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Leila Jesse Frazier, of Upper Norword in Surrey, England and an 1899 graduate of the WVU Law School, rides 'man fashion' or astride, near Woodburn Hall. A contemporaneous newspaper account depicts Frazier’s journey to Morgantown to begin her law studies, indicating that she put her husband, James C. Frazier, on the train in Martinsburg, and set off unaccompanied on horseback across the mountains. She arrived several days later,wearing a black riding habit with a divided skirt, riding ';man fashion', carrying a brace of revolvers, and 'armed with a most remarkable amount of courage and daring'. Frazier was president of the Woman’s League of WVU, the first women’s organization on campus. Information from Becky Lofstead, 'Trailblazers at the College of Law' in WVU Alumni Magazine, Winter 2000, p.18.

1. Leila Jesse Frazier Rides Horse near Woodburn Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
020429
Title:
Leila Jesse Frazier Rides Horse near Woodburn Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1905
Description:
Leila Jesse Frazier, of Upper Norword in Surrey, England and an 1899 graduate of the WVU Law School, rides 'man fashion' or astride, near Woodburn Hall. A contemporaneous newspaper account depicts Frazier’s journey to Morgantown to begin her law studies, indicating that she put her husband, James C. Frazier, on the train in Martinsburg, and set off unaccompanied on horseback across the mountains. She arrived several days later,wearing a black riding habit with a divided skirt, riding ';man fashion', carrying a brace of revolvers, and 'armed with a most remarkable amount of courage and daring'. Frazier was president of the Woman’s League of WVU, the first women’s organization on campus. Information from Becky Lofstead, 'Trailblazers at the College of Law' in WVU Alumni Magazine, Winter 2000, p.18.

2. Horseback Rider, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
011659
Title:
Horseback Rider, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
A rider is riding a horse down Spruce Street in Morgantown, West Virginia.

3. Spruce Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
011648
Title:
Spruce Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1910
Description:
A rider is riding a horse down Spruce Street in Morgantown, West Virginia.
'Corner of Chestnut and Pleasant Street. Women Unidentified'.

4. Women on Horseback in front of the Methodist Church, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010996
Title:
Women on Horseback in front of the Methodist Church, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
'Corner of Chestnut and Pleasant Street. Women Unidentified'.
A young boy wins an equestrian ribbon.

5. Young Rider Accepting an Award at an Equestrian Event, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010650
Title:
Young Rider Accepting an Award at an Equestrian Event, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1960-1970
Description:
A young boy wins an equestrian ribbon.
A woman dressed like an Indian is riding a horse.

6. Monongalia County Bicentennial Parade, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010028
Title:
Monongalia County Bicentennial Parade, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1976/10/09
Description:
A woman dressed like an Indian is riding a horse.
A woman dressed like an Indian rides a horse in the parade.

7. Monongalia County Bicentennial Parade, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010015
Title:
Monongalia County Bicentennial Parade, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1976/10/09
Description:
A woman dressed like an Indian rides a horse in the parade.

8. Horseback Riding, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
009593
Title:
Horseback Riding, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Four women on horses, two on each horse and a woman standing in between them.

9. Horseback Riding, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
009429
Title:
Horseback Riding, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Four women on horses, two on each horse and a woman standing in between them.

10. Riding Horses, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
009420
Title:
Riding Horses, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900 - 1910
A young woman and young man seen riding a horse. Another man stands on ground in front of horse.

11. Horseback Riding in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
009388
Title:
Horseback Riding in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1910
Description:
A young woman and young man seen riding a horse. Another man stands on ground in front of horse.

12. Horseback Riding, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
009384
Title:
Horseback Riding, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1910
People on horses ride down High Street for a parade.

13. Labor Temple Parade on High Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
009333
Title:
Labor Temple Parade on High Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1957
Description:
People on horses ride down High Street for a parade.

14. Horseback Riding in the Sabraton Playground in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008659
Title:
Horseback Riding in the Sabraton Playground in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1960-1970