West Virginia University -- History
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Berlin B. Chapman, Compiler, Scrapbook
Microfilmed copy of a scrapbook outlining the history of college debating in West Virginia, 1933-1941. The scrapbook was prepared by Dr. Chapman and the Fairmont State College debate teams. Original is in the Fairmont State College Library.
Festus P. Summers (1895-1971), Historian, Personal Diaries
Personal diaries of Festus P. Summers, a historian who served on the faculty of West Virginia University from 1932 to 1965 and as chairman of the history department from 1946 to 1962. The diaries are in 19 volumes covering the period 1953-1971. They document in a thorough manner his experiences in the communities of West Virginia University and Morgantown. He comments on local and national events, including for example a visit of Harry Truman to Morgantown in 1956.
James Morton Callahan, Historian, Papers
One box of 16 mm negative microfilm containing a typescript draft with editing and proofreading notes of "History of West Virginia University: Problems and Policies" by Dr. J. M. Callahan; contains 817 exposures.
James Morton Callahan, Historian, Papers
Letters to Dr. Callahan, mainly from members of his family; typescripts on the history of West Virginia University; and miscellaneous research and clippings relating to his published and unpublished writings.
Ronald Lewis, Historian, Papers
Victorine Louistall Monroe Papers
Papers of Victorine Louistall Monroe, the first African-American woman to receive a graduate degree from West Virginia University (WVU), and the first African-American to serve as a WVU faculty member. Contains material regarding Louistall's education, career, and personal life, including correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, awards, and other material. See "Scope and Content Note" and "Historical Note" for further information.
West Virginia Student Public Interest Research Group, Records
West Virginia University, Center for Women's and Gender Studies, Time Capsule
West Virginia University, Lists of Honorary Degrees Awarded
Lists and information regarding honorary degrees awarded by West Virginia University. Includes honorary degree recipients (1947-1983), order of the vandalia award recipients (1961-1984), alpha list of honorary degree recipients (1873-1969).