Abstract Dr. William Darlington (1782-1863) was a physician, botanist, politician, businessman, and philanthropist from West Chester, PA. Darlington earned a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He practiced medicine, wrote books on botany, served as President of the Bank of Chester County, and ran successfully for three terms as a U. S. Congressman. The collection includes Darlington’s correspondence with many prominent political and botanical figures of his time; speeches and essays...

Overview The J. Richard Evans Collections features memorabilia and artifacts from Joseph Richard Evans, a Music student at West Chester State Teachers College between 1938-1942. He enlisted in the Army to fight in World War II shortly after graduating. Materials range in date from 1938 to 1946.

Overview The Frank William and Dorothy Given Miller collection consists of college memorabilia, photographs, and newspapers. Frank and Dorothy both attended West Chester State Normal School, graduating in 1920 and 1919 respectively. Materials in this collection range in date from 1913 to 1980, with the bulk of items being from 1913 to 1927.

Overview The Alice M. Strunk collection includes class notebooks, memorabilia, and photographs from her time at West Chester State Normal School. Alice Strunk graduated from West Chester State Normal School in 1921. The materials range in date from 1919 to 1923.

Overview The West Chester University (WCU) Department of Theatre and Dance collection consists of promotional materials, documentation about stage costumes and props, and photographs related to theatre and dance programs at the university. Materials date from 1927 to 2024, with the bulk of items ranging in date from 1950 to 1980.

Overview The West Chester University Valkyrie Club Collection includes memorabilia and photographs from the Valkyrie Club, a service learning club comprised of Health and Physical Education students. Materials range in date from 1928 to 2012, with the majority being from 1928-1973.