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Mr. (Geneva) Lacrosse: Dr. Jay Byington Covert
Dr. Jay Byington Covert was possibly the biggest promoter of lacrosse in Geneva. -
Early History of Lacrosse at Hobart College
Chronicle of the early history of lacrosse at Hobart College. -
What Price Peace?
The formation and activities of the Geneva Peace Council during the 1930s. -
Houghton House
A brief history of Houghton House on the campus of Hobart and William Smith College. -
Town and Gown at Historic Geneva, 2023
Overview of our relationship with Hobart and William Smith Colleges. -
The Interesting Life of Smith’s Park
Overview of Smith’s Park, developed by nurseryman and philanthropist William Smith. -
Norman Kent
A brief biography of artist Norman Kent. -
The Rite of Passage for Hobart Freshmen in the 20th Century
Overview of the social rules followed by Hobart College freshmen during the 20th century -
W.F. Humphrey Press on Pulteney Street
Brief history of W.F. Humphrey Press -
From Beyond: Geneva’s Unheard Voices (A Theatrical Walking Tour)
HWS Theatre and Historic Geneva present a theatrical walking tour that brings to life iconic African American figures from Geneva’s past. -
Off to College, Then and Now
A comparison of the admission process at Hobart College in 1839-1839 and 1911-1912 -
Lifelong Learning
Overview of lifelong learning opportunities from around the community. -
Student No. 130: Elizabeth Blackwell and Geneva Medical College, Part 2
In honor of her 200th birthday, Elizabeth Blackwell’s story and her ties to Geneva in her own words. -
Student No. 130: Elizabeth Blackwell and Geneva Medical College, Part 1
In honor of her 200th birthday, Elizabeth Blackwell’s story and her ties to Geneva in her own words. -
“A Friend of the Gutted Stick:” Francis “Babe” Kraus
Brief biography of Francis "Babe" Kraus. -
When You’re Shut Out of a Club…Start Your Own
A brief history of the College Club of Geneva. -
William Smith College Athletics, 1972 – Present
Part two of a brief history of William Smith College athletics -
William Smith College Athletics, 1908-1971
Brief history of William Smith College athletics. -
Women’s Sports
Discussion on the impact of Title IX on young women and sports . -
Baseball, or Something Like It
The development of baseball in the United States during the 1800s. -
From Zoology to Metaphysics: College Courses in 19th and 20th Centuries
Overview of courses offered schools and colleges in Geneva during the 1800s and 1900s. -
Books and Reading
An appeal plea to read books, newspapers, or magazines in print or electronic format. -
Blanchard Bartlett Walker: A World Traveler
The travels of Blanchard Bartlett Walker through her diaries and scrapbooks. -
Geneva’s Famous Residents
Overview of some of Geneva's famous residents -
Images from the Collection
Stories behind six images from our photo collection -
Banjos, Mandolins, and Glee
I have many favorite historical photos of Geneva, but the 1893 Hobart College Banjo & Glee Club is in my Top Ten. Those clothes, those haircuts, those instruments! As a player and fan of banjos and mandolins, I am interested in their popularity at that time. -
The 1960s at Hobart & William Smith Colleges
A quick view of Hobart & William Smith Colleges during the tumultuous 1960s. -
1960s Student Unrest in Geneva
Very early on May 5, 1970, Ontario County Sheriffs arrested five Hobart students in a drug raid. The raid turned up hash pipes, pills and marijuana. One of the sheriffs was recognized by the students as “Tommy the Traveler” – a man who had been active on campus encouraging anti-war and anti-ROTC protests, and claiming to be a member of Students for a Democratic Society. -
Town and Gown at the Geneva Historical Society
Relationship between the Geneva Historical Society and Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Historic Geneva is a history museum in the Finger Lakes region of New York State which focuses on the history of Geneva, NY, historic architecture, genealogy, and the area's industry and agriculture. The Society maintains four historic 19th century properties, an archive and library, a museum and runs programs and events related to the history of Geneva and the Finger Lakes area.