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et al.: A Historical Look at the Hill ~he Hill: An Illustrated Biography of Syracuse University (96 pages, Syracuse University Press, $39.95), author John Robert Greene G'83 notes that it seems "everyone's favorite view of the campus looks high across its panorama, as it sits high upon a hill just to the south of the City of Syracuse." With its diverse architecture-ranging from the majestic Crouse College to the ever-recognizable Carrier Dome-and 130-year history as an institution of Published by SURFACE, 2000 1 Syracuse University Magazine, Vol. 17, Iss. 2 [2000], Art. 9 higher learning, Syracuse University evokes a wealth of memories and images among its students, staff, faculty, alumni, and friends. Greene, author of the last two volumes of SU Press's five-volume history of SU, takes readers on a photo graphic journey through time, capturing the institution's spirit and rich history. What follows is a sampling of the photographs that appear in The Hill, courtesy of Syracuse University Press. https://surface.syr.edu/sumagazine/vol17/iss2/9 2 et al.: A Historical Look at the Hill Yates Castle/Renwick Hall, 1935. The Col lege of Forestry's paper-making machine, billed as the la rgest of its kind at any American college, circa 1952. 30 PublishedS Y by SURFACE,R A C 2000U S E U N V E R S T y M A G A Z N E 3 Syracuse University Magazine, Vol. 17, Iss. 2 [2000], Art. 9 The Hall of Languages, present day; in 1880 (top). Jl WINTER 2000·01 https://surface.syr.edu/sumagazine/vol17/iss2/9 4 et al.: A Historical Look at the Hill Ruth Blount, Women's Day May Queen, 1917. Military cadets in the classroom, circa 1944. Freshmen tip their beanies. Student Army Training Corps, circa 1918. WAER studio, ci rca 1950. Graduates of the School of M edicine, 1876. Publishedy by SURFACE,R A c 2000u s E u N v E R s T y M A G A z N E 5 Syracuse University Magazine, Vol. 17, Iss. 2 [2000], Art. 9 The 1929 log-cutting contest, sponsored by t he College of Forestry, feat uring (from left) Vice Cha ncellor William P. Gra ham, Chancellor Charles W. Fli nt, Dea n Frankl in F. Moon, and Syracuse Mayor Charles Ha nna. World War II veterans, w ho enrolled at SU through t he Gl Bill, at "Mud Hollow," a trailer camp near present-day Drumlins Count ry Club. Student s in biology class, 1888. Chancellor James Roscoe Day and students. w N T E R 2 0 0 0 https://surface.syr.edu/sumagazine/vol17/iss2/9 6 et al.: A Historical Look at the Hill Sadler Hall, 1982. The Computer Center, 1969. Classroom wit h com puters, circa 1990. Art students with model, circa 1880. PublishedY by SURFACE,R A C 2000U 5 E U N V E R 5 T y M A G A Z N E 7 Syracuse University Magazine, Vol. 17, Iss. 2 [2000], Art. 9 In April1985, students build a t ent encampment near t he Tolley Administration Bui lding to protest SU investments in companies doing business in South Africa . In May 1970, SU st udent s strike to prot est t he killings of four Kent St at e students in Ohio by the National Guard. They erect barri cades, using chicken wire, ga rbage ca ns, and other refuse, as part of t he nonviolent protest . w N T E R 2 0 0 0 https://surface.syr.edu/sumagazine/vol17/iss2/9 8 et al.: A Historical Look at the Hill Intercollegiate championship lacrosse team, 1920. The Carrier Dome opens in 1980. SU basketball coach Jim Boeheim and players celebrate a win over North Carolina in the 1987 NCAA basketball tournament. -:..1--~ SU wins the Cotton Bowl against...... the ..,., University ofTexas, 23-14, to capture. the 1959 national championship and complete an undefeated season (11 -o). 36 PublishedS Y by RSURFACE, A C 2000U S E U N V E R S T y M A G A Z N E 9 Syracuse University Magazine, Vol. 17, Iss. 2 [2000], Art. 9 Cha nce llor Ke nneth A. Shaw at a football ga me in the Ca rrier Dome, 1991. https://surface.syr.edu/sumagazine/vol17/iss2/9 10.