Author Archives: Beth Swift

It is not uncommon for me to receive a call or an e-mail from an alum with an offer of a donation to the Archives. In this posting I would like to tell you a little bit about two items … Continue reading →

The road that runs between the football field and mud hollow has had a few different names. It was originally known as the Perrysville Turnpike and was a toll road. On a great map that we have here in the … Continue reading →

1951 was a year of big changes on campus. As the excerpt from the Wabash Alumni Bulletin of 12/1951 reports, alums on campus for Homecoming were surprised at the changes.  Don Cole and his clear-eyed cartooning caught the spirit of … Continue reading →

  Over the holidays our family went to see the new Spielberg movie about Abraham Lincoln. We really enjoyed it.  I was especially interested in the sets and costumes and very interested too in the portrayal of Mary’s companion and … Continue reading →

This week has been a busy one for all our seniors as they complete their comprehensive examinations. In a salute to their hard work, I offer this photo. This 1989 creation might be one of the best bench paintings ever, … Continue reading →

November has finally arrived in Crawfordsville. The Monon Bell game had unusually balmy weather but on Monday we returned to the grey days that I associate with Thanksgiving. At this time of the year the wind is sharp, the clouds … Continue reading →

Here is a headline for all  Little Giants fans… This headline is from the Bachelor for the first ever MONON BELL GAME in 1932. While today we refer to the series as the “Bell Game,” that is not quite accurate. … Continue reading →