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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.
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.

5. 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.
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.

6. 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.

7. 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.
The WVU College of Engineering was involved in training 194 government signal crops employees during World War II.

8. Experimental Laboratory Switchboard, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
041064
Title:
Experimental Laboratory Switchboard, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
The WVU College of Engineering was involved in training 194 government signal crops employees during World War II.
Special technical training at West Virginia University during Workld War II included WVU students, military personel and government employees.

9. Older Students Measuring Frequency Response of Electric Circuit, WVU Campus, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
041065
Title:
Older Students Measuring Frequency Response of Electric Circuit, WVU Campus, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
Special technical training at West Virginia University during Workld War II included WVU students, military personel and government employees.
Engineering Science and Management War Training Staff teach about the chemistry of powder and explosives. ESMWT was a government sponsored program provided, without charge, college-grade courses for large numbers of Americans to fill urgently needed technical and scientific civilian positions just prior to and during World War II. The program was known as one of the largest and most productive educational activities in America's history.

10. Staff in ESMWT Course in Chemistry of Powder and Explosives at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
041067
Title:
Staff in ESMWT Course in Chemistry of Powder and Explosives at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
Engineering Science and Management War Training Staff teach about the chemistry of powder and explosives. ESMWT was a government sponsored program provided, without charge, college-grade courses for large numbers of Americans to fill urgently needed technical and scientific civilian positions just prior to and during World War II. The program was known as one of the largest and most productive educational activities in America's history.
Part of the training programs offered at WVU during World War II which involved miltary and non-military personel.

11. Two Young Men Study Melting Point of Tetryl at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
041068
Title:
Two Young Men Study Melting Point of Tetryl at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
Part of the training programs offered at WVU during World War II which involved miltary and non-military personel.
Part of the training program taught at West Virginia University during World War II.

12. Applying Nitrometer Test on Guncotton, WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
041069
Title:
Applying Nitrometer Test on Guncotton, WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
Part of the training program taught at West Virginia University during World War II.