Author Archives: Melissa Kean

I’m getting ready to feed a bunch of people over here so this seems as good a time as any to break out this article about the expansion of the dining hall from the November 1939 issue of the Owl … Continue reading →

I picked this 1910 issue of The Railroad Echo magazine out of a folder because I’m always interested in anything about the ship channel, which has been from its creation the beating heart of the Houston economy. I especially enjoyed … Continue reading →

It might just be me but I don’t see any sign of sorrow in this crowd: I need a break from the grind too. I’ll be off campus next week but still posting so keep reading but don’t ask me … Continue reading →

This lovely portrait of Dr. Bill was among the things that emerged when campus photographer Tommy Lavergne had to clean out his office: When I went to put it in the proper file I found another photo of him, this … Continue reading →

Boy, did I ever have a rough day. I’ll start over tomorrow though and honestly I’m feeling pretty confident about it.

When I’m looking for things in old Campaniles I’m usually all business. I find what I need and move on. But the other day I go tangled up in the 1938 edition and what turned out to be its interesting … Continue reading →

I had a chaotic day so I’ll just post this without comment, except to note that although I found this sheet with a student’s notes for Physics 100 these regulations actually apply to the faculty.  Also they seem, as indicated … Continue reading →