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Soldiers/Students gathered on North High Street with full pack and baggage, headed to the train depot in Morgantown. This publication documents how West Virginia University partner with the United States Armed Forces to train selected students for wartime service as officers, medical personel and techically skilled soldiers.

1. Cover of, 'West Virginia University and The War' by J. C. Easton, Associate Professor of History, West Virginia University

IDNO:
040499
Title:
Cover of, 'West Virginia University and The War' by J. C. Easton, Associate Professor of History, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
Soldiers/Students gathered on North High Street with full pack and baggage, headed to the train depot in Morgantown. This publication documents how West Virginia University partner with the United States Armed Forces to train selected students for wartime service as officers, medical personel and techically skilled soldiers.
Air Corps trainee students from West Virginia University are briefed before take-off. This eight week course was part of a program with an accelerated curriculum implemented by the United States military at several universities during World War II to meet demands for junior officers and soldiers with high technical skills.

2. Before Take-Off For Flight Training, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
040500
Title:
Before Take-Off For Flight Training, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
Air Corps trainee students from West Virginia University are briefed before take-off. This eight week course was part of a program with an accelerated curriculum implemented by the United States military at several universities during World War II to meet demands for junior officers and soldiers with high technical skills.
Part of the accelerated training program implemented by the United States Armed Forces during World War II. The building is now known as Colson Hall.

3. Air Corps Cadets Studying In West Virginia University Law Library, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
040531
Title:
Air Corps Cadets Studying In West Virginia University Law Library, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
Part of the accelerated training program implemented by the United States Armed Forces during World War II. The building is now known as Colson Hall.
The Air Crew slept in the law building, now known as Colson Hall. During World War II, the A.S.T.P. part time courses were taken by selected students along with their regular academic work.

4. Law School Becomes Dormitory During Army Specialized Training Program

IDNO:
040532
Title:
Law School Becomes Dormitory During Army Specialized Training Program
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
The Air Crew slept in the law building, now known as Colson Hall. During World War II, the A.S.T.P. part time courses were taken by selected students along with their regular academic work.
Air Corps Cadet/Student trainees from West Virginia University, gather around an instructor. Military training during World War II was accelerated on university campuses throughout the United States. At WVU, the Air Corps part-time training was replaced with a full time eight-week course. Other programs were also implemented such as the Army Specialized Training Program.

5. Chalking Off Flight Pattern On Taxi Strip, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
040533
Title:
Chalking Off Flight Pattern On Taxi Strip, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1943
Description:
Air Corps Cadet/Student trainees from West Virginia University, gather around an instructor. Military training during World War II was accelerated on university campuses throughout the United States. At WVU, the Air Corps part-time training was replaced with a full time eight-week course. Other programs were also implemented such as the Army Specialized Training Program.
Involved in the special training programs during World War II and known as the 2218th A. A. F. Base Unit (Coll. Trng.) A. C., these cadets received ten hours of dual flight instructions by University flight instructors in University planes and classroom instruction in math, physics, geography, English and history from University faculty. Many were deplored to the European and Pacific theaters.

6. Last Class of Air Crew Trained at West Virginia University

IDNO:
040534
Title:
Last Class of Air Crew Trained at West Virginia University
Date:
1944
Description:
Involved in the special training programs during World War II and known as the 2218th A. A. F. Base Unit (Coll. Trng.) A. C., these cadets received ten hours of dual flight instructions by University flight instructors in University planes and classroom instruction in math, physics, geography, English and history from University faculty. Many were deplored to the European and Pacific theaters.
The Army Specialized Training Program was a military training program instituted by the United States Army during World War II at eleven American Universities, including West Virginia University. It was created to meet wartime demands for junior officers and soldiers with technical skills. These students pictured gather on campus for one more time before departing.

7. Coeds Mingle With ASTP Students on Eve of Departure, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
041057
Title:
Coeds Mingle With ASTP Students on Eve of Departure, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
The Army Specialized Training Program was a military training program instituted by the United States Army during World War II at eleven American Universities, including West Virginia University. It was created to meet wartime demands for junior officers and soldiers with technical skills. These students pictured gather on campus for one more time before departing.
The photograph was published in "West Virginia University and The War" by J. C. Easton, Professor of History at WVU, shows all classes in medicine in May 1944. A few staff members are included. Military students were trained for specialized service in the armed forces and were prescribed by the Army, although in general they conform closely to the standard specialized courses of the University.

8. Group Portrait of Students in Medical Training, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
041058
Title:
Group Portrait of Students in Medical Training, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1944/05
Description:
The photograph was published in "West Virginia University and The War" by J. C. Easton, Professor of History at WVU, shows all classes in medicine in May 1944. A few staff members are included. Military students were trained for specialized service in the armed forces and were prescribed by the Army, although in general they conform closely to the standard specialized courses of the University.
Army Specialized Training Program students talking on the steps of Mechanical Hall. The ASTP program was created to provide the continuous and accelerated flow of high grade technicians and specialists needed by the army for World War II.

9. ASTP Trainees Talk It Over, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
041059
Title:
ASTP Trainees Talk It Over, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
Army Specialized Training Program students talking on the steps of Mechanical Hall. The ASTP program was created to provide the continuous and accelerated flow of high grade technicians and specialists needed by the army for World War II.
In October 1942 the University first offered Pre-Radar courses (radio detecting and ranging) for the Government under the ESMWT Program. It was concluded in September 1943. For this special training in radio communication, which was previously secret, civilian employees of the Signal Corps were sent to the Electrical Engineering Department of the College of Engineering. One hundred ninety-four persons received this training.

10. Pre-Radar Being Taught Under ESMWT Program, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
041060
Title:
Pre-Radar Being Taught Under ESMWT Program, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1942-1943
Description:
In October 1942 the University first offered Pre-Radar courses (radio detecting and ranging) for the Government under the ESMWT Program. It was concluded in September 1943. For this special training in radio communication, which was previously secret, civilian employees of the Signal Corps were sent to the Electrical Engineering Department of the College of Engineering. One hundred ninety-four persons received this training.
Women were included in the special training at West Virginia University such as in communications, in order to meet the growing demand for skilled workers during World War II.

11. Student Operating Communication Receiver During Special Training at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
041061
Title:
Student Operating Communication Receiver During Special Training at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
Women were included in the special training at West Virginia University such as in communications, in order to meet the growing demand for skilled workers during World War II.
West Virginia University partnered with the Federal government to train selected military and non-military students for jobs requiring technical skills during World War II.

12. Students Studying Characteristics of Electric Circuit in Radio Technician Course, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
041062
Title:
Students Studying Characteristics of Electric Circuit in Radio Technician Course, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
West Virginia University partnered with the Federal government to train selected military and non-military students for jobs requiring technical skills during World War II.