Time Capsule

Delaware State University Alumni help to bury the capsule

 

On September 14, 2017 Delaware State University buried a time capsule to mark the closing of the 125th anniversary celebrations.

For the next 50 years the capsule will lay beneath the flowerbeds lining the walkway to Loockerman Hall. We hope that when it is exhumed the next generation will take pride in the growth of the university over the first 125 years. We hope that they too will be able to say that this institution never stagnated and always strived for excellence.

If you would like to learn more about the capsule a video describing the contents has recently been made available and can be viewed here.

New Alpha Kappa Alpha Exhibit

Hello Archives Friends! It is my very great pleasure to announce that a new exhibit has been installed in the archives gallery.

The ladies of the Epsilon Iota Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. worked tirelessly to curate and install an exhibit that celebrates the history of their chapter and the many achievements of their members.

The artifacts found in the display include an initiation medallion of a charter member, Meeting minutes from the 1950's, articles of clothing and accessories, Boule bags, and the portraits and biographies of  many talented, local women.

This exhibit is the pinnacle of a partnership that was first formed a year ago.  I am grateful to the AKAs for their donations of historic records to the archives and their unwavering support for my work. Special thanks to Ruby Coppadge, Ernestine Adams, and Peggy Swygert for installing the exhibit.

The exhibit will be on display for the month of October.  To view it, please stop by the gallery anytime Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 4:00. 

Founder's Day 2017 and the Time Capsule

Hello Everybody!

Our celebration of the 125th year continues with the annual Founder's Day ceremony.  Join us on February 9th at 11:00 am as we gather in the theater of the Education and Humanities to remember the day the university first opened to students on February 2, 1892.

This year we will be preparing a new time capsule for burial at the conclusion of the 125th year. Guests will have the opportunity to view and touch the historically significant contents of the capsule as well as hear presentations by esteemed educators and administrators.

This event is free and open to the public! I hope to see you there!

Upcoming Events

I am pleased to invite you to two exciting events that are occurring next week!

On Wednesday, February 10 at 10:00 am the Delaware Public Archives is celebrating Black History Month by unveiling an exhibit featuring Delaware State University.  Our esteemed University President, Dr. Harry L. Williams, as well as Governor Jack Markell  and the State Archivist, Stephen Marz, will address those in attendance. This event is free and open to the public! If you can’t make it to this event it’s okay.  You are always welcome to visit the exhibit in the lobby of the Public Archives during regular hours of operation. The exhibit will be up through June 2016. To browse the Public Archives calendar, click here.

On Thursday, February 11 Delaware State University is celebrating Founder’s Day! Starting at 11:00 am Loockerman Hall will be open for interactive house tours.  There will also be items from our archives on display.  Come see some of our most prized items – a 1934 trophy, a 1951 high school yearbook, the very first student publication from 1909, and so much more! Click here.

I will be present at both events. Come say hello! I'd love to meet you. 

Yours,

Joy