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Sentimental Hairwork
In Nov. 1929, Mary Sherman Greene donated this “hair album” to the Steinheim Museum at Alfred University. As described on her website, Joyce Tice says “During the 1850s to 1870s a custom developed to make a small decorative wreath from … Continue reading
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Tagged Alfred University, Hairwork, Steinheim Museum
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Veterans Day
On November 11th we take a moment to thank our veterans for their dedicated service to our country. This photo shows members of the Army Specialized Training Program chatting with some of the women students in the fall, 1943. The … Continue reading
Posted in Campus Buildings, People, Student Life
Tagged ASTP, Military, World War II
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Class of 1876
Over the entrance to the Steinheim building is a stone that many never notice, even though it’s in plain sight. Engraved with an enigmatic “76” it sits above the window just over the door. The July 1876 “Alfred Student” provides … Continue reading
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Tagged Buildings, Jonathan Allen, Steinheim Museum
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Sentinel Pines
These pine trees stand watch over the campus, providing summer shade and respite from the snow and wind in the winter. According to the June 1879 “Alfred Student” publication, in the spring of that year “seventy-five evergreens were planted on … Continue reading
John Wilkes Booth
One of the curious artifacts in the University Archives & Special Collections is this theater eyeglass, part of the Howells-Frechette Collection. William D. Howells, a major figure in the late 19th-century literary circles, was a known associate of Edwin Booth, … Continue reading
Wizard of Oz
And you thought there were only lions, tigers, and bears (oh my!) in the land of Oz! In all there are actually 43 books in the series outlining adventures in the Emerald City; 14 written by L. Frank Baum, the … Continue reading
Posted in Special Collections
Tagged Nevins Theater, Special collections, W. Varick Nevins III, Wizard of Oz
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Kanakadea Hall Key
Of all the buildings on Alfred University’s campus, Kanakadea Hall is one of the most recognized and beloved. It is the oldest building on campus to have been continuously used for education. It was built in 1884 as the Alfred … Continue reading
Boarding Hall Checks
Like today, Alfred University students 100 years ago had to pay for room and board in addition to their tuition. Because of strict societal norms the men’s residence halls were on one side of campus (north) and the women’s on … Continue reading
Posted in Campus Buildings, Memorabilia
Tagged Evelyn Openhym, The Brick, women
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Centennial Envelope
Alfred University’s centennial in 1936 was a major campus and community event. Special events, gatherings, and performances marked the very important milestone in Alfred’s existence. It marked an occasion for reflection on Alfred’s history and founding principles, as well as … Continue reading
Posted in Campus Buildings, Campus Events, Memorabilia
Tagged Alumni Hall, Centennial, Envelope
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Who's Hungry?
This breakfast menu, dated at 1925, shows the meal offerings available to passengers as they traveled to Alfred University by train on the Erie Railroad. It contains familiar items such as Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, and coffee (check … Continue reading
Posted in Artifacts, Student Life
Tagged Alfred NY, Erie Railroad, Food
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