Illinois State Normal University Junior-Senior Prom, 1949

Several ISNU coeds show off their gowns for the June 10, 1949 junior-senior prom. Louise Claymore (left) is in a blue chiffon; Barbara ...

Labor Secretary Visits Bloomington October 17, 1935

Department of Labor Secretary Frances Perkins, the first woman appointed to the U.S. Cabinet, stopped in the Twin Cities on October 17,...

The Times They Have Changed! Town of Normal, 1966

This view of the Town of Normal and Illinois State University, taken in 1966 from either Hewett or Manchester halls, two recently opene...

Old Main Comes Down September 9, 1958

On September 9, 1958, a one-ton wrecking ball made quick work of Illinois State University’s first campus building, affectionately know...

Fall Means College Football ISNU ‘Teachers,’ 1907

Back in 1907, the Illinois State Normal University Teachers (the nickname would be changed to “Red Birds” in 1923 and then “Redbirds” a...

Photo of the Week, 124: ‘Swing Time’ at Victory Hall October 1935

Opened in 1919 and located at 904 Hovey Ave. in Normal, Victory Hall was a safe place for boys from troubled families. At the time of t...

Photo of the Week, 122: Watterson Towers, October 1967 -- Twenty-One Stories to Go!

Watterson Towers, a 28-story residence hall complex located on the Illinois State University campus, opened in 1969. It houses some 2,2...

Photo of the Week, 116: We Shall Overcome, October 1965

On Sunday, October 24, 1965, demonstrators from Illinois State University marched along Main Street to downtown Bloomington to protest ...

Photo of the Week, 83: Swiped Bell Returned to Redbird Roost, September 20, 1967

Back in the 1960s when Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University still played each other in football, pranks were comm...

Photo of the Week, 64: Redbirds Crowned National Champs in 1969

Get Your Replica Cap Today! Illinois State University's baseball team captured the NCAA College Division (now Division II) nation...

Photo of the Week, 41: We’re Number One!

Museum to Sell Replica Redbird Cap from 1969 Championship Season On June 6, 1969, Illinois State University's baseball team capt...