DePauw University Archives

Recent research conducted in the Archives by a student has revealed what might be happening in this photo. A rally was held soon after the United States entered into WWI. Hundreds of DePauw students and townspeople came to downtown Greencastle to listen to Dr. Gobin, a professor of theology and former president of DePauw, speak about America's new involvement in the war.

Since 2000, DePauw Baseball broke the school's all-time win record three times and earned trips to every conference tournament. They are raked as high as 11th in the nation and have finished ranked in the top eight of the NCAA Regional poll five times

Sigma Nu was founded in 1869 by three cadets at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia. In 1890, the Beta Beta chapter of Sigma Nu was established at DePauw University. The fraternity has 279 chapters and colonies throughout the United States and Canada and has initiated over 227,000 members. 

The Scarritt Fountain on the East College campus was a gift of Winthrop E. Scarritt of the class of 1882 in honor of his brother Alfred, who died while a student on campus. It has rarely been used as a fountain, but the owl on top, representing wisdom, has often been the butt of college pranks.

Delta Upsilon has initiated over 125,000 men into its brotherhood since its founding.

Delta Gamma has over 200,000 members worldwide. 147 collegiate chapters in the United States and Canada and 131 alumnae chapters. The Delta Gamma Foundation gives more than 150,000 volunteer service hours and raises thousands of dollars annually for the enrichment of the lives of its members through scholarships and grants, schools and assistance for the visually impaired, and support for U.S. veterans.

Annie Corley graduated from DePauw in 1982, majoring in theater and communications. Her most notable role to date has been playing Meryl Streep's daughter in "The Bridges of Madison County." She has also appeared in "Malcolm X," "Seabiscuit," "The Lucky Ones," and "Law abiding Citizen." Corley has appeared in a wide variety of films and television shows since 1990.

McKim has been used for teaching astronomy for over 100 years and was put on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It is one of only 15 American observatories equipped with meridian transits.

Easily the most memorable "Marvin's Delivers" moment occurred in 1985 when four students held up signs that read, "Marvin's delivers to Moscow" in Red Square and ended up in jail for a couple hours. This was in the midst of the Cold War and the Soviets believed that Marvin's was a weapon and that the students were going to 'deliver a missile.'

On April 28, 1949, WGRE began broadcasting as the first radio station in Putnam County. Originally located in Harrison Hall, WGRE was founded after Herold Ross, of the speech department, applied to the Federal Communications Commission for a license permitting the University to operate a 10-watt FM station.  Since then, the station has grown and currently is managed and run by nearly 150 DePauw students, operates 24 hours a day at 800 watts, and is accessible from the web.

On April 28, 1949, WGRE began broadcasting as the first radio station in Putnam County. Originally located in Harrison Hall, WGRE was founded after Herold Ross, of the speech department, applied to the Federal Communications Commission for a license permitting the University to operate a 10-watt FM station.  Since then, the station has grown and currently is managed and run by nearly 150 DePauw students, operates 24 hours a day at 800 watts, and is accessible from the web.

Indiana's most famous author is Kurt Vonnegut, but check out the other famous authors from the States!

We wish the USA World Cup team the best in their upcoming match against Portugal this Sunday!! 

Do you know the story of Lucy Rowland?  Edward Rector was a lawyer in Cincinnati, Ohio and Lucy Rowland's mother was the landlady of the boarding house where Edward lived. Edward Rector fell in love with this sweet, shy miss and asked her to marry him but she refused.  Edward then moved to Chicago as a patent lawyer but continued to think of Lucy Rowland. He sent her a yellow rose, which was the favorite flower of both, once a week. After a year, Lucy accepted his proposal and they were married.  The Rector's became generous donors of DePauw and donated millions to invest in the future of America by helping in the education of young people.

This letter was one of the early messages sent between Will and Maude Wylie during their long life together. Transcription:  St. Augustine, Fla., Jan 1898 My Dear Will,  I have a few moments to spend with you. We came in here about two hours ago. Visited the old fort event over part of the city. I never did wish so much that you were with me. If only you could enjoy this with me. ‘Tis the best part of my journey. The splendor here is almost dazzling. The Ponce de Leon Hotel is just across the street from us. We are only spending the day here. Leave for home tonight. Your letter reached me at Waldo yesterday and was so good. I read in on the train as soon as I could see this morn. (We left Waldo at 4 a.m.) Your next mail may be sent to Paoli. I shall write you a long letter Sunday.  Your Loving Maude.

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Dad's Day Lunch, 1947