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December 7, 1941 (Draft)
Handwritten draft of a piece contributed to the memories portion of the "Promise/Anthem" memorial dedication.
Returning to Campus (Draft)
Handwritten draft of a piece contributed to the memories portion of the "Promise/Anthem" memorial dedication.
V-12 Contract Map of Campus
A hand drawn map detailing the lay out of Ursinus's campus found in the V-12 contract between Ursinus and the Naval Reserve.
Navy College Contract No. 105
The government contract explaining the specifics of the deal which allows Ursinus to host the V-12 units.
V-12 College Selection
A letter sent to the Department of the Navy petitioning for Ursinus to be part of the V-12 program. This letter contains multiple photos displaying different areas of campus.
Memorial Dedication and War Year Memories
Brief written pieces presented at the dedication of the Promise/Anthem memorial, many of which contain memories from alumni of the "War Years" classes.
Where Do We Go From Here?
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…
Monday, December 7, 1942 + The War Hits The Small College
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…
Weekly War Extra: The News As It Occurs
A piece published the day after Pearl Harbor occurred announced the United States officially declared war on Japan.