IUB Archives A Co-ed, a Convict, and the Prom That Brought Them Together In 1940, Barbara VanFleit’s face appeared in newspapers across the state of Indiana. Headlines read “Garrett Girl is Elected Queen ... September 10, 2019
IUB Archives 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 ... June 14, 2019
IUB Archives The Social Life of Geraldine White: the “Kirkwood”, BΣO, and the Westminster Inn In a previous post, the Archives announced the papers of Geraldine K. White were open for research. In this post, ... January 9, 2019
IUB Archives Fraternity Exchange Students in the 1930s We recently received a reference request concerning an exchange student from England during the 1930s. This spurred research into an ... October 3, 2018
IUB Archives Rites of Spring – Indiana University May Festival As springtime bloomed across Indiana University in 1908, an Indiana Daily Student reporter eagerly previewed an upcoming campus event. “Dainty ... May 25, 2018
IUB Archives Places and Spaces: A History of Student Hangouts at IU Bloomington “You could not thank Nick, you could not flatter him; you could just appreciate him, and be sure of getting ... April 11, 2018
IUB Archives Behind the Curtain: Julia Kilgore, Bicentennial Oral History Intern Behind the Curtain is a series highlighting IU Archives staff, partners from various departments of the IU Libraries, and students ... October 19, 2017
IUB Archives Behind the Curtain: Tyler Davis, Summer Intern Role: Intern at the Indiana University Archives Educational Background: Tyler received his bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Miami University, Ohio in ... July 20, 2017
IUB Archives China Remixed: Showin Wetzen Hsu, BA 1909 As part of China Remixed, a campus-wide initiative to celebrate Chinese culture, the Indiana University Archives is celebrating the long ... April 12, 2017
IUB Archives Sticking to the Dance Card: Student Socials and Dancing to the Music of Louis Armstrong and Hoagy Carmichael at IU In the early to mid-twentieth century, students didn’t make friends on social media or find a date through an app. They ... February 14, 2017