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- Collection: A History of West Chester University
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Activities on campus- 1990's
Berman Sculptures
Photographs of two sculptures donated to the campus by Philip and Muriel Berman. They are located in the Quad area.
Homecoming
A collection of various Homecoming buttons for the years 1990 through 1996.
Photographs of two sculptures donated to the campus by Philip and Muriel Berman. They are located in the Quad area.
Homecoming
A collection of various Homecoming buttons for the years 1990 through 1996.
Aerial View of Campus
West Chester State Teachers College Campus- 1936
Aerial view of campus- 1936 (enlarged)
Old Main:
The large "T" shaped structure in the photograph. The top of the "T" is facing High Street.
Old Main was demolished in the Fall of 1971
Philips Memorial Building:
The large structure on the right side of the photograph.
Recitation…
The large "T" shaped structure in the photograph. The top of the "T" is facing High Street.
Old Main was demolished in the Fall of 1971
Philips Memorial Building:
The large structure on the right side of the photograph.
Recitation…
Aryan Literary Society Orchestra- 1920's
Items on this shelf include photographs of the Aryan Literary Society Orchestra and the waiters who served in the Old Main dining room
Aryan Literary Society: This literary society was formed in 1879 as a counterpart to it's rival organization the…
Aryan Literary Society: This literary society was formed in 1879 as a counterpart to it's rival organization the…
Campus- 1950's
Faculty Photograph
This photograph was taken during a visit of Dr. Lester K. Ade, Pennsylvania Superintendent of Public Instruction, to the campus in 1950. The faculty in the photograph and the buildings currently named in their honor are, from…
This photograph was taken during a visit of Dr. Lester K. Ade, Pennsylvania Superintendent of Public Instruction, to the campus in 1950. The faculty in the photograph and the buildings currently named in their honor are, from…
Christmas- 1964
Displayed on this shelf are:
A photograph of a student Christmas party in Old Main - 1964
A Senior Prom souvenir - 1963
A copy of WEST CHESTER STATE COLLEGE DURING THE 1960'S written by President Earl F. Sykes.
A photograph of a student Christmas party in Old Main - 1964
A Senior Prom souvenir - 1963
A copy of WEST CHESTER STATE COLLEGE DURING THE 1960'S written by President Earl F. Sykes.
Cochran Microscope
The microscope displayed in this case belonged to. C. B. Cochran who taught Chemistry at the Normal School from 1880 until 1911. The science classes were taught in Recitation Hall.
Behind the microscope is a photograph of a shop class. These…
Behind the microscope is a photograph of a shop class. These…
Coed Gymnastics demonstration ca. 1918
A combined men's and women's gymnastic exhibition using Indian clubs. This photograph was taken around 1918. The first combined men's and women's gymnastic exhibition was presented in 1899, prior to this they were held separately.
In this…
In this…
Dining Room (enlarged)
The dining room was located in the 1911 addition to Old Main and replaced an earlier dining room in the original part of the building. Dining was a formal affair. Seating was assigned, a faculty member or male student sat at the head of the table,…
Dining Room in Old Main and Souvenir Plates
This shelf contains a framed photograph of the dining room in Old Main and various pieces of souvenir china dating from the early 1900's and decorated with the facade of Old Main.