About the Project
In this project, students used primary sources to explore the history of the Vanderbilt University’s fifth decade from 1915 to 1925. During this decade Vanderbilt and the United States reacted to the Great War, now known as World War I, and its aftermath. In the aftermath of the war, Vanderbilt expanded and entered the “Roaring Twenties” in typical Vandy fashion. Fellows examined historically significant university manuscripts and documents in the Special Collections and University Archives and placed them in context with the University’s and the nation’s history. This project allowed fellows to blend curatorial practice and the history of the University into an exhibition, displayed in Central Library 2nd floor.
Mentors
Faith McConnon; Kathy Smith; Jacqueline Devereaux
Fellows
Spandana Pavuluri; Evelyn Ong; Alysa Suleiman
Project
Coming soon!