THE ITHACAN

Students present research at The History Center

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer • December 11, 2019

Students in the History of Environmental Thought class researched topics at The History Center and presented their findings Dec. 11.

College and City: Feb. 6

February 5, 2014

Tompkins Library to host presentation on Mandela The Tompkins County Public Library, in partnership with Cornell University’s Africana Studies and Research Center, the John H. Clarke Africana Library...

Community collaboration brings Frederick Douglass’ words back to Ithaca

By Karly Placek, Staff Writer • October 21, 2012

A re-enactment of a Frederick Douglass speech was put together by The History Center in Tompkins County, the Roy H. Park School of Communications and St. James AME Zion Church with funding from the Park Foundation.

Ithaca History Center opens exhibit about 1900’s Spanish flu epidemic

By Kelsey O'Connor, Editor in Chief • October 11, 2012

Typically, the seasonal flu is most likely to affect children and the elderly who have weaker immune systems. This was not the case for the more recent H1N1 flu, which affected people in the “healthy adult” age bracket, most between the ages of 18 and 64. The Spanish flu was a similar story.

Architect remembered for key designs

By Emily Dunn, Contributing Writer • October 12, 2011

Before Cornell University offered a degree in architecture, it had already graduated one of Ithaca’s most recognized building designers.