West Virginia University, Symbol of Unity in a Sectionalized State

Doherty, William T. Jr. ; Summers, Festus P.

ISBN 10: 0937058165 / ISBN 13: 9780937058169

Published by West Virginia University Press, 1982

About this Item

Fair condition. COVER (no jacket- as issued?)- medium curvature; small tears on corners, other (minor) wear; minor stains, clean overall. PAGES- typical age-related yellow tone, occasional minor stains, clean overall; no writing; no tears. 380+ pgs. Not ex-library.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: West Virginia University, Symbol of Unity in a Sectionalized State
• Publisher: West Virginia University Press
• Publication Date: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0937058165
• ISBN 13: 9780937058169
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
• Book Type: Book
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Synopsis

First published in 1982, West Virginia University: Symbol of Unity in a Sectionalize State details the history of WVU from its inception as the Agricultural College of West Virginia in 1867 to its expansion and development in the 1980s. This comprehensive history includes an index of people, places and events; photographs and illustrations; and in-depth descriptions of campuses, buildings, colleges, and academic and sports programs. As a joint effort between William T Doherty, Jr., a Professor Emeritus History at WVU, and Festus P. Summers, the first University Historian who passed away before this project was complete, this new edition once again grants access to the diverse and complex elements which shaped the institution. 

About the Author

William T. Doherty, Jr. received his doctoral degree from University of Missouri and has written several other books pertaining to West Virginia history.

Festus P. Summers was the first University historian, and began compiling this project on the school in 1946.