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Shown here are two wreaths placed at the bottom of Mast in Memorial Plaza. One wreath has 'A Tribute to President Kennedy from Foreign Students WVU'.

49. Foreign Students' Tribute to President Kennedy, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023738
Title:
Foreign Students' Tribute to President Kennedy, West Virginia University
Date:
1963
Description:
Shown here are two wreaths placed at the bottom of Mast in Memorial Plaza. One wreath has 'A Tribute to President Kennedy from Foreign Students WVU'.
A man places a wreath beside the mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia.

50. Dedication Ceremony for the Mast of U.S.S. West Virginia at Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
023739
Title:
Dedication Ceremony for the Mast of U.S.S. West Virginia at Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1964
Description:
A man places a wreath beside the mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia.
The mast lays in a field before it is erected at West Virginia University's Memorial Plaza, which is located directly in front of Oglebay Hall.

51. Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia Before Erected on Memorial Plaza, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
023740
Title:
Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia Before Erected on Memorial Plaza, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The mast lays in a field before it is erected at West Virginia University's Memorial Plaza, which is located directly in front of Oglebay Hall.
A group of men and women are gathered on the plaza during the dedication celebration.

52. Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia during the Dedication at Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
023741
Title:
Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia during the Dedication at Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A group of men and women are gathered on the plaza during the dedication celebration.
Lugar and Harlow stand behind a podium as they address the crowd at the dedication ceremony.

53. Marlyn Lugar and University President James G. Harlow at the Dedication of the U.S.S. West Virginia Bell, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
023742
Title:
Marlyn Lugar and University President James G. Harlow at the Dedication of the U.S.S. West Virginia Bell, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1967/12
Description:
Lugar and Harlow stand behind a podium as they address the crowd at the dedication ceremony.
The bell from the armored cruiser and battleship U.S.S. West Virginia, which was dedicated in a ceremony.

54. Bell from the U.S.S. West Virginia at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
023913
Title:
Bell from the U.S.S. West Virginia at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1967/12/07
Description:
The bell from the armored cruiser and battleship U.S.S. West Virginia, which was dedicated in a ceremony.
'Rev. Joe Gluck speaks at Dec. 7, 1967 dedication ceremonies for the bell from the armored cruiser 'U.S.S. West Virginia.' Two other main speakers are shown seated in the first row: WVU President James B. Harlow (second from left) and Naval Reserve Captain Marlyn E. Lugar (third from left).

55. Joseph Gluck Speaks at the Dedication of the Bell from the U.S.S. West Virginia, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
023918
Title:
Joseph Gluck Speaks at the Dedication of the Bell from the U.S.S. West Virginia, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1967/12/07
Description:
'Rev. Joe Gluck speaks at Dec. 7, 1967 dedication ceremonies for the bell from the armored cruiser 'U.S.S. West Virginia.' Two other main speakers are shown seated in the first row: WVU President James B. Harlow (second from left) and Naval Reserve Captain Marlyn E. Lugar (third from left).
'Dec. 7, 1967 ceremony dedicating the mast of armored cruiser 'U.S.S. West Virginia.'

56. Dedication of Mast of U.S.S. West Virginia on Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
023920
Title:
Dedication of Mast of U.S.S. West Virginia on Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1967/12/07
Description:
'Dec. 7, 1967 ceremony dedicating the mast of armored cruiser 'U.S.S. West Virginia.'
WVU President James G. Harlow speaks at dedication ceremony of the bell from the armored cruiser and battleship U.S.S. West Virginia. Oglebay Hall is pictured in the background.

57. West Virginia University President James G. Harlow at the Dedication of the Bell of the U.S.S. West Virginia, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
023921
Title:
West Virginia University President James G. Harlow at the Dedication of the Bell of the U.S.S. West Virginia, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1967/12/07
Description:
WVU President James G. Harlow speaks at dedication ceremony of the bell from the armored cruiser and battleship U.S.S. West Virginia. Oglebay Hall is pictured in the background.
West Virginia University President James G. Harlow (left) and Naval Reserve Captain Marlyn E. Lugar are shown at dedication ceremonies for the bell from the armored cruiser and battleship U.S.S. West Virginia. In the background is Woodburn Hall and Chitwood Hall.

58. WVU President James G. Harlow at the Dedication of the Bell of the U.S.S. West Virginia, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
023928
Title:
WVU President James G. Harlow at the Dedication of the Bell of the U.S.S. West Virginia, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1967/12/07
Description:
West Virginia University President James G. Harlow (left) and Naval Reserve Captain Marlyn E. Lugar are shown at dedication ceremonies for the bell from the armored cruiser and battleship U.S.S. West Virginia. In the background is Woodburn Hall and Chitwood Hall.
With assistance from members of Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity, Joe Gluck helps unpack the bell of battle cruiser West Virginia: Doug Ritchey (left); John Liston (right); Dan Blosser (third from left).

59. Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity Members Help to Unpack the Bell of the U.S.S West Virginia, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
024268
Title:
Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity Members Help to Unpack the Bell of the U.S.S West Virginia, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1967
Description:
With assistance from members of Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity, Joe Gluck helps unpack the bell of battle cruiser West Virginia: Doug Ritchey (left); John Liston (right); Dan Blosser (third from left).
Three unidentified students observe the U.S.S. West Virginia mast.

60. Freshmen Visit U.S.S. West Virginia Mast, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
024308
Title:
Freshmen Visit U.S.S. West Virginia Mast, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1965
Description:
Three unidentified students observe the U.S.S. West Virginia mast.
Standing outside Oglebay Hall.

61. Chimes, Junior Women's Honorary, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024687
Title:
Chimes, Junior Women's Honorary, West Virginia University
Date:
1968
Description:
Standing outside Oglebay Hall.
The battleship out at sea.

62. U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
033178
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
The battleship out at sea.
An aerial oblique view of U.S.S. West Virginia in East River, with New York City in background.

63. U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
033179
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1934/05/31
Description:
An aerial oblique view of U.S.S. West Virginia in East River, with New York City in background.
An aerial view of U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48), broad on beam.

64. U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
033180
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1945/04/20
Description:
An aerial view of U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48), broad on beam.
An aerial view of U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48), board on beam.

65. U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
033181
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1945/04/20
Description:
An aerial view of U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48), board on beam.

66. Submarine U.S.S. West Virginia, Commissioned October 20, 1990

IDNO:
033182
Title:
Submarine U.S.S. West Virginia, Commissioned October 20, 1990
Date:
1990/10/20
A group of men in swimsuits and holding oars pose together for a group photo.

67. U.S.S. West Virginia Battle Fleet Champions, Entrants for All Navy Title

IDNO:
045080
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Battle Fleet Champions, Entrants for All Navy Title
Description:
A group of men in swimsuits and holding oars pose together for a group photo.
Alice Wright-Mann, of Mercer County, is pictured with a large bouquet of flowers and what appears to be a bottle of champagne.Ms. Wright-Mann sponsored the battleship which was built by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. of Newport News, Va. Wright-Mann was the daughter of a millionaire coalmine operator, Isaac T. Mann.

68. Miss Alice Wright-Mann at Christening and Launch of the U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
048506
Title:
Miss Alice Wright-Mann at Christening and Launch of the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1921/11/19
Description:
Alice Wright-Mann, of Mercer County, is pictured with a large bouquet of flowers and what appears to be a bottle of champagne.Ms. Wright-Mann sponsored the battleship which was built by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. of Newport News, Va. Wright-Mann was the daughter of a millionaire coalmine operator, Isaac T. Mann.
Miss Alice Wright-Mann, third from left holding a large bouquet and bottle, poses with a group on the battleship. The rest of the subjects are unidentified.Alice Wright-Mann, of Mercer County, sponsored the battleship which was built by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. of Newport News, Va. Wright-Mann was the daughter of a millionaire coalmine operator, Isaac T. Mann.

69. Christening and Launch of U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
048507
Title:
Christening and Launch of U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1921/11/19
Description:
Miss Alice Wright-Mann, third from left holding a large bouquet and bottle, poses with a group on the battleship. The rest of the subjects are unidentified.Alice Wright-Mann, of Mercer County, sponsored the battleship which was built by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. of Newport News, Va. Wright-Mann was the daughter of a millionaire coalmine operator, Isaac T. Mann.
Steam billows from the ship's steam towers. An American flag hangs from a mast in the rear.

70. First U.S.S. West Virginia Traveling Through Unidentified Location

IDNO:
049560
Title:
First U.S.S. West Virginia Traveling Through Unidentified Location
Date:
undated
Description:
Steam billows from the ship's steam towers. An American flag hangs from a mast in the rear.
A swarm of sailors are pictured on the ship deck.

71. U.S.S. West Virginia Near Coast of Unidentified Location

IDNO:
049561
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Near Coast of Unidentified Location
Date:
ca. 1945
Description:
A swarm of sailors are pictured on the ship deck.
The battleship sails through unknown waters. The photograph was taken before America was in World War II.

72. U.S.S. West Virginia in Unidentified Location

IDNO:
049562
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia in Unidentified Location
Date:
ca.1940
Description:
The battleship sails through unknown waters. The photograph was taken before America was in World War II.