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About the University

Those of us who work with archival materials every day know what a rich source of information they are. We also know how difficult and time-consuming extracting that information can be. The About the University section of the University Archives web site is intended to make it a little bit easier to find and use that information.

Athletics | Buildings | Events | Organization | People | Symbols | University Life
Athletics
Coaches
 Varsity head coaches, 1880-2000: schools, sports, seasons, career records, portraits
Compendium
 Sources for athletics information
Conferences
 Athletic conference memberships, 1902-2002
Mergers
 Dates that Case and WRU varsity teams merged to become CWRU varsity teams, 1969-1972
Season Records
 Varsity sports, 1880-2000: game dates and locations, opponents, scores, head coaches
Teams
 Names, mascots, colors, 1918-2004: images, dates in use, selection process
Buildings
1882-1949
 Usage dates and milestones of buildings and grounds used by Case and WRU, 1882-1949, and links to details (people, descriptions, events, names, finances, uses, images)
A-Z
 Formal and popular names of buildings and grounds used by Case and WRU, 1882-1949, and links to details (people, descriptions, events, names, finances, uses, images)
Building Images Images of buildings and spaces associated with CIT, CWRU, and WRU free for download from Digital Case
The Changing Campus
Decade-by-decade description of campus growth, including maps and aerial images, 1886-2003
Compendium
Sources for buildings information
Recollections The University has discontinued blog.case.edu effective 8/12/2019. You can access the archived version of the University Archives blog via Archive-It. When the migration of the blog to a new platform is complete the link will be updated.
The University's Corner
 Changing uses of the southwest corner of Euclid Avenue and Adelbert Road, 1882-2004
Events
180 Events From 180 Years Sample of University people, traditions, programs, and milestones, 1826-2006
Campaigning at Case
 Campus campaign activities during U.S. Presidential Elections, 1892-2004
Commencement Commencement collection in Digital Case featuring audio recordings, images, invitations, programs, and speeches
Events and Activities Images Images of events and activities at CIT, CWRU, and WRU free for download from Digital Case
Federation The formation of Case Western Reserve University from Case Institute of Technology and Western Reserve University
Hudson Relay
 Celebrating the centennial of the Hudson Relay (1910-2010)
Recollections The University has discontinued blog.case.edu effective 8/12/2019. You can access the archived version of the University Archives blog via Archive-It. When the migration of the blog to a new platform is complete the link will be updated.
Archives Month October is Archives Month. Each year has a theme to raise awareness of archival institutions, and to highlight the contributions these institutions make to society.
400 Events in CWRU History Review 400 events in CWRU history in 140 characters or less at #cwruhistory.
Organization
Corporations
 Legal entities governing the University, 1826-2004: names, dates, mergers and acquisitions
Schools
 Schools and colleges, 1826-2004: names, dates, mergers and separations
People
Coaches
 Varsity head coaches, 1880-2000: schools, sports, seasons, career records, portraits
Our Presidents Presidents of WRU, Case, and CWRU, 1830-2007: bios, pictures, milestones
People Images Images of people associated with CIT, CWRU, and WRU free for download from Digital Case
CWRU's Pioneering Women
First women students, faculty, deans, graduates, honorees, trustees, and organizations that supported women's education
Recollections The University has discontinued blog.case.edu effective 8/12/2019. You can access the archived version of the University Archives blog via Archive-It. When the migration of the blog to a new platform is complete the link will be updated.
Symbols
Seals, Coats of Arms, Heraldic Banners
 Images, symbolism, usage, 1826-2004
Mascots
Images, dates in use, selection process, 1921-2004
Images of Things Images of objects and things associated with CIT, CWRU, and WRU free for download from Digital Case
University Life
Dormitory Life
Digital scrapbook of student dormitory life, 1880s-1990s
Recollections The University has discontinued blog.case.edu effective 8/12/2019. You can access the archived version of the University Archives blog via Archive-It. When the migration of the blog to a new platform is complete the link will be updated.
The University Downtown
 Images and information about the University's previous downtown presence, 1843-1954
Yearbooks PDF versions of student yearbooks are available for download from Digital Case

Athletics | Buildings | Events | Organization | People | Symbols | University Life