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President Harlow with a man at a top of steps located between Mountainlair and Stewart Hall.

1. West Virginia University President James G. Harlow (at Right)

First president of WVU.

2. West Virginia University President Alexander Martin

First President of WVU.  Copied from WVU: An Early Portrait by James Dawson.

3. West Virginia University President Alexander Martin

A portrait of President John Rhey Thompson.

4. West Virginia University President John Rhey Thompson

A portrait of President William L. Wilson; the caption reads 'Author of "Wilson Bill."'

5. West Virginia University President William L. Wilson

6. West Virginia University President Eli Marsh Turner

Portrait of WVU President Goodknight.

7. West Virginia University President James L. Goodknight

Portrait of James L. Goodknight, WVU President 1895-1897.

8. West Virginia University President James L. Goodknight

Portrait of James Lincoln Goodknight, WVU President 1895/06/13-1897/08/06.

9. West Virginia University President James L. Goodknight

President Goodknight at his desk in his office.

10. West Virginia University President James L. Goodknight

11. West Virginia University President (1901-1911) Daniel Boardman Purinton, Dean Charles E. Hogg (Law), Dr. P. B. Reynolds

Inauguration of President Thomas Edward Hodges is held in Woodburn Circle in front of Martin Hall.

12. Inauguration of President Thomas Edward Hodges, West Virginia University

13. Inauguration of President Thomas Edward Hodges at Martin Hall, West Virginia University

G. C. Baker, Otto Sigwart, Gen. Elliot, National Guard, Russell Huston, and Major Butts in a car for the Inauguration of West Virginia University President Thomas Edward Hodges.

14. Inauguration of President Thomas Edward Hodges, West Virginia University

People gathered in Woodburn Circle, Taft and others likely on porch of Martin Hall.

15. President Taft at West Virginia University for Inauguration of President Hodges, Morgantown, W. Va.

Crowd gathers for the ceremony inaugurating Thomas Hodges as President of West Virginia University. Among the distinguished guests was United States President William H. Taft.

16. Inauguration of West Virginia University President Hodges, Morgantown, W. Va.

A portrait of President Thomas Edward Hodges.

17. West Virginia University President Thomas Edward Hodges

'PRESIDENT TAFT VISITS MORGANTOWN, NOV. 1, 1911- President William Howard Taft, front row center, delivered the inaugural speech Nov. 1, 1911, when Thomas Edward Hodges became president of the University. Pictured in front row, left to right are Daniel B. Purinton, Gov. W.E. Glasscock, President Taft, Mr. Hodges and Dr. I.C. White. Pictured at left on porch are (unknown) Frank Cox, left, and Henry Green, the editor of The Post. The first two men pictured in the back row could not be (named, third unsure) is James L. Lakin, fourth Maj. Butts, hero who lost his life in sinking of Titanic; fifth, a Mr. Sigwart; sixth George C. (Rodgers-unsure); seventh, H.C. Batton; eighth and ninth, unidentified: tenth, Harry Carspecken; and others, M.L. Brown, William Williams, (unknown), Benjamin Rosenbloom, Frank B. Trotter and Dr. A.M. Buckhannon. The men in uniform were members of Gov-(the rest is unclear).

18. President Taft attends West Virginia University President Thomas Hodges' Inauguration

President William Howard Taft, front row center, delivered the inaugural speech Nov. 1, 1911, when Thomas Edward Hodges, became president of the University.  Identified front row, left to right, are Daniel B. Purinton, Gov. W.E. Glasscock, President Taft, Thomas E. Hodges and Dr. I.C. White.  Left, 2nd row: Judge Frank Cox, Henry Green, editor of the Morgantown Post.  The first two men pictured in the back row could not be identified, third is James L. Lakin, fourth Maj. Butts, who lost his life in sinking of Titanic; fifth, Mr. Sigwart; sixth George C. Baker; seventh, H.C. Batton; eight and ninth, unidentified; 10th Harry Carspecken; and others, M. L. Brown, William Williams, E. Donley, Benjamin Rosenbloom, Frank B. Trotter and Dr. A.M. Buckhannon.  The men in uniform were members of the Governor's Staff.'

19. Group Portrait of United States President Taft and Guests at Inauguration of West Virginia Univesity President Thomas Edward Hodges

20. West Virginia University President Thomas Edward Hodges

A portrait of President Frank Butler Trotter.

21. West Virginia University President Frank Butler Trotter

Print number 422. President Turner is the man in foreground who is second from the right.

22. Inauguration of President Turner

Print number 427.

23. Inauguration of President Turner, Procession on University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

Note on back of photograph reads: "Part of academic procession marching to Field House at West Virginia University, where Dr. John R. Turner was inaugurated on November 1928 as the State University's tenth president."

24. Inauguration of President Turner, Procession on University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

'Governor Howard M. Gore, right, chief executive of West Virginia greeting Dr. John Roscoe Turner, at the inauguration exercises when Dr. Turner became president of West Virginia University.'

25. Governor Howard M. Gore Greeting President John Roscoe Turner, West Virginia University

'The military unit of West Virginia University which is commanded by regular United States Army Officers, on their way to the Inauguration Ceremony of President J.R. Turner.'

26. Marching to West Virginia University President J.R. Turner's Inauguration Ceremonies

'Part of the great crowd that packed the new Field House at West Virginia University, the inauguration of Dr. J.R. Turner as president was the first event ever held in this building.'

27. West Virginia University President John Roscoe Turner's Inauguration Ceremonies

Huge crowd in front of Field House, later named Stansbury Hall, for the inauguration of President Turner.

28. West Virginia University President John Roscoe Turner's Inauguration, Morgantown, W. Va.

'Faculty and alumni of WVU marching to the new Field House where the inaugural ceremonies took place. Left, Dr. Frank Butler Trotter, who retired as president after 10 years service.'

29. Inauguration Procession for Dr. John Roscoe Turner, West Virginia University

West Virginia University President John Roscoe Turner is photographed with Major Baldwin and the sponsors of the WVU Cadet Corps program.

30. President Turner, Major Baldwin, and the Cadet Corps Sponsors

A portrait of WVU president Chauncey Samuel Boucher.

31. West Virginia University President Chauncey S. Boucher

Portrait of WVU President Chauncey Samuel Bourcher

32. West Virginia University President Chauncey S. Boucher

33. West Virginia University President Chauncey S. Boucher

34. West Virginia University President Charles Elmer Lawall

35. West Virginia University President Irvin Stewart and Wife

Dr. Conant speaks at the inauguration of President Irvin Stewart at the Field House.

36. Dr. Conant Speaking at President Irvin Stewart's Inauguration, West Virginia University

The procession as it moved passed the Chemistry building (Clark Hall) with the Wise Library and Mineral Industry (White Hall)in the background.

37. Procession to Inauguration of President Irvin Stewart, West Virginia University

Part of the crowd at the Field House, official delegates in the first five rows.

38. Inauguration of President Irvin Stewart, West Virginia University

Dr. Bush concludes his inaugural dinner address as Mrs. Conant and Mr. Thompson applaud.

39. Dr. Vannevar Bush Concludes His Address at the Inauguration Dinner of West Virginia University President Irvin Stewart

From left to right: Mrs. Salvati, Mr. Salvati, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and Dr. Harris.

40. Guests at President Irvin Stewart's Inauguration, West Virginia University

Dr. Conant congratulated by President Stewart and Mr. Salvati as he receives the honorary doctor of science hood from Mr. Neff; from left to right Dr. Irvin Stewart, Charles Neff, Dr. James B. Conant and Raymond Salvati

41. Inauguration of President Irvin Stewart, West Virginia University

Part of the receiving line at the reception at Elizabeth Moore Hall.

42. Inauguration of President Irvin Stewart, West Virginia University

At the reception in Elizabeth Moore Hall: from left to right, President and Mrs. Stewart, Dr. Conant, Mrs. Bush and Dr. Bush.

43. Inauguration of President Irvin Stewart, West Virginia University

West Virginia University President Irvin Stewart confers Honorary Doctor of Science Degree to Dr. Vannevar Bush as Dr. Conant looks on.

44. Inauguration of President Irvin Stewart, West Virginia University

Inauguration principals in the academic procession, from left to right: Dr. Stewart, Dr. Conant, Dr. Bush, Mr. Salvati, Mr. Spurr and Mr. Neff.

45. Inauguration of President Irvin Stewart, West Virginia University

Left, Alumni president Charles P. Mead speaking at the dinner; Right, Mrs. A. C. Spurr, Mr. Spurr, Mrs. K Douglas Bowers and Mr. Bowers.

46. Inauguration of President Irvin Stewart, West Virginia University

'P. G. Helicopter Takes College Head Aloft. The Post-Gazette`s helicopter on an experimental trip to Morgantown, W. Va., gave Dr. Irvin Stewart, president of the University of West Virginia, a trip over campus Wednesday. Here Dr. Stewart (left) is being congratulated by Dr. P. I. Reed, head of the college`s Journalism department, after the flight. The helicopter made an easy landing in the college stadium to the delight of 250 students.  The helicopter will be used by the Post-Gazette news staff to cover stories in the Tri-State area.'

47. P. I. Reed Congratulates Dr. Irvin Stewart after a Helicopter Flight

48. West Virginia University President (1946-1958) Irvin Stewart Shining Mark Workman's Shoes