Department: Retrospect
The Kennedys at Virginia
In March 1958, then-Senator John F. Kennedy, his wife, Jackie, and his brothers Robert and Ted attended Law Day at UVA.
Winter 2009
July 4th: The Fourth of July Paradox
The Fourth of July is a bittersweet anniversary at the University. It marks both great achievement and sorrow; it is the birthday of a nation, but the death day of Founding Fathers.
Summer 2009
1948: Oh Baby
Spring 2009
1825–1939: The Anatomical Theatre
Thomas Jefferson designed the Anatomical Theatre in 1825.
Fall 2008
1957: Faulkner Among the “Snobs”
After Faulkner arrived on Grounds, his "observations on ‘Virginia snobs’ caused somewhat of a sensation," wrote Virginius Dabney in Mr. Jefferson’s University. "He liked the state, he said, ‘because Virginians are all snobs and I like snobs.’"
Summer 2008
1868: First Photograph of the Rotunda
Spring 2008
Bice Devices
Winter 2007
Reflections of a Centenarian
Charles E. McMurdo (Engr '29) recalls his years at the University.
Fall 2007
The Queen
Mrs. Alfred E. Walker, "the Queen," shaped social life at the University for 35 years.
Summer 2007
1943: The Dry Dock
Spring 2007
