Davidson Archives

Sharing the histories and treasures of @DavidsonCollege's Archives & Special Collections, a few characters at a time.

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You did it! Exams are over!
Let summer begin... ☀️ ⛵️

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It is NOT "VERY!!!! UNUSUAL" to take a good rest in between study sessions. You're almost there, Cats!

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📸 : Paul Guthery, 1919

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"Thinking"
Frank & Paul, 1919

Thinking hard or hardly thinking this exam season, Cats?
Cheering you on!

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Are you looking for a spot to study? We have one! Come to Dana 221 to settle in!
Friday + Saturday: 4-9 pm
Monday + Tuesday: 1-5 pm

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Giving Thanks at Davidson
"You’re a wildcat, which means, it’s a great
day. Hang in there. Live it up. Enjoy life.
Don’t forget to breathe. And remember: even
when you don’t love Davidson, there’s a lot
to be thankful for."
Allie C., Davidsonian: 11/18/09
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

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It's International Education Week! Here are some of our favorite photos from past students' experiences abroad featuring some nice shots of Davidson gear! Where are you headed to next? 🌏 ���️
@davidsonedabroad
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#DavidsonCollege #InternationalEducation #StudyAbroad

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Come get crafty with us this Halloween! Make your own postcard using vintage photos and other special materials from the Archives. Postage included! Get inspired by these postcards from our collection!
#crafternoon #archives #davidsoncollege #postcards #vintage

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It's finally Fall Break! We hope you take some time to relax. Put those headphones on and let the music take you away! 🎧
#fallbreak #davidsoncollege
📸 : 26-0043

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Happy American Archives Month! 📜 📚 💌 🏛️
We're celebrating the vital role archives play in preserving our past for the future. Shout out to our incredible team of colleagues: Jessica, Molly, Rosa, Hadiya, Sara, and Meggie!
#AmericanArchivesMonth #archives #archivesmatter

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Join us next Monday at 11 am for a pop-up in Lilly Gallery! Play "Where in Time is This?" a fun photo guessing game to challenge your Davidson historian skills! Use clues to guess the decade and location of the photo. See you soon!
https://t.co/5Dt0oZyD61

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Guess the student organization! Student org records are so fun to browse. Some materials are already available online to browse. 🔗 https://t.co/aeyXzkvv4r
Can you figure out which orgs are featured in these photos? We welcome all wild guesses!
#davidsoncollege #studentclubs

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Whether you're moving in with some help or strolling into the Union, we are excited you're here on campus. The last slide shows the freshman getting their beanies; these were worn the first two years of school. We have lots in our collection!
#fdoc #davidsoncollege #movingin

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Step into the @davidsoncollegemusic building to view our latest display. This one is a real throwback with LPs and vintage photos! The department has a long history with free vocal music lessons available as early as 1892!
#musicdepartment #musicmajor #davidsoncollege

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New semester, new spot! We're thrilled to host research appointments in the music library. Per usual, you can book an appointment using our email: [email protected]. Things make take a little more time, but good things come to those who wait! Come see us soon! 🎼 📑

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Lake campus offers a picturesque setting, especially in these photos of the freshman regatta- a past early semester competition. Do you have a favorite one in your camera roll?
📸 : Sailing in the Freshman Regatta from the late 1970s and early 80s
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#DavidsonCollege #lakenorman

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It's #InternationalCatDay! We're sure we could celebrate the Wildcats everyday! Davidson became the home of the Wildcats in the early 1920s. We even had live wildcats! Roary and past iterations are more compassionate ways to show spirit.
#DavidsonWildcats #davidsoncollege

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It's Black History Month! Explore the digitized records from the Black Student Coalition. Learn about the legacy of the BSC and the history, experiences, and achievements of Black students.
📸 : Marian Perkins leads a September '74 BSC meeting
https://t.co/GufXjR2HV8

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@DavidsonDining Count us in! 😍

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Strolling into spring semester like...

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We are excited for the winter break! Fingers crossed for some snow... (p.s. check out the @warnerhall82
sweatshirt in pic 2!)
https://t.co/MdFBkPn3kx