West Chester State Normal School
Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source
Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:
Moore Literary Society Records
Collection — Box 1-4
Identifier: 017
Abstract
The Moore Literary Society Records is a collection of materials relating to the society's events, business (such as bylaws and constitutions) and publications. The Moore Literary Society was one of two literary societies at West Chester during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The societies served as the main social outlet for West Chester State Normal School students and also provided a place for healthy debate and publication. The Moore Literary Society published its own periodical,...
George Morris Philips Papers
Collection — Box 1-34
Identifier: 024
Abstract
George Morris Philips (1851-1920) served as Principal of West Chester State Normal School (WCSNS) from 1881-1920. After a brief career as a teacher of mathematics, Philips’s tenure as Principal of WCSNS was distinguished by a major expansion of the campus and student body. Philips brought many prominent speakers to campus and compiled an extensive library of autographed books from leading authors of the day. The Philips Memorial Building, dedicated in his honor, is home today to the office of...
Presidents' Papers
Collection
Identifier: 034
Found in:
West Chester University Archives
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Presidents' Papers
S. Elizabeth Tyson Papers
Collection — Other 1 FI[7]
Identifier: 011
Abstract
S. Elizabeth Tyson (1896-1991) was an assistant English professor at West Chester State Normal School, the West Chester State Teachers College (name changed in 1927), and West Chester State College (name again changed in 1960) from 1922-1962 and developed one of the first speech clinics in the United States. This collection includes materials that relate to Tyson's interest in theatre, including costume and makeup ideas, examples of sets, notes, guidelines, and other miscellaneous items.
West Chester University Strategic Plan Collection
Collection
Identifier: 016
Abstract
West Chester University's Strategic Plan collection includes planning documents, outlines and implementation plans designed to complete appointed strategic plan goals for WCU. This collection contains plans, summaries, evaluations, and other reports related to the Strategic Plan documents from 1985 to present.
Arrangement Chronological.
Arrangement Chronological.