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- IDNO:
- 020026
- Title:
- Grumbein Island on University Avenue, West Virginia University
- Date:
- ca. 1944
- IDNO:
- 026646
- Title:
- Billy Swisher and His Angus Steer, 4-H, Harrison County, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1944
- Description:
- '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.'
- IDNO:
- 028536
- Title:
- Grumbein Island, West Virginia University
- Date:
- ca. 1944
- Description:
- A campus scene of West Virginia University.
- IDNO:
- 036156
- Title:
- Mooresville School Class of 1944, Core, Monongalia County, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1944
- IDNO:
- 038837
- Title:
- Bomb Damaged Town in Northern Europe During World War II
- Date:
- ca. 1944
- Description:
- This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Louis Piccola's narrative documenting his military experience during World War II.
- IDNO:
- 038838
- Title:
- Bomb Leveled Area in Northern Europe During World War II
- Date:
- ca. 1944
- Description:
- 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.
- IDNO:
- 038886
- Title:
- Men in 443rd Fighter Squadron, United States Army Air Force During World War II
- Date:
- ca. 1944
- Description:
- The unidentified men shown here relaxing, were part of Cecil Teets' outfit which served in the Pacific Theater.
- IDNO:
- 038887
- Title:
- Men of 443rd Fighter Squadron, United States Army Air Force During World War II
- Date:
- ca. 1944
- Description:
- Unidentified members of Cecil Teets' outfit which served in the Pacific Theater.
- IDNO:
- 038923
- Title:
- Removing Superstructure Off Railroad Bridge Over New River, Glade, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1944
- Description:
- 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."
- IDNO:
- 040191
- Title:
- Alvin M. Schneider, Tech 5, 33rd Armored Engineer Battalion, 3rd Army, from Helvetia, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1944
- Description:
- Killed September 16, 1944 while fighting near Metz, France during World War II. Schneider's unit was under the command of General George Patton.
- IDNO:
- 040499
- Title:
- Cover of, 'West Virginia University and The War' by J. C. Easton, Associate Professor of History, West Virginia University
- Date:
- ca. 1944
- Description:
- 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.
- IDNO:
- 040500
- Title:
- Before Take-Off For Flight Training, Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1944
- Description:
- 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.