History of UAM

Dublin Core

Title

History of UAM

Subject

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Description

This digital collection features items documenting UAM's over 100 year history.

Creator

UAM Library

Source

Special Collections

Collection Items

UAM Taylor Library

Dedicated in December 1999, UAM Taylor Library serves students' informational needs.

The 1872 Victory Bell was originally used in the Drew County Courthouse clock tower. When the courthouse was torn down in 1932, the bell was moved out to campus. In 1952, students moved the bell out to Weevil Pond. In the 2000s, the bell became…

Beard Contest

Students compete in a beard growing contest as a part of forestry conclave on campus.

Fish at Weevil Pond

Pictured in 2004, these fish were caught by a student in Weevil Pond.

Fishing at Weevil Pond

This 1950s era picture shows a student's catches from Weevil Pond.

Administration Building Overlooking Pond

This 1980s era image shows the Administration Building overlooking Weevil Pond.

Housing Overlooking Weevil Pond

This 1960s era picture shows the former POW camp officers home which have been converted into married student housing.

Students in Canoe on Pond

This 1960s era picture shows students in a canoe on Weevil Pond in front of Steelman Fieldhouse.

Weevil Pond

This is a 1911 image of Weevil Pond.

Music Building

This 2016 image features the Music Building built in the 1930s.

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