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The University Archives serves as the collective memory of the University of Maryland, from the granting of the charter for the Maryland Agricultural College on March 6, 1856, to the present day.

Established by the Board of Regents in 1972, the Archives is the official repository for all of the university’s permanent records and actively gathers administrative files, university publications, photographs, audiovisual materials, and memorabilia that document all aspects of campus life.

Visit the University Archives website at www.lib.umd.edu/univarchives

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Class of 1920

Posted on May 20, 2013 by umdarchives

Testudo does not look kindly on those who would claim that they are larger or more majestic.

Happy Diamondback Terrapin Day!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by umdarchives

Happy Diamondback Terrapin Day! In 2010, Maryland Governor O’Malley designated May 13th as a day to recognize the important role that diamondback terrapins have in our environment and as an iconic state symbol. We celebrate today by bringing you the … Continue reading →

Testudo statue surrounded by gift offerings, c. 1998

Students leave Testudo offerings for good luck, c. 1998

Posted on May 6, 2013 by umdarchives

May Day celebrations

Posted on April 29, 2013 by umdarchives

New Exhibit: Testudo Through Time

Posted on April 26, 2013 by umdarchives

If you have been in McKeldin Library this past week, you may have noticed a new addition in the lobby in front of reference desk. Just last week, we finished installing our “Testudo Through Time” exhibit, which is the first … Continue reading →

Alumni Magazines and Newsletters are Available Online!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by umdarchives

The University of Maryland alumni magazines and newsletters have been recently digitized and are now available for you to read online! The oldest one dates back to 1930. You can take a look at all of the ones we have … Continue reading →

Ummm...you're gonna pay for that, right?

Beer In The Classroom??? Call the IRS!!!

Posted on March 13, 2013 by umdarchives

On January 27, 1971, University of Maryland President Wilson Elkins received a letter which began: “It has come to our attention through a recent Associated Press dispatch that you are conducting a course entitled ‘Techniques of Home Brewing’ and that … Continue reading →

Hypnotize the Turtle…

Posted on May 21, 2013 by umdarchives

In the late 50s and early 60s, a physical education professor at the University of Maryland by the name of Dr. Warren Johnson began research in a very unique and mysterious field of study: hypnosis. Dr. Johnson’s ultimate goal was to prove that hypnosis was capable of increasing the levels of muscular and physical performance of athletes.

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Terrapin Tales

from the University Archives