Archival Research of Lander in the 1950s

In the 1950s Lander University held a local drive of different donations for Hungarians and their families. There were students sorting and packing clothes for Hungarians. It was the Lander College Christian Association that collected 775 pieces of clothing. Lander University also held Freshman and Junior weddings in the 1950’s as well. The brides were freshmen, and the grooms were juniors. It was an open ceremony/event to the public and only 20 students were members of the ceremony in which they remained together after the ceremony. This poster will present the different finding and also will include pictures of the different events held. 

Shay Grant is from Charleston SC and graduated from Berkeley High school in Moncks Corner SC. She is a new freshman here at Lander University with a major is Biology, and she chose Lander University because of the different programs that were offered. After graduating college and medical school her plan is to become an obgyn.

Archival Research: Polio In Greenwood

This research poster will explore an archival photograph taken in Greenwood South Carolina in the 1960s. The photograph involves the event “Stop Polio Sunday” that occurred in Greenwood from 1963 to 1964. This campaign was an effort to vaccinate members of the Greenwood County population and surrounding communities against the rapidly spreading polio virus. The vaccine was available for individuals from the age of 3 months and above. The event was made possible through a joined effort of pharmacies, nurses, and non-profit organizations.

Mariska graduated from Ashley Ridge High School in Summerville, South Carolina. She is a freshman nursing major. She works on ITS on campus and is a member of Phi Mu sorority.

Archival Research: Lander’s Fight Against Polio

The poster will focus on how sixty-five years ago, Lander worked together with other schools, businesses, and local homes to help stop the spread of polio. Many of Lander’s students and professors helped in this effort. The archival photo shows students like Joe Langley, Claude Wells, and Carroll Burgess were shown in a photo setting up vaccines with the help of Professor Harry Raymond in the Science Building to support the effort. This project explores archival research on Lander University aid during the Polio crisis from late 1950’s to early 1960’s from the collective photos, yearbooks, and newspapers that documented these actions. 

Caleb Johnson a current freshman of Lander University and is a studying a degree in Digital Media Production. Caleb Johnson has played sports, self taught himself how to edit videos in a week, and spends his time helping young kids with any issue they have. His current goal is to combine his love of media and community, to build something that can bring the world closer together.

Lander's Booming Campus Life

The photo I was assigned revealed to me of Landers consistency of having yearbooks every year. For the majority of the 1900s, Lander produced a yearbook every year which had many different sections showing all of campus life. I learned from my professor that Lander took posed photos specifically for the yearbook and sometimes the newspaper. Although Lander hasn’t always been big in size, its continuous booming campus life speaks for itself.

Dasiah Martin graduated from Byrnes High School with her cosmetology license from a vocational school as well as going to high school. She is a freshman nursing student who is determined and will do whatever it takes to achieve her dreams. 

Lander College Archival Photograph 

For my English 102 class, I was assigned a photo archival research project using images from the Lander A. Jackson Library. The photograph I was given features a young woman and a child, both dressed in formal white dresses and gloves, with sparkly crowns on their heads. Using Lander College's yearbook from 1957 I was able to gather that this picture was from the Thanksgiving “Miss Lander,” and “Little Miss Lander Pageant.” The woman, Carol Smith, won “Miss Lander,” while the small child, Sandy Buchannan, won “Little Miss Lander.” The Miss Lander pageants were held several times a year and became an event many students looked forward to, shaping it to become an immensely popular event. Lander College took pride in its clubs, programs, and activities, making Lander a fun and close-knit community. 

I am Sydney Molaski, a freshman at Lander University, and originally from Carmel, Indiana. I am currently pursuing my passion for healthcare with plans to attend graduate school to become either a Physician Assistant or a Nurse Anesthetist. Outside of academics, I am an active member of the Lander Women's Rugby team and I enjoy spending quality time with my friends and family. 

Archival  Research 

The paper is an archival research project analyzing a photograph about the performing of a historic Maypole dance. It investigates the origins and significance of the event, discovering that the photo was taken during Lander University’s 125th-anniversary celebration in 1997, marking the revival of a long-lost May Day tradition. The research traces the tradition back to the 1920s and discusses its cultural significance, including its European origins and historical bans due to religious opposition. The author also explores Lander University’s history, noting its transition from an all-female college to a coeducational university. The research process emphasized the importance of persistence in uncovering deeper historical insights.

Ja’Niya Woods-Smith graduated from Midland Valley High School in Graniteville and is a freshman majoring in nursing. Her achievement consist of graduating in the top 13 percent of her class, graduating high school with her CNA and enlisting in the National Guard. 

Archival Research – Lander Archival Photo Assignment

Lander Archival Research Summary
I researched the 1934 Lander College Athletic Council photograph from the Lander historical archives. The research provided me with valuable details about the history of Lander University and the central role of athletics in campus life at the time. I studied Lander's past as an all-female institution until 1943. The significance of athletic events was so great that even scrimmage matches between freshmen and sophomores made it to the paper. Field days, featuring diverse activities such as hurdles, broad jumps, and races, were key events organized by Miss Louise Hodges, highlighting female leadership in sports during that era. Additionally, the research experience emphasized the convenience and depth achievable through digital archives and the skills required to make use of these resources effectively.

Tal Torgeman graduated from Mor-Metro West High School in Israel and is a sophomore majoring in business administration and a part of the men's soccer team. His achievements include being a 2-time NJCAA national champion with 2 different schools and a 2-time president list with a 4.0 GPA in 2 different schools.

Archival Research

In the photo given, the two young ladies and one gentleman were sorting through winter clothing for a charity clothing drive from December 5, 1956. The students were sorting through the clothes for the Hungarian Relief program going on at the time. The Red Cross and Operation Safe Haven also collected other essentials for the refugees leaving because of communism in Hungary. Lander has always been involved in some type of community service whether it’s fundraising, volunteering, or partnerships with local organizations. 

Taylor Williams graduated from Mid-Carolina High School in Prosperity and is now a business major with an emphasis in healthcare management. Her achievements include being a member on the Lander Cheerleading team and being on the Dean’s list for the first semester.