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The 1909 Cherry Mine Disaster and Illinois Rescue and Relief Fund Work

Posted on by Salvatore De Sando

On November 13, 1909, at the St. Paul Coal Company mine in Cherry, Illinois, a devastating fire trapped 300 miners, of which 259 workers, including U.S. citizens, immigrants, and children would perish. Meanwhile on campus, Illinois staff would respond to the disaster while international students raised money to help support the families of miners lost in the catastrophe.

Read on to learn more about Illinois rescue and relief fund work responses to the Cherry Mine Disaster.

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Early Soccer at Illinois, 1909-1911

Posted on by Salvatore De Sando

One hundred and ten years ago, today, might have been the first soccer match at the University of Illinois, which was later followed by a variety of future teams who would organize on campus, bringing together citizens, immigrants, international students, residents, and the local community too.

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Rabindranath Tagore’s 1916-1917 Visit

Posted on by Salvatore De Sando

On this date in 1861, just a few years ahead of the University of Illinois, Mr. Rabindranath Tagore was born. Although Mr. Tagore’s life is well-known, his time and his son’s studies at the University of Illinois might be less known. In fact, his writings would be continued to be read, discussed, and performed across campus and around town long after his first visit.

Read on to learn more about Rabindranath Tagore at the University of Illinois!

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Rabindranath Tagore’s 1912-1913 Visit

Posted on by Salvatore De Sando

On this date in 1861, just a few years ahead of the University of Illinois, Mr. Rabindranath Tagore was born. Although Mr. Tagore’s life is well-known, his time and his son’s studies at the University of Illinois might be less known. In fact, his writings would be continued to be read, discussed, and performed across campus and around town long after his first visit.

Read on to learn more about Rabindranath Tagore at the University of Illinois!

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Cosmopolitan Club Postcards

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Written by Breana McCracken

The Cosmopolitan Club was founded in 1907, making it the oldest international student organization on the University of Illinois campus. The purpose of the club was to cultivate social and Cosmopolitan Club post cardintellectual relationships between persons of different nationalities though a variety of activities and services. These activities included ethnic dinners, international coffee hours, parties, and various outings to cultural and social events and local attractions. The Cosmopolitan Club, or “Cosmo” Club for short, wished to offer opportunities for Americans and those from other countries to share experiences and exchange ideas. In addition to the programs, the Cosmo Club house on John Street served as a “home away from home” for several members and as a meeting place close to campus.

Recently, the Student Life and Culture (SLC) Archives acquired more materials related to the Cosmopolitan Club. These items included brochures, international dinner menus, club calendars, newsletters, and various items related to social activities and administrative proceedings of the club. All of the newest material was donated by Susan Taylor, faculty advisor of the Cosmopolitan Club and Assistant Professor of English as an International Language from 1964 to 1999.

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