Phi Beta Kappa
Yesterday, I had the honor of being inducted into the Gamma Chapter of Pennsylvania, Phi Beta Kappa. I took a pledge, signed …
McDonogh Collage
This collage uses several images I took during a research trip in New Orleans this past spring break. The statue on the …
Letters Home
Writing letters seems to be a lost art. While in the archives, they constitute an enthralling look into the daily lives and …
Scrapbooks and such
I always have a good time perusing the scrapbooking aisle in the local arts and crafts store—although I am not a scrapbooker …
Cremation of Calculus
As an intern for Special Collections, I come across all varieties of information and pieces of history about Lafayette College. Most recently, …
A Day in the Life of a Lafayette Student, Circa 1850
I get up (rather late by the rest of the civilized world’s standards), get dressed, and make a mad dash to my …
The Mission at Settra Kroo
I’m Ng’ang’a wa Muchiri, a senior at Lafayette College with a double major in Engineering Studies and English. I’m currently working as …
Gilbert 2.0
Welcome to the blog of the Lafayette College Archives and Special Collections! We’re hoping these posts from the staff, interns, and guest …