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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.

Read on to learn more about the early soccer at the University of Illinois!

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Early Invitations and Theodore Roosevelt’s 1912 Visit to Champaign and Urbana

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During much of his political career, Theodore Roosevelt was an in demand speaker and after multiple invitations he came to central Illinois too. In fact, Illinois students played an early role in the efforts to bring the leading American statesman to town. Read on to learn more!

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Rabindranath Tagore’s 1916-1917 Visit

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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!

Continue reading “Rabindranath Tagore’s 1912-1913 Visit” →