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 each paper in pdf format and click the "View Photo" button to see each image in greater detail.
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Eisenhower Statue
Jamie L. Kessler
Once a statue or painting is researched the story behind it unfolds, and a little more about the campus is revealed. The story of when, why, and what it has meant to the campus community is important when researching the history in plain sight. An example of “hidden history” on the campus is the Eisenhower statue adjacent to the Dwight D. Eisenhower House, at 300 Carlisle Street. -
An Astronomical Account: A History of Hatter Planetarium from 1966-2006
Jonathan D. Neu
Gettysburg College’s Hatter Planetarium is an example of a facility, rich in history, which has come to represent a steadfast bond between community and campus relations. -
The Remnants of a Shard of Hope Tainted by the Shadow of Evil
Sergio J.A. Ragno
A symbol that once represented something beautiful can be used by a sinister group, and through that become an icon of evil. Such a symbol can be found here at Gettysburg College: the Swastika. -
“Passages” Mural on College Union Building
Elizabeth A. Ryan
The mural “Passages” in the back of the Ballroom in the College Union Building may seem to be another painting on the wall to add to the décor of the room, but it can be found to be a case of “history in plain sight.” The mural depicts the history of Gettysburg College through the art work of Ellen Elmes on four separate panels. -
Ronald Warner: The Unknown Superstar
Eric J. Schroeder
When you look around the hall you notice about three or four big pillars in the middle it with black and gold plaques covering the entire thing. You get closer and begin to read a few of them. It is the Gettysburg Athletic Hall of Fame, telling stories of people from all generations of Gettysburg College and from all different sports; baseball, basketball, soccer, track football, etc. -
George C. Baum – His Life, His Work, and His Relationship with Gettysburg College
Daniel C. Scotto
There is a tablet in Gettysburg College’s Plank Gym, partially obscured by trash bags and stacks of materials and boxes, that reads, “THIS TABLET IS PLACED IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF GEORGE CROLL BAUM, A.M., B.A., THE ARCHITECT OF THIS BUILDING, BY A GRATEFUL ALMA MATER.” -
Musselman Display Case
Kara J. Sharkey
Within the Musselman Library there is a display case devoted to the family, without whom the library itself would cease to exist. Inside this display, there are several photographs exploring the history and legacy of this remarkable family, and paying tribute to those who have brought so much to Gettysburg College. -
Gettysburg College Fountain
Amanda M. Spillman
The one element that ties the campus together aesthetically is the simple splendor of the fountain. It is not and elaborate piece, a simple circle with a sitting wall and a few jets of water, but somehow it manages to draw viewers in to revel in its simplicity. -
Rocks in Gettysburg College History
Harold J. Stevens
The glittering stones fill the cases in the lower lobby of the science center. Each one is has a tag saying where it was collected and what kind of rock formation it is. The cases themselves add to the feeling of being in a museum. Each rock is in pristine order and in good condition, very professional. -
Distinguished Gallantry in Action
Ashley N. Towle
Peering out from a small wooden frame in the main office sits Philip Goettel, a Civil War soldier.... A caption with the mere word “Father” appears below him, along with a significant date: 1863. -
The Life and Impact of Daniel Alexander Payne
Brian A. Vazzano
On Washington Street, across from McKnight Hall and adjacent to the Intercultural Resource Center, a sign stands in commemoration of the life and accomplishments of an African American who studied at the seminary from 1835 to 1837. -
The Battery K, 1st Ohio Light Artillery Monument
David A. Naples
At the corner of Carlisle and Lincoln Streets there is an original 12-pounder Napoleon that stands guard over a granite monument. The monument is just one of the monuments to numerous artillery batteries that fought at the battle of Gettysburg. So what makes this monument so unique that warrants a paper written on it? According to the monument this battery, “engaged the enemy with great gallantry.”