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1. Grumbein Island on University Avenue, West Virginia University

'Billy Swisher, Lost Creek, and his Angus Steer, which placed first, and was Reserve Champion Angus Steer of the show, at the Pittsburgh Live Stock Show -- December 1944.'

2. Billy Swisher and His Angus Steer, 4-H, Harrison County, W. Va.

A campus scene of West Virginia University.

3. Grumbein Island, West Virginia University

4. Mooresville School Class of 1944, Core, Monongalia County, W. Va.

This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Louis Piccola's narrative documenting his military experience during World War II.

5. Bomb Damaged Town in Northern Europe During World War II

This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Louis Piccalo's narrative documenting his military experiences during World War II. Note the only structure left standing are the stairs. The wall of bricks were probably stacked after the bombing.

6. Bomb Leveled Area in Northern Europe During World War II

The unidentified men shown here relaxing, were part of Cecil Teets' outfit which served in the Pacific Theater.

7. Men in 443rd Fighter Squadron, United States Army Air Force During World War II

Unidentified members of Cecil Teets' outfit which served in the Pacific Theater.

8. Men of 443rd Fighter Squadron, United States Army Air Force During World War II

Originally operated by the Glade Creek Coal and Lumber Company, the 750 foot railroad bridge was salvaged by the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad during World War II. Information on the back of photograph includes: " Stephen D. Trail Su. Co. W. V. 2000; Roy Long Coll."

9. Removing Superstructure Off Railroad Bridge Over New River, Glade, W. Va.

Killed September 16, 1944 while fighting near Metz, France during World War II. Schneider's unit was under the command of General George Patton.

10. Alvin M. Schneider, Tech 5, 33rd Armored Engineer Battalion, 3rd Army, from Helvetia, W. Va.

Soldiers/Students gathered on North High Street with full pack and baggage, headed to the train depot in Morgantown. This publication documents how West Virginia University partner with the United States Armed Forces to train selected students for wartime service as officers, medical personel and techically skilled soldiers.

11. Cover of, 'West Virginia University and The War' by J. C. Easton, Associate Professor of History, West Virginia University

Air Corps trainee students from West Virginia University are briefed before take-off. This eight week course was part of a program with an accelerated curriculum implemented by the United States military at several universities during World War II to meet demands for junior officers and soldiers with high technical skills.

12. Before Take-Off For Flight Training, Morgantown, W. Va.

Part of the accelerated training program implemented by the United States Armed Forces during World War II. The building is now known as Colson Hall.

13. Air Corps Cadets Studying In West Virginia University Law Library, Morgantown, W. Va.

The Air Crew slept in the law building, now known as Colson Hall. During World War II, the A.S.T.P. part time courses were taken by selected students along with their regular academic work.

14. Law School Becomes Dormitory During Army Specialized Training Program

The Army Specialized Training Program was a military training program instituted by the United States Army during World War II at eleven American Universities, including West Virginia University. It was created to meet wartime demands for junior officers and soldiers with technical skills. These students pictured gather on campus for one more time before departing.

15. Coeds Mingle With ASTP Students on Eve of Departure, Morgantown, W. Va.

Women were included in the special training at West Virginia University such as in communications, in order to meet the growing demand for skilled workers during World War II.

16. Student Operating Communication Receiver During Special Training at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

West Virginia University partnered with the Federal government to train selected military and non-military students for jobs requiring technical skills during World War II.

17. Students Studying Characteristics of Electric Circuit in Radio Technician Course, Morgantown, W. Va.

The WVU College of Engineering was involved in training 194 government signal crops employees during World War II.

18. Experimental Laboratory Switchboard, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

Special technical training at West Virginia University during Workld War II included WVU students, military personel and government employees.

19. Older Students Measuring Frequency Response of Electric Circuit, WVU Campus, Morgantown, W. Va.

Engineering Science and Management War Training Staff teach about the chemistry of powder and explosives. ESMWT was a government sponsored program provided, without charge, college-grade courses for large numbers of Americans to fill urgently needed technical and scientific civilian positions just prior to and during World War II. The program was known as one of the largest and most productive educational activities in America's history.

20. Staff in ESMWT Course in Chemistry of Powder and Explosives at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

Part of the training programs offered at WVU during World War II which involved miltary and non-military personel.

21. Two Young Men Study Melting Point of Tetryl at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

Part of the training program taught at West Virginia University during World War II.

22. Applying Nitrometer Test on Guncotton, WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

Part of the training offered at West Virginia University, contributing to the war effort.

23. Home Economic Students Learn Intricacies of Electrical Equipment, Morgantown, W. Va.

Special training was offered in several fields at WVU to military and non-military personel during World War II, contributing to the war effort.

24. Home Economics Students Entertain Service Men in Department, Morgantown, W. Va.

Information back of photo reads: "Looking down on some of the wrecked and abandoned Nazi equipment left in the courtyard of the City Hall in the 10th District of Paris after the French capital's liberation August 25, 1944. The Nazis used the building as a telephone center and fortress. Their resistance was strong here and many members of the Maquis were massacred and buried in the courtyard."

25. Abandoned Nazi Vehicles Fill Paris Courtyards, Paris, France

The Battle of Biak was a battle that took place during World War II in Biak, New Guinea from May 27 1944 to August 17 1944. It is famous for being the first time the Japanese allowed uncontested landings of U.S. troops so that they would run into a trap they had prepared inland. The capture of the island cost the U.S. 474 deaths and 2,428 injuries. The Japanese fought until the very end losing 6,100 men to death. The Japanese soldiers would use these caves as fortification and they would be stockpiled with enough ammunition, food, and water to last for months.

26. U.S. Army Troops Enter Cave; Biak, New Guinea

Published by The S. Spencer Moore Co. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

27. Kanawha Blvd. and Kanawha River, Showing United Carbon Building and Riverview Apartments; Charleston, W. Va.

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28. State 4H Camp; Weston, W. Va.

Caption on back of postcard reads: "Safety wall, Pinnacle Point, Cooper's Rock State Forest near Morgantown, W. Va., 2,100 ft. above sea level. A beauty spot of W. Va." See original for correspondence. Published by Photo Crafters Incorporated. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

29. Safety Wall, Coopers Rock State Forest; near Morgantown, W. Va.

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30. Methodist Church, Marlinton, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. Published by Beckley News Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

31. Raleigh County Bank and Courthouse, The Bright Spot of Beckley, W. Va.

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32. Junction of Hughes and Little Kanawha River, Boundary Line of Wood and Wirt Counties, W. Va.

View showing the bridge connecting Belpre, Ohio and Parkersburg, W. Va. See original for correspondence.  (From postcard collection legacy system.)

33. Bird's Eye View of Ohio River and Bridges, Parkersburg, W. Va.

Postcard reads, "The Homestead at Virginia Hot Springs has been operated for more than a century and a half as a luxury resort for the first families of America. It is located in the lovely valley on the east side of the Alleghany mountains and has an elevation of 2,300 feet." See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--Non-WV.)

34. The Homestead at Hot Springs, Va.

Portrait of Turner in WWII uniform.

35. Ed Turner of Hinton, W. Va.

Keller sits with a child on his lap at the 112 Greenbrier Drive home.

36. Robert R. Keller with Pet and Child, Bellepoint, W. Va.

Looking at the building's exterior from the yard.

37. Dunn School, Bertha, W. Va.

Charles Bradberry (teacher) and his students.

38. Barker School, Crumps Bottom, New River, Summers County, W. Va.

Caption on back of postcard reads: "Woodrow Wilson York (center), 18, son of World War I's Sgt. Alvin York, and Woodrow's cousin, John Marion York (left, also 18), are shown with Pfc. James R. Davis after passing their pre-introduction physical. The cousins, who live within three miles of each other at Wolf River, near Pall Mall, Tennessee, were both accepted for army service, though they didn't care which military branch they were chosen for "so long as (I) get to do some shootin'". Their target preference is Japs (Japanese). Woodrow is Sgt. York's second son to go into the army, Ed York, 20, having been given a medical discharge after seven months service. Alvin York Jr., 22, will be called soon."

39. More Yorks for the Army, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.

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

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

R. Harvey and Mildred Neely embrace between two parked cars in front of the farm house located near the mouth of Bluestone River.

41. Couple Posing Outside Nannie Meador Farm, Summers County, W. Va.

Neely holding a luggage bag in front of the farmhouse located near the mouth of Bluestone River.

42. Mary Neely Pictured at Nannie Meador Farm, Summers County, W. Va.

Pictured, from left to right, is Mary Bradberry, Mrs. Houchins and daughter, John Bradberry, Pearl Bradberry, Kenney Houchins, unkownn, and Fannie Bradberry.

43. Group Portrait of New River & Bluestone River Community Members, Summers County, W. Va.

Bradberry pictured on her porch beside potted flowers. The home is located at Crump's Bottom.

44. Mrs. Barker Bradberry on Porch of Home near New River, Crump's Bottom, W. Va.

Caption on back of photograph reads: "Here are the Evans Sisters at the microphone, harmonizing a number for listeners to the "Musical Steelmakers". Betty Jane, left, is a receptionist for the company. Margaret June was recently crowned "Miss Steelmaker 1944". Janet Jean, right, age 15, is the youngest member of the trio."

45. Evans Sisters at Microphone, Harmonizing a Number for Listeners to Musical Steelmakers

Ernest L. Lilly, Denver Lilly, Juanita Lily Pack and Murvel "Jack" Lilly pictured.

46. Lilly Kids at Surveyor's Branch, Summers County, W. Va.

School children gather paper to recycle during World War II. Behind them is the school, which is located on Fourth Avenue.Pictured in the front row, from left to right, is Doug Richmond; Dick Hackney; "Dink" Montgomery; and Wilbur "Buster" Halstead.In the back row, from left to right, is Bill Nichols; Lee Patton; Jimmy Harvey; Ronnie Keaton; Glen Patrick McCormick; Tommy Payne; and Garland Graham.

47. Paper Drive by Central Grade School Students, Hinton, W. Va.

Adkins in uniform within a military base.

48. Donnie Adkins of Summers County, W. Va. during Time as Soldier in World War II