Veterans Day
As many people across the United States pay special recognition to our country’s veterans, we thought it appropriate to look at the history of this annual holiday, both nationally and...
The Ship’s Log
Pee Dee’s 40th Birthday
Happy American Archives Month...again! As mentioned in the previous blog post, we are celebrating ECU's archives throughout October by exploring some of the stories preserved in our collections. As we...
East Carolina Teachers Training School Welcomes its First Student
Happy American Archives Month! Throughout October, we are celebrating the importance of archives by sharing some of the stories preserved in our collections. The University Archives at ECU help to...
Episode 1: A Siver Family History
Who likes a good daytime soap opera? Well, in honor of National Grandparents Day, which is celebrated the first Sunday after Labor Day, I thought I’d share with you an...
Staff Pick: Doughnut Heaven in North Carolina
Wilmington native, Daniel Ray Norris is the author and publisher of a book relevant to Carolina Beach's popular foodways culture. Britt's Donuts - Forever Sweet debuted in 2014 and recalls...
Celebrations set for 75 years of Air Force ROTC
East Carolina University is celebrating 75 years of Air Force ROTC’s presence on campus, highlighted by an anniversary ball on Sept. 22. There also will be an exhibition displayed on...
No Quarter: The History of East Carolina Football and Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
Explore the rich history of Pirate football and passion of Pirate Nation with “No Quarter: The History of East Carolina Football and Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.” The exhibit featured in the ECU...
Lights, Camera, Library!
Libraries often serve as film locations and, unsurprisingly, in scenes usually needing a room filled with books. Think Harry Potter, Ghostbusters, and Desk Set, among others. However - plot twist!...
University History and Records Announcement
In January 2023 East Carolina University’s Records Management merged with University Archives to take better advantage of synergies between the two areas, resulting in a new department, University History and...
Mathias Embry Correspondence
June 20th marks the 160th anniversary of Private John Posey’s enlistment as a Black solider in the 55th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment, Company D fighting in the Civil War. Posey was...