Scrapbooks

The Towson University historic scrapbook collection, which dates from 1886 to 1990, houses the personal scrapbooks, photo albums, and memory books of alumni from both during their school years and reunions, as well as collections of clippings and news materials kept by school staff during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Filled with personal photographs, letters, and mementos, these scrapbooks commemorate student life, school activities, and current events over an almost 100-year period.

In these historic archives, you may encounter words, images or other language used that were reflective of the tenor of our nation, and thus university, at that time in history. Those images may be disturbing and offensive, as they reflect the prejudice of the time. However, they do not reflect Towson University’s values and our commitment toward building a welcoming, diverse and inclusive campus that supports all the members of our community to thrive, regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or levels of ableness.