Lately we’ve been diving deeper into our collections in order to help researchers who can’t visit our reading room get images and insight into what we have. A recent question about smallpox epidemics in Vermont in the early 1900s reminded us of the incredible breadth of records our students generated during a smallpox quarantine of campus in 1912. We couldn’t resist sharing some of our favorites!
From Norman Hooper, a birds-eye view of the temporary campsite that housed most of the student body while the contents of the barracks were fumigated and sterilized:
From Earle Livermore, a glimpse into the chapel in Dewey Hall after it was repurposed to fumigate bedding:
From Robert Knowlton, a map and streets of the camp, including the hospital and faculty and staff row:
From Walter Frank Adams, a look into single domicile:
From George F. Adams, a pleasant day and a bit of creative writing:
From Harry Fisher and Earle Livermore, assistance feeding the encampment courtesy of the 10th Cavalry Regiment (at that time stationed at Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester, Vermont):
Also from Harry Fisher, an “ozone machine” or generator:
From Joseph Moore Peirce, a perforated letter home (with note that “this will probably be full of little holes but don’t be afraid that is done when they are fumigated”):
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