Browse Exhibits (8 total)
Frank J. Armstrong: The First African American to Graduate From Cornell
Frank Armstrong (Class of 1900) was the first African American to graduate from Cornell. He played Baseball and actively participated in the Adelphian Literary Society.
50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Visit to Cornell
Oct. 15, 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr's visit to Cornell College. King spoke to a packed audience in King Chapel.
Cornell College Literary Societies
Shortly after Cornell College was established in 1853, Principal Samuel Fellows formed the first literary societies as intellectual and social clubs for men and women. Between 1853 and 1928, 22 societies formed and functioned for varying years depending on interest. This exhibit contains scanned images of historical documents from Cornell College literary societies (1853-1928). (Adapted from Finding Aid to the Literary Societies Collection, developed by Stephanie E. Schmeling.)
Stories and Traditions from Cornell College & Mt. Vernon, Iowa
Included are personal recollections, student research, Mount Vernon resident's writings, and published articles. Each provide insight into the history of Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and life during the times represented. Through exploration of ideas and practices at Cornell as well as to what life was like in Mount Vernon, the reader will learn about many facets of college and community life from 1853-1970, with emphasis on the earlier years. About Jessie Rigby's history, the Record (newspaper) said: "Miss Rigby, who's grandfather, Reverend Samuel M. Fellows, was the second president of Cornell, has examined early records and hunted up original manuscripts, so that her history is exact in every detail."
Cornell College Presidents
Jonathan Brand was inaugurated as the fifteenth Cornell College President on April 21, 2012. Through this exhibit, you can learn more about him and the other men who have held this office.
Cornell College 1911-1915
A student's eye view of Cornell College in the early 20th century.
Takeovers at Cornell College
Photos of the Orange Carpet Takeover and photos of some writings on the posters at that event bringing awareness of civil disobedience and its ramifications. Articles and photos from the Old Sem Takeover in October of 1968.
Royal Purple Yearbooks
Scanned pages of the Cornell College Yearbook, Royal Purple