Bloomsburg University - Obiter Yearbook (Bloomsburg, PA)

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CAMPUS The State Teachers College property comprises about fifty- five acres, of which over forty acres form the campus proper. The campus lies on a hillside from which one looks down over Bloomsburg homes towards the bright ribbon of the Susquehanna and beyond to the softly tinted distant hills. The campus con- tarns an athletic field, tennis courts, and a general recreation field. An oak grove with a pergola and a lagoon forms an ideal place for out-of-doors pageants and dramatics. 11

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HOMECOMING 10

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HISTORY OF THE STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE AT BLOOMSBURG PRINCIPALS AND PRESIDENTS Henry Graver 1869-1871 Charles G. Barkley December 20, 1871-March 27, 1872 John Hewitt March 27, 1872-June, 1873 T. L. Griswold 1873-1877 D. J. Waller, Jr 1877-1890 Judson P. Welsh 1890-1906 D. J. Waller, Jr. 1906-1920 Charles H. Fisher 1920-1923 G. G. L. Reimer 1923-1927 Francis B. Haas 1927-1939 Harvey A. Andruss 1939- Academy, Literary Institute, Literary Institute and State Normal School, State Teachers Gollei;e — such has been the metamorphosis of the present State Teachers College at Bloonisburg. Away back in 18 39, a private academy was opened at Bloomsburg. C. P. Waller, a graduate of Williams College, successfully conducted the school for two years. Later public school teachers taught in the academy during their summer vacations. Among the outstanding teachers during this period were Joe Bradley and D. A. Beckley. In 18 56, D. J. Waller drew up a charter, which was subscribed to by worthy citizens of Bloomsburg and which provided that the school be known as the Bloomsburg Literary Institute for the promotion of education in the ordinary and higher branches of English literature and science and in the ancient and modern languages. In 1866, Henry Graver, of Binghamton, N. Y., taught the school. His unusual influence and personality had much to do with molding its early policies. He insisted that a new building was essential for the future development of the Bloomsburg Literary Institute. Under his inspiration, the charter of 18 56 was received. Mr. Carver assured the trustees that $1 5,000 would build a suitable building. The energy and enthusiasm of the man was such that when some doubted that the type of building which he planned could be built for that amount, he assumed, in addition to his duties as teacher, the othces of architect and contractor. On April 4, 1867, that building, the present Carver Hall was dedicated with gala observance by the townspeople. Members of the first class at the new school by popular subscription raised $1,200 in a single week for the fine bell which formerly called the 12