Tag: Wilson Library Archives

From the time she was a little girl, Keren Darancette loved the library, history, research and helping tell other people stories. 

Benjamin Jenkins,  assistant professor of history and archivist, shared an excerpt from his book, “Octopus’s Garden: How Railroads and Citrus Transformed Southern California,” Tuesday in the Quay Davis Board Room. 

A recent donation of artifacts to the Wilson Library Archives means University of La Verne students will have a greater pool of knowledge for in and outside of the classroom.

“I’d always been interested in trying to preserve things, but I never had the opportunity because I didn’t have enough time, money, equipment or space,” said E. Louise Larick, with a bright twinkle in her knowing eyes.

During the past 75 years, many stories have graced the front page of the Campus Times, from policy changes to athletic victories, campus controversies to Greek follies. On a small campus such as La Verne, anything out of the ordinary causes quite a stir.