Spartan Stories

Tales from the UNCG University Archives

Month: December 2014

Happy Holidays!

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by Erin Lawrimore The staff of the Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives wishes everyone a happy holiday season! We’re taking a break this week and next, but please join us on Monday, January 5th for a new Spartan Story. Christmas Tree in the Elliott University Center Terrace, December 1960

UNCG’s Moravian Lovefeast

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by Erin Lawrimore From the early 1960s until the mid-1980s, the UNCG campus hosted an annual Moravian Lovefeast and Candle Service during the first weeks of December. Music, scripture readings, and messages delivered by local ministers were featured during the services, which were typically held in the Elliott University Center’s Cone Ballroom. The services drew […]

Home Management Houses

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by Scott Hinshaw One of our school’s earliest programs, domestic science, required students to live in Home Management Houses for a portion of their time while earning their degree. The earliest house (referred to as “The Cottage”) was located on Tate (then Lithia) St. and was used by the school from 1914-1916. It was located […]

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