Class Year

2012

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Document Type

Student Research Paper

Publication Date

Spring 2010

Description

"I had facilities paint over the ugly pink leafy border that went all around my office." With that statement it seemed as though my lead had hit a dead end. But what Professor Ben Bruce, the current head of the Management department, had just told me was just the beginning of a puzzle waiting to be pieced together. Professor Dan DeNicola of the Philosophy department had shared with me a story describing a stenciled artwork located on the fourth floor of Glatfelter Hall with roots stemming in a secret literary society. Immediately this story captivated my interest and that afternoon I headed up to the Management Department. With a determined face I searched the floor looking for any abnormality that colored the white walls. Judging by my confused expression, Professor Bruce stopped to ask if I needed help with anything. Once I told him what I was looking for he, looked down and shook his head. [excerpt]

Course Information:

  • Course Title: HIST 300: Historical Method
  • Academic Term: Spring 2010
  • Course Instructor: Dr. Michael J. Birkner '72

Hidden in Plain Sight is a collection of student papers on objects that are "hidden in plain sight" around the Gettysburg College campus. Topics range from the Glatfelter Hall gargoyles to the statue of Eisenhower and from historical markers to athletic accomplishments. You can download the paper in pdf format and click "View Photo" to see the image in greater detail.

Keywords

Gettysburg College, Hidden in Plain Sight, Glatfelter Hall, literary society, secret society

Disciplines

Public History | United States History

Department 1

History

Campus Location

Glatfelter Hall

Glatfelter Hall: A Colorful History

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