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As The University of Scranton continues to honor Black History Month, it is worth reflecting upon the incredible accomplishments of Dr. Louis D. Mitchell (1928-1989). Blind since a young age, Mitchell quickly became interested in art and music during his childhood in 1930s New York where he personally knew such Harlem Renaissance figures as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Langston Hughes. Dr. Mitchell proceeded to study music in New York, where he wrote and composed musicals as an undergraduate for Fordham University before joining the University of Scranton as an English instructor in 1961. He was promoted to Professor at Scranton in 1972, and is credited with introducing several courses in Black Studies and Black Literature into the University’s graduate and undergraduate curricula. Not only was Dr. Mitchell a greatly influential teacher, honored as 1983 Educator of the Year by both the Senate of Pennsylvania and Fordham University, but also an accomplished composer, pianist, author and lecturer. Among his musical achievements are a traditional Latin Mass whose “Ave Maria” was performed at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, as well as music and lyrics for a play performed at Lincoln Center. Dr. Mitchell was an expert on topics such as Afro-American Literature, Black history and social justice, John Milton, and teaching the blind, often lecturing at prestigious universities such as Harvard and Columbia. He was also a prolific scholar of 17th and 18th century literature, as well as American folk culture and theatre. Dr. Mitchell remains an inspirational figure for us all! #blackhistorymonth #universityofscranton #jesuiteducated #flashbackfriday From The University of Scranton Archives. (at The University of Scranton Weinberg Memorial Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ2UjWhOTfH/?utm_medium=tumblr

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All smiles from Fr. Joseph Rock, S.J. on a sunny Move-In Day, circa 1975. We hope your return, albeit much chillier, has gone just as smoothly! #universityofscranton #jesuiteducated #throwbackthursday From the University of Scranton Archives. (at The University of Scranton Weinberg Memorial Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZPqZ8nO7-y/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Justice Robert N.C. Nix, Jr. delivers a lecture to the University of Scranton Pre-Law and Royal Historical societies in the Gunster Memorial Student Center (October 1981). The son of Pennsylvania’s first African American congressman, Justice Nix served the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for nearly 25 years. He was elected Chief Justice in 1984, the very first African American to hold that position in any state Supreme Court in the United States, and awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree during University commencement that same year. From the Terry and Paula Connors Photograph Collection. #flashbackfriday #universityofscranton #jesuiteducated #justice (at The University of Scranton Weinberg Memorial Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZAWW5nrUDy/?utm_medium=tumblr

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We hope you have done well on your exams! Here, an enterprising student uses the moment to ply his wares (ca. 1990). From the Terry and Paula Connors Photograph Collection. #flashbackfriday #universityofscranton #jesuiteducated #finalsweek (at The University of Scranton Weinberg Memorial Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXmELearpV1/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Sir Richard Harris performs in a University of Scranton student production of his play, "Julius Caesar, a Work in Progress" at the Masonic Temple (February 1988). Proceeds went to the newly founded Dermot Harris Foundation, a memorial to his brother, which benefited Irish students at the University of Scranton. Harris also taught a University drama class over the 1988 intercession, and received an honorary degree from President J.A. Panuska, S.J., during that year's convocation. From the Terry and Paula Connors Photograph Collection. #flashbackfriday #universityofscranton #uofsplayers #jesuiteducated #drama (at The University of Scranton Weinberg Memorial Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXB8Y_ALS8W/?utm_medium=tumblr

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A gorgeous grandfather clock, dated to the 1780s, has been installed in the Library’s 5th floor Heritage Room. This was made possible by a bequest from the late Brian E. McHugh ’59, who also included an incredible $500,000 endowment fund in support of the Library. “Tall case” clock making flourished in Pennsylvania in the late 18th and early to mid-19th centuries, first imitating English craftsmanship before developing its own unique characteristics. This example, in the style of famed London furniture-maker Thomas Chippendale but likely Pennsylvania Dutch built, must be hand wound and includes a rotating dial depicting phases of the moon throughout the month. The hourly chimes have been disabled so all can study in peace, and two finials and an eagle, usually sitting on top, are currently being repaired. This will serve to complement the beautiful grandmother clock, formerly belonging to Brian’s mother, on display in the 4th floor Reading Room of The Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections named in her memory. #friendsofthelibrary #universityofscranton #jesuiteducated (at The University of Scranton Weinberg Memorial Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWMED-Ur2ro/?utm_medium=tumblr

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@lackawannahistory and St. Thomas Hall! From The University of Scranton Archives. #universityofscranton #flashbackfriday #jesuiteducated (at The University of Scranton Weinberg Memorial Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV59qXZL_cH/?utm_medium=tumblr