TU Special Collections and University Archives

On February 9th, 1968, Towson State College opens up its Career Center to provide students with career counseling and tips and training on how to secure a job.

On February 8th, 1929, Maryland State Normal School holds a rummage sale; students and faculty alike sold old books, clothes, furniture, and such to raise money to refurnish the Girl’s bathrooms. Because, you know, you want your finest furniture to be in the bathroom.

On February 7th, 1901, MSNS first official student pin is created and given to the graduating class. Unlike the 1909 pin pictured below, the 1901 pin was black and gold with a shield and a coat of armor.

On February 6th, 1923, An essay written by Maryland State Normal School student Cornelia Wilson wins 2nd place in the American School Citizens League’s international contest. Principal Tall celebrates this victory by holding an assembly where the student’s essay was read aloud.

On February 2nd, 1970, Towson State College’s Nursing Program is approved by the college senate and open for student enrollment.

On January 31st, 1932, Principal Lida Lee Tall reveals in a faculty meeting her detest of Terrapin stew, a Maryland delicacy that requires Maryland’s tasty little turtle. Instead, Principal Tall prefers oyster stew and frankfurters… with jelly.  

On January 28, 1988, Towson Alumni and Major League Baseball player Al Rubeling passed away at age 74. Rubeling was the first Towson student to make it into the Major Leagues; he played for teams like The Pittsburgh Pirates and The Philadelphia Athletics (now the Oakland Athletics).

On January 27th, 1932, Miss Osborn, the Maryland State Normal School librarian, Miss. Osborn, is given permission by the faculty to write up students who refuse to spit out their gum. Said students would be sent to Principal Tall’s office to be dealt with accordingly.

On January 23rd, 1923, Principal Tall sends a student with a stuttering problem to a New York school to take Speech Correction courses, all expenses paid. Principal Tall believed that a stutter would impede on the student’s progress as a teacher and wanted to ensure their success.