The Case Western Reserve University Archives collects, preserves, and makes available for use the permanently valuable records of Case Western Reserve University and its predecessor institutions. This Legacy Week, Archivists have selected materials from the collection for display that showcase past Mather College events and Camp Case.
Camp Case was a topographical surveying camp for Case Institute of Technology students. For at least two weeks each summer, CIT students practiced surveying land in a summer camp-like atmosphere as part of their coursework. The camp used several locations in its early days, but by 1912, it was established near Waynesburg, Ohio. It was moved to Mohican State Park in 1937 through an agreement with the Ohio Department of Forestry. The camp was permanently closed in 1957.
Yearly events at Mather College ranged from formal dances, to athletic competitions, to celebrations that included original skits and songs composed by the students. Costumes were a common theme across events, as part of a performance or just for fun.
Celebrating 200 Years of CWRU
Celebrate the University’s Bicentennial (1826-2026) through captivating stories and images from the university’s history. Created by CWRU archivists, this blog will feature selected topics, like Student Organizations at Western Reserve College, Establishment of the Medical School, and Tempus: Student Tradition to Student Protest. It will be updated periodically throughout CWRU's official Bicentennial celebration.