In recognition of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting four notable women who visited East Carolina during the 20th century. Helen Keller, Amelia Earhart, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Coretta Scott King all...
This post was inspired by the founding of East Carolina Teachers Training School (ECTTS) in 1909, and features materials from the Robert Lee Humber, Jr. Papers. In preparation for his...
To celebrate Archives Month and the Society of North Carolina Archivists’ theme “What Puts You on the Map,” University History and Records is highlighting our footage of Joyner Library. Joyner...
Hurricane Floyd, which struck North Carolina in September 1999, is remembered as one of the most devastating storms in the state’s history. Making landfall near Cape Fear as a Category...
“A Pirate’s Life for Me” is a new exhibit located on the first floor in the main campus Joyner library. It was curated by Kristen Daniel and Shatiece Starks, and...
On September 29, 2023, Dr. Earl Trevathan, Jr. celebrated the milestone birthday of 100 years. In recognition of his milestone birthday, we are taking a look back at his exceptional...
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...
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...
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...
Barefoot on the Mall is an annual festival held on The Mall at East Carolina University shortly before the beginning of exams. The idea came from an undergraduate member of...