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Laying of the cornerstone of Bomberger Memorial Hall when construction first began in 1891, black and white photograph

Photograph shows benefactor, Robert Patterson, with trowel as Professor Samuel Ruby, the Reverend Joseph Hendricks, the Reverend…

The "Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery" was the first widespread abolition legislation in the United States, passed by the Pennsylvania General assembly.

Photo showing exterior view of south east gate of Eastern State Penitentiary of Pennsylvania.

An article from Ursinus Weekly explaining the lack of Black students at Ursinus and proposed solutions

This is a student article which discusses the desire to be informed on what is happening and what he and other students can do to best serve the United States. If it serves the nation more for them to stay in college, then they will. If it serves the…

The first article, titled "Monday, December 7, 1942" is a piece about how America has come together in the aftermath of Pearl Harbor and it is time to rededicate itself even further to pursuing freedom. The second article, "The War Hits The Small…

A piece published the day after Pearl Harbor occurred announced the United States officially declared war on Japan.

Two short student pieces discussing civilian defense and the importance of first aid training.

An article on the adoption of a three semester school year to allow for faster graduation of students.