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'Discussion of Grievances.' Seated on far right is Virgil Peterson.

1. Protesting Students, West Virginia University

A scene from Spring 1917, as students gather in front of Chitwood Hall protesting the faculty's decision to continue with final exams after the United States had declared war on Germany. Many schools across the country had canceled finals since most male students would be drafted or enlist in quick order.

2. Student Strike, West Virginia University

Students protest the WVU administration's decision not to cancel spring semester final exams after the United States had declared war on Germany.

3. Student Strike, West Virginia University

Students protest the WVU administration's decision not to cancel the spring semester final exams as many other colleges had decided to do after the United States officially entered World War I on April 6th. Most male students would either enlist or be drafted as soon as possible forcing them to leave school before the end of the semester.

4. Student Protest Outside Reynolds Hall, West Virginia University

Students gather for a candle light vigil.

5. Candle Light Vigil, West Virginia University

Students gather in front of the Commencement Hall.

6. Student Strike, West Virginia University

7. Peace Movement Member with Large Letter to Richard Nixon, West Virginia University

WVU Students march up High Street from the Post Office to Mountainlair. Front left, with the sign 'Stop The Draft' is Jack Calhoun, Vietnam Veteran, Resister, National Speaker, and Writer.

8. Anti-Draft Demonstration on High Street, West Virginia University

9. J. E. Van Gilder at a Listens to a Speech, West Virginia University

'Students protesting against Vietnam War, R.O.T.C. on campus, and Kent State killings.  3000 students stopped bus, temporarily occupied administration building and ROTC headquarters in Woodburn Hall.'

10. Student Protest at West Virginia University

Students march from Mountainlair to Courthouse Square to protest against the military draft system.  Male student holds sign that reads, 'Defeat Militarism. S.P.U.S.A.'

11. Anti-Draft March, West Virginia University

'Protest march led by Professor Shibley from Oglebey Plaza to downtown. Jim Montgomery.'

12. Students Protest the Gulf War, West Virginia University

A scene from a protest march led by Professor Shibley: students gather at the courthouse and light candles for vigil. Jim Montgomery.

13. Student Lights a Candle at Protest against the Gulf War, West Virginia University

Vietnam War protester with 'Free' written on his forehead at William Kunsler's speech in Mountainlair.

14. Vietnam War Protestor, West Virginia University

Center: Jim Peck, Director of National War Resisters League.

15. Anti-Draft Demonstration in front of the Morgantown Post Office, West Virginia University

16. Anti-Draft Demonstration in front of the Morgantown Post Office, West Virginia University

17. Vietnam War Protester at West Virginia University

The march was from the Morgantown Post Office to the Mountainlair. On the far right is Stewart Fisk.

18. Anti-Draft Demonstration on High Street, West Virginia University

Female with 'Stop the Draft' sign is Alice Bell.

19. Anti-Draft Demonstration at Morgantown Post Office, West Virginia University

'Protest for better lighting, bus service, etc. after a series of rapes on campus.  Second from far left may be Janet Tintel.'

20. Female Students Demonstrate for Better Security on Campus , West Virginia University

21. Students with Peace Movement Banner, West Virginia University

Students marched from the Mountainlair to the U.S. Post Office

22. Anti-Draft Demonstrators at the Top of High Street, West Virginia University

23. Anti-War Activist Susan Young at a Protest Rally, West Virginia University

Winter 1969-1970.

24. War Resisters League Marches against Death and the Vietnam War, West Virginia University

Anti-draft march beginning in front of the Mountainlair, marched to courthouse for rally.  Stewart Fist is making the peace sign.

25. Anti-Draft Protesters, West Virginia University

26. Face Painting on Peace Day, West Virginia University

Anti-draft march from Mountainlair to Court House square.  Protesters carrying signs.

27. Anti-Draft Protesters, West Virginia University

March started at Mountainlair and went down to the Court House Square.

28. Anti-Draft Protesters, West Virginia University

The person clapping is Pat Samargo; and on the left with the mustache is Harry Shaw, an anti-war activist.

29. Students Protest the State Road Commission and Arch Moore, West Virginia University

30. Students Protesting in front of the Mountainlair, West Virginia University

31. Student Booth for the Coaltion for Alternatives to Senator Robert Byrd, West Virginia University

'The man with the Flag is Arch McQueen, the police officer is Bill Hughes, and the man with the white shirt is Bob Wojcik.'

32. Vietnam Moratorium Day March in Downtown Morgantown, West Virginia University

33. Student Environmentalists Demonstrate on the Mountainlair Plaza, West Virginia University

On the left is Charlie Bockway.

34. Students Urge Participation in Vietnam Moratorium Day, West Virginia University

35. Student Protesters Listen to William Kunsler Inside Mountainlair, West Virginia University

36. Vietnam Moratorium Day Protest in Courthouse Square, West Virginia University

Women protesting for better lighting on campus after a series of rapes.

37. Women Students Demand Better Security on Campus, West Virginia University

From left to right in front: Tom Curtis, Rev. Michael Payne, and Berta Lambert (with microphone).

38. Stump Speaking in front of Elizabeth Moore Hall, West Virginia University

39. Protesters in Front of the Administration Building, West Virginia University

Stewart Fisk holding sign.

40. Stewart Fisk in a Picket Line at the Morgantown Post Office Protesting Draft Registration, West Virginia University

41. National Guard Uses Tear Gas during a Demonstration in front of the Mountainlair, West Virginia University

42. Vietnam War Protesters In Towers Housing Complex, West Virginia University

43. State Police Attempt to Break up Anti-War Demonstration on University Avenue, West Virginia University

On right, leaning on rail is Stuart Fisk.

44. Students at Anit-Draft Demonstration in Front of Morgantown Post Office, West Virginia University

March began in front of the Mountainlair and continued to the Court House square.

45. Student Protesters Carrying Signs For the Anti-Draft March, West Virginia University

Anti-draft march from Mountainlair to the Courthouse square.

46. Draft Protest Marchers on University Avenue and Willey Street, West Virginia University

WVU student protest - "Death of Higher Education", holding hands, stretched in single line, behind the "Mountaineer", in front of Mountainlair, Morgantown, West Virginia.

47. West Virginia University Student Protest, 'Death of Higher Education' On Campus, Morgantown, W. Va.

WVU student protest - "Death of Higher Education" and show unity by holding hands in a long line, in front of Mountainlair, in Morgantown, West Virginia.

48. West Virginia University Student Protest, 'Death of Higher Education' On Campus, Morgantown, W. Va.