Photocopied obituaries regarding Alexander Martin, the first President of West Virginia University (1867-1875), from several newspapers, including the New York Christian Advocate (12-12-1893), the Indianapolis Journal, and the Wellsville Union (a weekly Republican newspaper from Ohio). The collection also includes biographical sketches that outline the life of Alexander Martin covering his immigration from Nairn, Scotland (north Britain); his years as an educator and preacher; and his service as President to both West Virginia University (WVU) and DePauw University.
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