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What They Were Wearing While They Were Reading: 1930s
This collaborative exhibit highlights the 1930s featuring campus history, materials from Special Collections and University Archives, and period textiles generously loaned from Dr. James V. Carmichael. The exhibited items will rotate so visit often! Information from the rotating exhibits will be posted here periodically. 1930s After the years of economic prosperity, the stock market crashed […]
What They Were Wearing While They Were Reading; The 1920s
January 24 – March 31, 2011First Floor Lobby, Jackson Library The 1920s was one of the most exciting decades in US history. It was a time of prosperity and excess when Americans embraced a modern culture, which included dancing to the “Charleston” and joyriding in Ford Model T automobiles. Women won the right to vote, […]
Betty Carter, University Archivist
On Friday, May 7 2010, the University celebrated Betty Carter’s contributions to preserving and promoting the history of the institution. From her first day on February 1, 1974 through April 30, 2010, Betty processed, organized, and promoted the records of the presidents/chancellors from Charles Duncan McIver to Patricia Sullivan. Now, she was not at UNCG […]
University Archivist, Betty Carter
UNCG Campus Weekly‘s Five Spot features Betty Carter in the March 3, 2010 edition. Here’s a teaser : CW asked her about some of the campus’ historical figures – in particular, those who deserve a little more of the spotlight. Want to know more? Read to entire article here : The Five Spot | UNCG […]
The Integration of Woman’s College
JoAnne Smart (left) and Bettye Davis Tillman (right) In recognition of Black History Month, University Archives has installed an exhibit honoring JoAnne Smart and Bettye Davis Tillman who were the first two African-American students to attend the Woman’s College (now UNCG). Entering on September 13, 1956, the young women were first housed on the first […]
University Archives Outreach
As part of our outreach at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s University Archives, Hermann Trojanowski offers two programs for the University Studies (UNS) students. UNS is a one-semester course designed to help students make a successful transition to the University and covers topics such as adjustment and expectations, time management, learning styles, personal […]
