WVU Libraries unveils Kittie Blakemore portrait

West Virginia University Libraries unveiled a portrait of Virginia “Kittie” Blakemore, the first coach of the WVU’s women’s basketball team.

Blakemore portrait

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WVU Libraries unveils Kittie Blakemore portrait

West Virginia University Libraries unveiled a portrait of Virginia “Kittie” Blakemore, the first coach of the WVU’s women’s basketball team, Thursday in the Downtown Library’s Robinson Reading Room.

The Book Beautiful

Margaret Armstrong entered the field of book cover art and design in the late 1880’s. It wouldn’t be long before her beautiful book cover designs would take her to the top of the male dominated profession and firmly place her as an important figure.

Indigenous Appalachia

An exhibit designed to increase awareness of the contributions of Indigenous Appalachians, while also recognizing continuing injustices faced by Indigenous people.

Libraries Unveil Inaugural Inclusive Portrait

In April, WVU Libraries unveiled a portrait of Victorine Louistall Monroe, Professor Emerita of Library Science, in the Downtown Library’s Robinson Reading Room.

Intelligence and Oversight

Senator Rockefeller was appointed to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) in January 2001. His tenure coincided with some of the most critical years for the SSCI and the intelligence community.

Buffalo Creek Disaster

WVU Libraries, History Department mark Buffalo Creek disaster anniversary with exhibits, outreach

American Congress Digital Archives Portal

The West Virginia University Libraries has created the first-ever online portal, bringing together congressional archives from repositories throughout the United States.