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These stood on the site of what later became Hillside Hall, a coeducational residence hall. The hill was known as a great location for sledding before development. These modular homes attempted to alleviate a housing shortage stemming from increasing…

Program from Stratford Players' production of Taming of the Shrew in November, 1952.

Once more, a stuffed animal resides on the bed of one of these girls, who are reading and discussing in the background. A large doily, often referred to as a dresser scarf, covers the dresser on the right. Freshmen were advised to bring these for…

These students have matching bedspreads and pillows, which can be seen occasionally in historic dormitory photographs. The window sill is decorated with photographs, a yearbook, small porcelain figurines, a lamp, and shells. They have also included…

This statement written by a witness to the Forrest Hill Riot, notes the aggressive nature of the police during their intervention in the riot.

Technology has greatly influenced our daily lives, and technology has likewise been incorporated into dormitories. This image from a residential living brochure shows a student conversing on a rotary phone in her own dorm room. Previously, students…

This is the first constitution of the State Normal School of Harrisonburg's Student Government Organization. Approved by the student body February 25, 1915, this constitution and by-laws contains the building blocks for a hundred years of student…

Stratford Literary Society’s first performance in the open air theatre: Merry Wives of Windsor

Stratford Literary Society group photo from the State Normal School for Women's 1914 yearbook, professor James Johnson seated.

1950 Madison College yearbook photo featuring Stratford Dramatic Club (eventually renamed Stratford Players).