Sesquicentennial Slideshow

Photos from the Sesquicentennial edition of the Bates Calendar

Juxtaposing photographs of Bates today with those from the Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library, the Sesquicentennial edition of the annual Bates Calendar charts a path from the College’s earliest years to present times. As you can see in this slide show, it’s not a straight line — but then again, what adventure doesn’t have a few twists?

In an image from around 1915, the theatrical facade of Coram Library makes a suitable setting for a performance of a classical drama. Photographer unknown, gelatin silver print, the Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library.

Now: (December) Professor of Mathematics David Haines, at left, juggles with Dominic Lee '04 during a Short Term class. "In learning math, as in juggling, it is important to accept our mistakes and start over again until we get it right," says Haines.

Then: (December) A Cultural Heritage class in Pettigrew Hall's Filene Room listens attentively to Rayborn Zerby, professor of religion and chair of the "Cultch" program. (Photograph by William M. Rittase, circa 1954, gelatin silver print, the Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library)

Now: (November) Bates football coach Mark Harriman joins the traditional singing of the Bates fight song after a 20-17 Garcelon Field victory over Bowdoin College in 2003. (Photograph by Phyllis Graber Jensen)

Then: (November) With Coach Bob Hatch at center, the 1956 Bobcats celebrate their 38-13 win over Colby, a victory that netted Bates football the State Series Championship and Governor Barrows Trophy. (Photographer unknown, 1956, gelatin silver print, the Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library)

Now: (October) Stunning foliage and people in motion continue to define the historic Quad in autumn. (Photograph by David McLain)