The JKM Library and the Archives & Special Collections are pleased to present Chatham Summers with the University Archives, a media exhibition highlighting the rich documentation in our photographic collections. Items on view document life at Chatham during the summer and feature images of campus sports, events, and more.
Lantern Slide Depicting PCW Tennis, c. 1905
The exhibit includes visual material from Chatham’s earliest years and from more recent years.
1888 Sketch of Students Wearing Sun Protection
Though things may seem a bit quieter around campus than during the fall and spring semesters, these images reveal that Chatham students have always pursued a wide variety of activities, regardless of the heat, humidity, or era.
We’ve included a few of our favorites in this post, but stop by the JKM Library to view the exhibit in its entirety!
Taking a Spin Around Campus, c. 1952-1953
Diving Practice, c. 1950s
Chatham vs. Robert Morris, 1980
Not around campus? Additional records from Chatham history, including yearbooks, newspapers, photographs, and other records are accessible online at the web site for the University Archives & Special Collections (click here). Or, stop by the Archives Reading Room to learn more about Chatham history.