University Archives Archives

Oct 22, 2025
  • Daniel Ferkin

Archives Month Highlight: North Carolina’s Haunted Folklore

University History and Records is celebrating Archives Month and the Society of North Carolina Archivists’ theme “North Carolina’s 250th,” which celebrates the different peoples of North Carolina and their history.  ...

Aug 18, 2025
  • Alston Cobourn
  • Daniel Ferkin

New Exhibit: “Celebrating 100 Years of The East Carolinian”

We are excited to announce the opening of a new exhibit about the 100-year history of our student-run campus newspaper, currently named The East Carolinian. This exhibit was curated collaboratively...

Jun 04, 2025
  • Kristen Daniel

“Go Forth”: Remembering Former ECU Chancellor Richard Eakin

On June 2nd, 2025, former East Carolina University chancellor Richard Ronald Eakin passed away at the age of 86. Eakin served as chancellor from 1987 to 2001, and his work largely...

Jan 22, 2025
  • Alston Cobourn
  • Daniel Ferkin

University Archives Showcase Exhibit

With the start of a new semester, Special Collections has installed a brand-new exhibit throughout Joyner Library! This exhibit highlights the departments that curate/work with Special Collections materials, and showcases...

Oct 29, 2024
  • Alston Coburn

New Exhibit and Upcoming Talk- Neyuherú·kęʼ Wampum Belt from the Tuscarora Nation of New York

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, University Archives is curating an exhibit featuring the Neyuherú·kęʼ Wampum Belt from the Tuscarora Nation of New York and hosting a related educational...

Oct 28, 2024
  • Autumn Gollick

From Folklore to Fame: Bigfoot’s Place in Pop Culture and North Carolina

Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti, Skunk Ape, or whatever you refer to as the “cryptid” is a widely known and beloved creature that has become an immediately recognizable figure in pop culture....

Oct 25, 2024
  • Daniel Ferkin

Archives Month Highlight: Exploring Historic Library Footage

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...

Sep 25, 2024
  • Patrick Cash

The Flood of the Century: 25th Anniversary of Hurricane Floyd Impacting Eastern North Carolina

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...

May 14, 2024
  • Shatiece Starks

New Exhibit Explores the History of Freshman Orientation at ECU

“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...

Feb 09, 2024
  • Alston Cobourn
  • Justin Borer

Otto Henry: A Pioneer in 20th Century Experimental Music

The Special Collections Division is happy to bring you a new exhibit featuring the work of retired music professor Dr. Otto Henry.  It showcases the variety of materials available for...