Student Assistant.

14. 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.

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

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

16. Librarians at West Virginia University

17. 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.

18. 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.

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

20. Librarian Pauline Wiggin Leonard, West Virginia University

21. Librarian Clara Hough, West Virginia University

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

22. Librarian Nathaniel Goodrich, West Virginia University

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

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

25. 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.

26. Librarian Fleming Bennett,, West Virginia University

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

27. Librarian Christopher G. Brouzas, West Virginia University

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

28. Librarian Lucy E. Fay, West Virginia University

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

29. Librarian Margaret Gilpin Morrow, West Virginia University

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

30. Librarian Elmer M. Grieder, West Virginia University

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

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

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

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

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

34. 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.

35. 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.

36. 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.

37. Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

38. Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

Now Stewart Hall.

39. Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

40. Virginia Jackson, Main Library, West Virginia University

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

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

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

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

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

45. 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.

46. Engineering Building Number 1, West Virginia University

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

47. Aerial View of Downtown Campus, West Virginia University

'Tin Can.'

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

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

50. Aerial View of Downtown Campus, West Virginia University

View from after 1954.

51. View of Downtown Campus from Westover, WVU

52. View of Downtown Campus from Westover, WVU

53. View of Downtown Campus from Westover, WVU

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

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

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

Now known as the Carruth Center.

56. Moving Health Center Building, West Virginia University

Now known as the Carruth Center.

57. Moving Health Center Building, 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.

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

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

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

61. Arnold Hall, 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.

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

'New Library, West Virginia University, In Process of Construction; Cost of Building $105,000'

63. Construction of New Library, Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

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

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

66. Students Sitting on Library Terrace, West Virginia University

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

67. Microfilming Newspapers in Wise Library, West Virginia University

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

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

70. Entrance to Wise Library, West Virginia University

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

72. Entrance to Wise Library, West Virginia University

73. Wise Library Getting a Facelift, West Virginia University

74. Wise Library, West Virginia University

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

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

76. Studying in Wise Library, West Virginia University

Martha Neville on the right.

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

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

79. Students on the Steps of Wise Library, West Virginia University

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

81. Wise Library, West Virginia University

82. Drawing of the Wise Library, West Virginia University

83. Wise Library Reading Room, West Virginia University

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

85. Wise Library, West Virginia University

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

87. Wise Library Periodicals Room, West Virginia University

88. Wise Library Entrance at Night, West Virginia University

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

90. Checking Out Books at the Wise Library Circulation Desk, West Virginia University

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

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

93. Wise Library Entrance, West Virginia University

94. Wise Library, West Virginia University

95. Wise Library as seen from Across University Avenue, West Virginia University

96. Wise Library Entrance, West Virginia University