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 ...
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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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...