Monday, August 30, 2010

7th Floor Exhibits from the Archives

Archivist Dave Obringer is exhibiting collections of notable Edinboro citizens and faculty:

- Ruth Martin Harris 1936-1955, Dean of Women at Edinboro for 6 years and a member of the English Department. This exhibit includes items used by educators of the day, her grade book and other memorabilia.
- Elwood Williams 1970-1987, was a member of the faculty in Drama and English. This case includes audition records, and an alphabetical index of the details of plays.
- The J. Hopkin Collection includes many photographs depicting the normal school years.
- The Lawrence V. Kupper Photograph Collection of 1864-1957 including the town of Edinboro and the university.
- An exhibit of photos from the 1950s conveying the enthusiasm of youth for homecoming activities and includes parade floats and football.

Cynthia Kebr, Art History student, has organized an exhibit of Himalayan art from the Barbato Collection. This exhibit is in the archives art gallery.

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