West Virginia University, Alexander Martin, President, Obituaries and Other Material, 1893 A&M 3658

West Virginia University, Alexander Martin, President, Obituaries and Other Material, 1893 A&M 3658


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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 3658
Title
West Virginia University, Alexander Martin, President, Obituaries and Other Material 1893
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/196226
Quantity
0.01 Linear Feet, Summary: 12 pages (1 folder)
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English
Abstract
Photocopied obituaries regarding Alexander Martin, the first President of West Virginia University (1867-1875), from several newspapers, including the New York Christian Advocate (12-12-1893), the Indianapolis Journal, and the Wellsville Union (a weekly Republican newspaper from Ohio). The collection also includes biographical sketches that outline the life of Alexander Martin covering his immigration from Nairn, Scotland (north Britain); his years as an educator and preacher; and his service as President to both West Virginia University (WVU) and DePauw University.

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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], West Virginia University, Alexander Martin, President, Obituaries and Other Material, A&M 3658, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

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