William E. Gilbert

Professor of History

1913-1946


The above image represents pictures taken from the 1938 and 1942 college annuals.  Professor Gilbert was the first member of the teaching faculty to witness the dedication of the Administration Building, the first structure built on the campus of the State Normal and  Industrial School for Women at Radford.  In addition to serving on numerous committees in the college's early years, Professor Gilbert was also elected Mayor of Radford on three occasions.

For more information about Professor Gilbert, click here to go to the article by Charlie Fretwell.