Author Archives: aulibs

Braille Map

Posted on May 22, 2014 by aulibs

  Typically when we think of items being created in Braille, our thoughts go first to textual books. This is an example of a Braille map made of the Alfred university campus. There are no printed letters other than a … Continue reading →

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Early University Campus

Posted on May 15, 2014 by aulibs

This beautiful oil painting depicts the University campus, looking east, circa 1865. It’s attributed to Hannah P. Brown, an Alfred University student at that time. The image includes, from the left, the Alfred Seventh Day Baptist Church, North Hall (men’s … Continue reading →

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U.S.S. Alfred

Posted on May 8, 2014 by aulibs

On April 11, 1945, the U.S.S. Alfred Victory joined the Merchant Marine as part of the U.S. Navy’s fleet. University president J. Nelson Norwood spoke at the launch and said in part: “Alfred University feels highly honored in having a … Continue reading →

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Celadon Terra Cotta Company

Posted on May 1, 2014 by aulibs

During the 1880’s, it was discovered that the clay in the vicinity of Alfred, NY could be used to make quality terra cotta products. In 1889 the Celadon Terra Cotta Company was organized by a small group of Alfred entrepreneurs … Continue reading →

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Hot Dog Day

Posted on April 22, 2014 by aulibs

Yes, Alfred celebrates Hot Dog Day! It all began in 1972 as the idea of Alfred University students Mark O’Meara and Eric “Rick” Vaughn. They wanted to create a community event; little did they know it would still be going … Continue reading →

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Sojourner Truth

Posted on April 17, 2014 by aulibs

  Sojourner Truth is an important and interesting historic figure in the history of New York State and the United States. Born Isabella Baumfree, she spent the first 29 years of her life as a slave in the Hudson Valley … Continue reading →

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English Paneling

Posted on March 21, 2014 by aulibs

A wealthy English family, centuries ago, dined in a carved and paneled oak room, warmed by a chimney decorated with carved vine leaves and grapes. Today much of the room remains — not in Essex County, England, but in Alfred, … Continue reading →

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Erin Go Bragh

Posted on March 13, 2014 by aulibs

Thousands of alumni have fond memories of St. Patrick’s Day at Alfred University. What began in 1933 as a way to promote the ceramic engineering program quickly grew into a university-wide festival and celebration: parades with elaborate floats, unique ceramic … Continue reading →

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Mark Twain Engraving

Posted on March 6, 2014 by aulibs

The Howells-Frechette Collection at Alfred University is an extensive collection of letters and memorabilia from aremarkable family. The material details the social, literary, artistic, and political life in the 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States and Canada … Continue reading →

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Davis Gym

Posted on February 28, 2014 by aulibs

Davis Gym, a long-time fixture on the Alfred University campus, will shortly be just a memory for thousands of alumni who have fond recollections of events, shows, athletic contests, etc. that took place within its walls. The photo above on … Continue reading →

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