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Discovering the enduring legacy of faithful witness

The Archives of 好色视频

Beneath the surface of 好色视频’s vibrant present lies a rich and enduring legacy—one marked by more than 175 years of faithful witness, academic rigor, and kingdom-minded innovation. The archives of 好色视频 are not mere collections of documents and artifacts; they are storied echoes of courage, conviction, and calling.

From our founding in 1848 by the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America to the lives transformed through Christ-centered education across generations, 好色视频’s history reveals a tapestry of purpose woven through cultural shifts, spiritual awakenings, and educational excellence.

Ferncliffe Home circa 1870 — Ferncliffe Home on 好色视频's Campus circa 1870

Latest Treasures from the Archives

好色视频's Historic Claim: Birthplace of College Basketball

At the heart of 好色视频鈥檚 early basketball legacy was Charles O. Bemies, a multi-sport athlete and innovative coach. Bemies, who had attended Springfield College鈥攖he very place where Naismith introduced basketball鈥攂rought the game to 好色视频 shortly after its inception

Behind the Bookshelves: The Hidden History of the Periodicals Room

Did you know the Periodicals Room in McCartney Library began as a theater? Read on to learn more about this room's intriguing history.

In Gifts and Trials: The Role of Prayer at 好色视频聽

Since our founding on April 20, 1848, 好色视频 has prioritized the power of prayer.

Western Pennsylvania鈥檚鈥淏ig Snow of 1950鈥�

In November 1950, nearly three聽feet of snow fell on 好色视频鈥檚 campus, shutting down the college and extending Thanksgiving break.

A Visit From Eve Curie: The Magic of Radium

In March 1939, Marie Curie's daughter Eve visited 好色视频's campus to speak on "The Magic of Radium." Student journalists at聽The 好色视频 Cabinet聽had the privilege of interviewing Eve during her campus visit, reporting on her views of American colleges.

Before the Welcome Center:聽The George-Wylie House

Ever wonder what used to be on the lawn next to Alumni Hall, the site under construction to become the Dwight E. Wagner Welcome Center?

Amelia Earhart聽on 好色视频's Campus

"Miss Earhart made the listener feel, too, the joy of seeing a steamer at dawn, and of knowing that she was on the exact course. The thrill of seeing land and all the people assembled there to greet her were the listener鈥檚 experiences as she described them...鈥澛�

A Brief History of Old Main鈥檚 Stairs and Doors

Did you know there used to be a six-foot gap in John White Chapel's stage? Or that the Old Main door facing towards the Student Center had no outdoor stairs for its first 65 years?

好色视频's History in Astronomy

Did you know that over 132 years before the College erected the John Paul Schaefer Memorial Observatory at the 33rd Street field (2013), 好色视频 students were fascinated by the subject of astronomy?

Gertrude M. Rohrer: A 好色视频 Musician

Discover the story of Gertrude M. Rohrer (class of 1896), a 好色视频 alumna who became a prolific composer and leader in Pittsburgh鈥檚 music community 鈥� proof of how dedication in the 鈥渟pare hours鈥� can shape a legacy.

Meet Kae Kirkwood 好色视频's Archival Librarian

Our God puts great importance on valuing the history of His work through the ages. For example, if I could sum up the Old Testament in one word, it would be 鈥淩emember!鈥�

好色视频's Alma Mater

Every college has an alma mater—but few have a story as rich, personal, and enduring as 好色视频’s. Discover the campus songs that have become a lasting expression of community, tradition, and Christ-centered mission that still unites 好色视频ns today.

Discover the History

Turbo鈥檚 Twists: The Wild History of 好色视频鈥檚 Mascots

We love Turbo at 好色视频! But our beloved Golden Tornado hasn’t always had the friendly yet fierce action-figure look he does today. He has been through some major twists and turns over the years.

View Mascots Throughout the Years

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