As you enter the workspace for acquisitions and cataloging staff on the second floor of the main building of Jackson Library, you will find a portrait as well as a plaque noting the dedication of the room “to the memory of William Cunningham Smith” … “in the service of this college from 1900 to 1943.” […]
Month: June 2014
Jackson Library in the 1960s When the State Normal and Industrial School (now the The University of North Carolina at Greensboro) opened in 1892, the library was confined to one small room, located on the upper floor of the Main Building (now the Foust Building). The library collection was relatively small, consisting of only several […]
Senior Dance, 1939 When the North Carolina State Normal and Industrial School (now The University of North Carolina at Greensboro) opened its doors in 1892, its purpose was to train young women to enter the teaching profession. Social occasions were limited and there were no opportunities for the girls to attend campus dances. In the […]
In last week’s blog, we discussed the concept of adaptive reuse and gave some examples of its employ here on UNCG’s campus. This week we’ll look at an adaptive reuse success story that could have only happened through the joint efforts of the wider UNCG community and Historic Preservation groups. Designed by Harry Barton of […]
Like most universities, UNCG’s campus has grown and expanded over time. This growth usually involves the periodic building of new structures necessary for all the various activities on campus. Spaces for teaching, learning, living, eating, researching, health services, recreation, and even all the support services, such as facilities and grounds, have to be accommodated in […]
