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From the Vault: "The P.E.C. is on fire!"

An evening fire in Carthage's old Physical Education Center back in 1971 sent flames 30 feet in the air.  more...

 
From the VaultCarthage's Presidential houses

The Archives building files contain plenty of architectural designs that never came to fruition. more...

 
From the VaultWorking at the College Center Office

During the 1970s, the College Center Office coordinated the Student Activities Board and other student organization activities. more...

 

Past News

From the VaultThe Carthage College Music Hour

Beginning in 1922, Carthage College operated a radio station under the call letters WCAZ. The College used the station to broadcast concerts and sports events over the air and the range of the signal was apparently quite good. more...

 
From the Vault: The Tandy Notebooks

Once a prominent member of the Carthage academic community, Mark Tandy, '1910, conquered all he set his mind to doing. more...

 
From the Vault: Senior Convocation, May 15, 1964

Photo captures a significant transitional moment in the history of Carthage: The end of an era — and the beginning of a new one. more...

 
From the Vault: Cross Country Champs

Looking back at the victorious 1966 Cross Country team, which won the CCIW meet at the snow-covered Petrifying Springs golf course. more...

 
From the Vault: A Brief History of Denhart Hall

Carthage archivist Abbi Brown provides a brief history of Denhart Hall. Of all the residence halls on the Carthage campus, Denhart Hall has the longest and most interesting history. more...

 
From the Vault: Kissing Rock

Over the years, Kissing Rock has been venue of numerous romantic trysts and the recipient of thousands of coats of paint. How did it get here?

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From the Vault: Carthage Faculty in the 1920s

Carthage archivist Abbi Brown provides a glimpse into Carthage history with this faculty photo from the '20s. Back then, there weren't any economics professors — unless you count home economics. more...

 
From the Vault: Christmas through the eyes of Alice Kibbe

Though Carthage can boast many dedicated professors in her long history, few can match the dedication and life-long service of Dr. Alice Kibbe, Professor and Chair of Biology. more...

 

 

 


Archives News

165 years on a timeline

Did you know that we had a female Acting President in 1951? Or that during WWII Carthage had a sea plane training base on the Mississippi River? Check out our interactive timeline of Carthage history

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