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Today's Presidential Spotlight: Constantine Papadakis

Submitted on September 23, 2009 - 9:00AM

Friday will be the last day for the exhibition The Past Personified: a Presidential History of Drexel. Come downstairs in Hagerty and check it out.

Presidential Exhibition Reception Tomorrow!

Submitted on September 22, 2009 - 9:00AM

Join us tomorrow, September 23rd, for a reception for the exhibition 'The Past Personified: a Presidential History of Drexel', curated by Shaun Kirtpartrick. This exhibit highlights some of the many images and items the Drexel Archives holds from the terms of the university's past leaders. The reception will be held in W.W. Hagerty Library (33rd and Market Streets) on the lower level of Hagerty Library. It is open to all and includes complimentary homemade refreshments.

Today's Presidential Spotlight: Richard Breslin

Submitted on September 18, 2009 - 9:00AM

Richard David Breslin (b. 1937/38) served as president of Drexel University from Sept. 1, 1988, until 1994, including its centennial year of 1991. ~Shaun Kirkpatrick [caption id='attachment_436' align='alignnone' width='300' caption='Richard Breslin']

[/caption] The Past Personified: a Presidential History of Drexel, a exhibition of notable documents and photographs are on display downstairs in Hagerty. Join us for a reception for this exhibition on Wednesday September 23rd from 4 to 6 p.m in W.W. Hagerty Library (33rd and Market Streets) on the lower. It is open to all and includes complimentary homemade refreshments.

Closing President's Exhibition Reception is Six Days Away!

Submitted on September 17, 2009 - 9:00AM

The reception for the exhibition, 'The Past Personified: a Presidential History of Drexel,' currently on display in the W.W. Hagerty Library (33rd and Market Streets). The reception will be on Wednesday, September 23, 2009, from 4 to 6 p.m. on the lower level of Hagerty Library. It is open to all and includes complimentary homemade refreshments.

Today's Presidential Spotlight: William Gaither

Submitted on September 16, 2009 - 9:00AM

William S. Gaither (b. 1932) served as the president of Drexel University from May 1984 through his resignation on Oct. 21, 1987, a period of difficulty but also of Drexel growth as a research university and as a residential campus. ~Shaun Kirkpatrick [caption id='attachment_433' align='alignnone' width='219' caption='William Gaither'] Wlliam Gaither

[/caption] The Past Personified: a Presidential History of Drexel is on display on the lower level in Hagerty. Join us for a reception for this exhibition on Wednesday September 23rd from 4 to 6 p.m in W.W. Hagerty Library (33rd and Market Streets) on the lower. It is open to all and includes complimentary homemade refreshments.

Today's Presidential Spotlight: William Hagerty

Submitted on September 14, 2009 - 9:00AM

William Walsh Hagerty (1916-1986) served as president of Drexel from September 1, 1963, to his retirement in 1984 -- at nearly 21 years, Drexel's longest presidency. Like his predecessor James Creese, Hagerty also oversaw a long period of expansion for Drexel; most notably, the school's transformation from an institute of technology into Drexel University in 1970. ~Shaun Kirkpatrick [caption id='attachment_430' align='alignnone' width='300' caption='William Hagerty, 1983']

[/caption] Come and learn more about Drexel's Presidents through an exhibition The Past Personified: a Presidential History of Drexel, on display in the lower level of Hagerty. Join us for a reception for this exhibition on Wednesday September 23rd from 4 to 6 p.m in W.W. Hagerty Library (33rd and Market Streets) on the lower. It is open to all and includes complimentary homemade refreshments.

Today's Presidential Spotlight: James Creese

Submitted on September 10, 2009 - 9:00AM

James Creese (1896-1966) presided over the Drexel Institute of Technology from December 1945 to September 1963 -- Drexel's second-longest serving president.

Banned Books Exhibition Reception in three weeks

Submitted on September 9, 2009 - 9:00AM

Please make plans to attend a Reception for the exhibition 'Banned Books, Banished Writers and Historic Bonfires: Tales from the Rare Book Collection.' on Wednesday September 30^th from 4 to 6 p.m on the lower level of Hagerty Library.

Today's Presidential Spotlight: George Rea

Submitted on September 8, 2009 - 9:00AM

George Peters Rea (1894-1978) presided over Drexel Institute of Technology from August 1, 1942, to August 31, 1944, during the worst years of World War II. Robert C. Disque (1883-1968) served as the most frequent temporary head of Drexel Institute of Technology, as the chair of interim administrative committees after the deaths of Kenneth Matheson in 1931 and Parke Kolbe in 1942, and as interim president after the resignation of George Rea in 1944. ~Shaun Kirkpatrick [caption id='attachment_423' align='alignnone' width='227' caption='George Rea']

[/caption] The Past Personified: a Presidential History of Drexel, can be seen on display in the lower level of Hagerty. Join us for a reception for this exhibition on Wednesday September 23rd from 4 to 6 p.m in W.W. Hagerty Library (33rd and Market Streets) on the lower. It is open to all and includes complimentary homemade refreshments.

Today's Presidential Spotlight: Parke Kolbe

Submitted on September 3, 2009 - 9:00AM

Doctor Parke Rexford Kolbe (1881-1942) served as president of Drexel Institute from 1932 until his death in February 1942, guiding the school through the Great Depression and the start of World War II.

Reception for the Presidential Exhibition in Three Weeks!

Submitted on September 2, 2009 - 9:00AM

Please make plans to attend a reception for the exhibition 'The Past Personified: a Presidential History of Drexel,' currently on display in the W.W. Hagerty Library (33rd and Market Streets).

Upcoming Events at the Archives!

Submitted on September 1, 2009 - 9:00AM

Mark your calendars! As always there is a lot going on at the Archives. Drexel University Archives will be hosting several events at the end of September.

Today's Presidential Spotlight: Hollis Godfrey

Submitted on August 28, 2009 - 9:00AM

Hollis Godfrey (1874-1936) served as president of the Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry from December 1, 1913, to October 1, 1921, transforming it into a formal collegiate institution.

Ellen Pyle, Drexel Alumna, the focus of New Publication and Exhibition

Submitted on August 27, 2009 - 9:00AM

Ellen B. Thompson Pyle, who studied illustration at the Drexel Institute from 1895-99, is the subject of a new exhibition at the Delaware Art Museum.

Today's Presidential Spotlight: James MacAlister

Submitted on August 25, 2009 - 9:00AM

Anthony J. Drexel and business partner George W. Childs selected Philadelphia public school superintendent James MacAlister (1840-1913) as the first president of their new Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry.

Come see a new exhibition in the lower level in Hagerty!

Submitted on August 24, 2009 - 9:00AM

Visiting Hagerty Library? A new display in the continuing series of exhibitions to highlight Drexel University's Archives and Special Collections is now up!

Miniature book reception tomorrow!

Submitted on July 21, 2009 - 7:50AM

We hope to see you tomorrow at the 'Many Littles Make a Much' reception.

Miniature book reception in 5 days!

Submitted on July 17, 2009 - 8:00AM

Please make plans to attend a reception for the exhibition 'Many Littles Make a Much: A Selection of Miniature Books from Drexel University's Special Collection,' currently on display in the W.W. Hagerty Library.

Miniature Book Reception July 22, Online Exhibition now!

Submitted on June 22, 2009 - 8:00AM

The current exhibition Many Littles Make a Much: A Selection of Miniature Books from Drexel University's Special Collection has been on display for a couple of weeks now, and has received a fair share of admiration. A reception for the show is planned for July 22. Watch this space for more details. In addition to the physical exhibition, an online version is now available. For more information about this exhibition, future exhibitions or to see miniature books, contact the archives.

On your next trip to the Lower-Level

Submitted on June 18, 2009 - 8:00AM

Next time you swing by the Lower Level of Hagerty Library, be sure to check out the Drexel University's Special Collection exhibition: 'Many Littles Make a Much' -- a collection of miniature books. The exhibition cases have recently been moved to make room for the periodicals, now also located in the Lower Level. The exhibition is now along the north wall. Be sure to pass by often to see new exhibitions as they happen! For more information about the Special Collection, contact the University Archives.

New Exhibition: Many Littles Make a Much

Submitted on May 22, 2009 - 8:00AM

The first in a continuing series of exhibitions to highlight Drexel University's Special Collection is now up!

Exhibitions to Showcase Special Collections

Submitted on May 21, 2009 - 8:00AM

In an effort to let the Drexel community and the public at large learn more about the treasures in the Drexel University Special Collections, we're gearing up for a number of exhibitions.

New exhibition: Frank H.M. Williams, Half a Century of Mathematics Education

Submitted on May 8, 2009 - 8:00AM

A new exhibition, Frank H.M. Williams, Half a Century of Mathematics Education, is now on view on the Lower Level of Hagerty Library.

New Online Exhibition: Men's Basketball at Drexel

Submitted on April 14, 2009 - 8:00AM

March Madness may be over, but it is always basketball season at the Drexel University Archives. Check out out new online exhibition, Men's Basketball at Drexel.

New Online Exhibition: History of Drexel and Powelton Village

Submitted on April 8, 2009 - 4:56PM

If you are interested in Philadelphia's history, particularly the recent history of our neighborhood here at Drexel, you will enjoy the Archives' new online exhibition, The History of Drexel and Powelton Village.

New Drexel History Exhibit and Contest

Submitted on July 8, 2008 - 8:00AM

The Drexel University Archives presents a new exhibit on the lower level of Hagerty Library. Focusing on development at Drexel, this exhibit features photographs of the demolition and construction that created the campus we all know today.