TCNJ History

Title: Scrapbooks Collection, 1855-1922

Extent: 12.0 boxes

Abstract:  The collection contains mainly scrapbooks and diaries from alumni as well as the college.

Language: English

Note: This collection is currently being reassessed and patrons may find numbering inconsistencies in the container list. 

Bush, Lucile, Class of 1941; Scrapbook 1937-1941

This scrapbook contains programs, mementos, dance cards, sorority souvenirs, and more.

Cooper, Edith Swan, Model School Class of 1910 and Normal School Class of 1914; Scrapbook “My Commencement,” 1910

This scrapbook is one of two examples of scrapbooks from the Model School, the teaching laboratory school associated with the Normal School on North Clinton Avenue. (See also Mary Lawrence.) The Model School closed in 1917. A feature article about this scrapbook appeared in the Autumn/Winter 2005 issue of TCNJ Magazine.

Lawrence, Mary, Model School Class of 1911 and Normal School Class of 1913; Scrapbook, 1911

This scrapbook from the Model School contains many photos of the campus, teachers, and classmates. 

Reed, Bernard A., Class of 1940; Scrapbook 1940

Dr. Reed became Director of Admissions in 1958 and retired in 1979.  

Roberson, Horace, Class of 1881; Autograph Book, 1880

This book contains autographs and sometimes of poetry or advice from Roberson's friends and classmates.

Roberson, Samuel Arndt, Class of 1885; Herbarium, 1885, Autograph Book, 1885, and Elocution Notes, undated

Samuel was the brother of Horace Roberson. The donor, a grandson of Samuel's, describes the unbound Herbarium as “Lecture Notes.” However, the plant samples are only labeled in English and Latin with place and date of collection. There are no additional narrative notes. The autograph book is similar to Horace’s. The elocution notebook contains charts and examples of the pronunciation of vowels and consonants, as well as other elements of elocution.

Shivers, Anna, Class of 1920; Scrapbook, 1918-20 

This scrapbook contains many labeled photographs of the campus and students as well as college songs, greeting cards, invitations, programs, and some commentary on college life. It ends with a telegram announcing a job offer and a teacher’s contract.

Unidentified Scrapbooks

c. 1905-1933. Mainly programs from concerts, plays, debates, and commencements.

c. 1931-1938. Many labeled 8”x10” photos of campus and buildings; also photos of a Lanning School pageant.

c. 1935-1942. Fragmentary scrapbook of campus photos and news clippings.