Category Archives: From the Archives

If you’ve ever been in the Archives & Special Collections, you’ve probably seen the occasional “store flat” box on the shelves. Well, I see them all the time, but even I forget they’re there sometimes, so I decided to investigate! … Continue reading →

The construction of the new fitness and aquatic center is well under way, but these new facilities would not be possible without major planning, computer graphics, and architectural layouts. If we go back to 95 years to the 1920s this … Continue reading →

Halloween is right around the corner! I hope you’ve all got your costumes prepared! If not, here are some ideas courtesy of four gentlemen keepin’ it spooky at a school dance in 1947. Happy Halloween! Don’t forget to check out … Continue reading →

If you lilac wildflowers and you’re already planning your next trip out to the wilderness, consider perusing Earl Larrison’s Washington Wildflowers. Though it was published in 1974, it’s still accurate to the local flora, and it even comes with lovely … Continue reading →

“A play is a proof, a proof that illuminates what “reality” conceals.” October 17th is Arthur Miller’s 100th birthday. The author of Death of a Salesman, All My Sons, and A View from the Bridge, just to name a few, … Continue reading →

The leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, and midterms are just around the corner. Ready to begin finding sources for that paper coming up? The Archives & Special Collections is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. or … Continue reading →

Welcome back Loggers! I hope you’re all enjoying your return back to campus, with all of its beautiful people and architecture! Speaking of architecture… is that something you’re interested in? If so, come and visit the Archives & Special Collections! … Continue reading →

As the falls sports begin their season, you cannot help but notice the green, thick grass growing on Peyton Field. Football and soccer get the chance to play some of their games on this first-rate turf this fall. It would … Continue reading →

“For me alone Don Quixote was born and I for him. His was the power of action, mine of writing.” It is the 400th anniversary of the second part of Don Quixote, fully titled The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of … Continue reading →

I came across an interesting book the other day in the Archives & Special Collections about Viking runes and their meanings called The Book of Runes by Ralph Blum. The book is meant to be a guide to help gain … Continue reading →