April 28, 2016
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As part of this year’s University Day celebration, JKM Library and the Chatham University Archives are pleased to present an exhibit titled From May Day to University Day: Exploring Connections between Chatham Traditions. This exhibition focuses on the history of Chatham’s … Continue reading
March 3, 2016
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In celebration of Women’s History Month, the University Archives presents selections from our collection that highlight Chatham’s unwavering commitment to encouraging civic engagement in all levels of the political system. This exhibition, Celebrating Women’s History: Chatham Women in Politics, demonstrates … Continue reading
February 3, 2016
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Have you ever wonder how Chatham got its name or why it was changed from Pennsylvania College for Women? If so, you might want to check out the article on the topic in latest Library Newsletter <click here>, which tells … Continue reading
January 15, 2016
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You’re probably familiar with the Song Contest as one of the longest-running and most cherished of all the Chatham traditions, but have you heard any of the vintage recordings of these tunes in the University Archives? You’ll have a chance … Continue reading
October 19, 2015
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The Ghosts of Chatham As Halloween approaches, again comes the time of year for trick-or-treating, gorging on candy, and costume parties. It’s also the time of year that we are especially conscious of spooky things. Among various ghoulies like black … Continue reading
August 28, 2014
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In 2008, the Eden Hall Foundation gifted Eden Hall Farm to Chatham University. Located in Gibsonia, PA, Eden Hall Farm was originally developed and built by H. J. Heinz, Co. executive Sebastian Mueller (1860-1938) to serve as a convalescent home … Continue reading
June 5, 2014
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Jerry Caplan (1923-2004) was a Pittsburgh native and a beloved artists in the community. His art career begin in the US Army as a member of the 84th Engineer Battalion where he and other artists constructed dummy boats, planes, and … Continue reading
March 5, 2014
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Everyone knows about Rachel Carson, but what other successful women have graduated from Chatham? Find out all about them in the display, “Not Just Rachel: Profiles of Successful Chatham Graduates,” located on the first floor of the JKM Library. The … Continue reading
April 17, 2012
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The Jennie King Mellon Library and the Chatham University Archives are celebrating University Day 2012 with a first floor display of photographs and programs from one of our institution’s most elaborate spring festivals, May Day 1920, which also served as … Continue reading
January 20, 2012
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2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Silent Spring and the Jennie King Mellon Library is celebrating this milestone with a first floor exhibition of archival first editions, photographs, and papers from the Rachel Carson Collection housed in the Chatham … Continue reading