IU Football, Preston E. Eagleson, and the 1885 Civil Rights Act
The Eagleson family has been in the local news lately, with the renaming of Jordan Avenue through campus for the … IU Football, Preston E. Eagleson, and the 1885 Civil Rights Act
Tag: 19th century
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Sincerely Yours: Trade-Lasts and Lasting Letters
Guest post: Christine Wagner is the Administrative Secretary in IU Libraries Administration. Because the pandemic has many of us working … Sincerely Yours: Trade-Lasts and Lasting Letters
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Sincerely Yours: The “removal question”
In this Sincerely Yours post, we will explore Indiana University and Bloomington through the eyes of Daniel W. Biddle, a … Sincerely Yours: The “removal question”
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Family Life in 19th Century Autograph Books
Autograph books provide a fascinating way to understand social interactions and genealogy. These objects contain signatures and messages from one’s … Family Life in 19th Century Autograph Books
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Sincerely Yours: a day in the life of a new student
In this Sincerely Yours post, we will explore IU through the eyes of Harry V. Craig, an Indiana native of … Sincerely Yours: a day in the life of a new student
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Septem Muscicidae: The Moss Killers of Indiana University
Over one hundred years ago a group of six students and one IU staff member made headlines– but not for … Septem Muscicidae: The Moss Killers of Indiana University
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“A little nonsense now and then is relished”: The Moonlight Pleasure Club of 1892
Many students are members of a club or two during college. It’s not uncommon. But, how many students can say … “A little nonsense now and then is relished”: The Moonlight Pleasure Club of 1892
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Here! or Absent? Student Chapel Attendance in the 19th Century Chapel Roll
When most of us began college, we never expected to have to attend any kind of prayer service or religious … Here! or Absent? Student Chapel Attendance in the 19th Century Chapel Roll
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Sincerely Yours: The End of the Civil War
Andrea has since graduated and moved on, but she left us with some of her amazing blog posts ready to … Sincerely Yours: The End of the Civil War
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Daniel Read: The Professor Who Saved the Universities
Do you often wonder about the name behind a building? Most buildings on campus are named for someone, but most … Daniel Read: The Professor Who Saved the Universities