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Chimes Yearbooks Available

We are pleased to announce that 41 volumes of The Chimes, the Berea College yearbook, are now FREELY available in Berea Digital (1929-1971). The entire collection is available for browsing and searching across all volumes; the links below provide direct access to individual volumes. NOTE: The quality of some images may be superior in the Internet Archive site listed in the next paragraph.

This project was made possible through the LYRASIS Mass Digitization Collaborative – a Sloan Foundation grant-subsidized program. In addition to Berea Digital, other formats are hosted at Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org/details/bereacollege). Choose from a variety of formats, page through a book choosing the “read online” option, download the PDF or search within each volume's full text version.

If you have any questions about this project and the works that have been digitized, please contact Director of Library Services, Anne Chase or Susan Henthorn, Berea Digital Coordinator.

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		Chimes 1929 This edition of the yearbook is entitled, "The Chymes."

		Chimes 1930 This edition of the yearbook is entitled, "The Chymes." The president of the college at the time was William J. Hutchins.

		Chimes 1931 This edition of the yearbook is the first one to be called “The Chimes.” It commemorates Berea's 75th Anniversary Year. Dr. George N. Luccock was the Acting President from October 1930 to May 1931. It is also the first year of “The Pinnacle.”

		Chimes 1932 This issue is dedicated to James Rood Robertson. A memoriam is given for Lola Cooper on Page 8.

		Chimes 1933 Dr. J.R. Rogers donated money for a new art building. The Munger Memorial was also dedicated. The Glee Club split into two divisions(Varsity and Freshman) for each gender and the YMCA Quartet and the Woman’s Octet were founded. This volume includes the photo of the 1932 State Track Champions, as the photo was taken too late to include in the 1932 volume. This is the first year The Academy’s student organizations and sports teams are pictured in “The Chimes.”

		Chimes 1934 A Memoriam was written in honor of Dean Cloyd N. McAllister who died this year. William H. Walker retired during the year. New groups appearing include: f the International Relations Club, Alpha Psi Omega, Christian Endeavor, and a female version of the "B" Club. The year had three Mountain Days - one for the college, another for Junior High, and a third for The Academy. The year also included a school trip to the World's Fair.

		Chimes 1935 This year boasted the creation of the J. A. R. Rogers Memorial Art Building. Howard E. Taylor, the Business Manager of Berea College, died this year. This year also saw the creation of the Folk Club.

		Chimes 1936 A woodcut illustration by Frank Long appears in this volume. Two Jesse Stuart poems are also included: "Give Me Again the Spring" and "This is the Schoolhouse". For the first time the Dean of the College was not pictured beside the Dean of Labor; the Dean of Women, Katharine S. Bowersox, appears instead. This is also the first time that photos for the classes have been put into alphabetical order.

		Chimes 1937 A woodcut illustration by Frank Long and five Doris Ulmann photos are included in this volume. The Creative Writing section debuts in this year's annual. This year boasted the school’s first two foreign exchange students: Toshiko Katsumata, from Kyoto, Japan, and Masako Suda from Numazu, Japan. The Freshman Chapel Choir appears for the first time in this yearbook.

		Chimes 1938 The college divisions were renamed; instead of it being Berea College and The Academy, they are now “Upper Division” and “Lower Division”. A woodcut illustration by Frank Long ("The Sawers") is included in this volume. The Creative Writing section continues in this year's annual.

		Chimes 1939 The Creative Writing section appears for the third year in this volume. Included is a wood cut illustration by Mabel Henderson, '39. This Chimes features a picture of the Berea College Cabinet with a full list of the deans. There were five deaths among the faculty this year including Miss Katharine S. Bowersox, Dr. James Watt Raine, Miss Jessie Moore, Ira D. Shaw, and Mrs. Dillie Wertenberger. This year boasts the creation of the Carnegie Library.

		Chimes 1940 Included in this volume is a record of the inauguration of President Francis S. Hutchins, to whom the yearbook is dedicated. A poem ("Cool Tombs") by commencement speaker Carl Sandburg begins the Creative Writing section. A Memoriam for O. C. Morrison also appears.

		Chimes 1941 The Country Dancers were created this year under the name "Country Dances". This year's annual also documents the change of name from "The Dramatic Club" to "The Berea Players."

		Chimes 1942 The Mountaineers beat Louisville and Morehead in basketball in 1942! (pp. 91-2) ) This issue is dedicated to Coach Rogers B. Clark. Country Dance has now become the "Country Dancers."

		Chimes 1943 This year's annual is dedicated to the college's Labor Program. . The International Relations Organization split into three groups this year: the Vanguards, the Public Affairs Forum, and the Pan-American League. There were a few new organizations created this year; the Harmonia Society, the Inter Faith Council, the Prayer Group, the Outing Club, the Cheerleaders, and the Modern Dance group.

		Chimes 1944 Photos of the V-12 men from Blue Ridge, Cumberland and Howard Halls highlight this volume which is dedicated to Professor Rigby of the Music Department.

		Chimes 1945 A small section of the yearbook is dedicated to the soldiers at Berea College (pp 7-8). A family portrait of President Hutchins’ family is included. A tribute is given to Mr. Herbert Fenn (p 20). The Fire Department is listed in the Organizations section.

		Chimes 1946 There is a memoriam for Mr. Benton Fielder (p 15). The retirement of Mr. J. Wesley Hatcher is recognized (p 39).

		Chimes 1947 This year's annual contains some very fine writing, both in the Creative Writing Section and throughout the volume. (The running text throughout the volume was written by Dean Cadle and Jerry Crouch.) A space is dedicated to Mr. George G. Dick who retired this year after serving Berea College for forty-four years as the Power Plant engineer (p 174).

		Chimes 1948 This volume contains some interesting Berea lore, including the Mulberry Trees, the Mounting Block, The "Castle", The "Hangout", and Phelps-Stokes Chapel, (see p. 67, 128-154). Three deaths in the Foundation School are highlighted: Bob Capps (p 120), and Lee and Wanda Brashear (p121).

		Chimes 1949 The Future Teachers of America appears for the first time in this volume.

		Chimes 1950 This issue is dedicated to Dean C. N. Shutt. There is a memoriam for Dr. Lee F. Crippen (p 90). The Advanced Gymnastics team is highlighted for the first time (p 107). Three new organizations appear: the Outing Club, the 81st Reserve SQDN Godman Field, and the American Chemical Society.

		Chimes 1951 This year the Day Law was eliminated and Berea College began to reestablish its inter-racial education program. This issue of the Chimes is dedicated to Dr. Elizabeth S. Peck. The Keyboard Club, Speech Choir, Danforth Choir, Math Club, and Students for Democratic Action all appear for the first time.

		Chimes 1952 This is the first year that the college's group of "Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities" is shown. This edition of the Chimes is dedicated to Albert Greer Weilder the Dean of Labor, Emeritus. This volume 52

		Chimes 1953 Jessie M. Reasor (Zander), the first black student accepted into the college after the discontinuation of the Day Law, graduated this year. The Golf Team appears in the yearbook for the first time.

		Chimes 1954 This issue of the Chimes is dedicated to Mrs. Maude Kilbourne, Miss "K", Secretary to the College Dean. Governor Weatherby congratulated Berea College on its 100th year. New clubs include:the Geology Club, Beta Beta Beta, the Opera Workshop, and the Music Educators National Conference.

		Chimes 1955 This 100th Anniversary Edition includes a brief history of the college (p. 6-11). New organizations appearing this year include: the Debating Team, the Cabinet, the Christian Youth Council, Life Service, World University Service, and Medical Science Club. The Berea Basketball team won the KIAC title.

		Chimes 1956 Clubs and activities appearing this year for the first time include: the Veterans Club, the Homecoming Queen, the Berea Community Concert Association, and the WAA Golf team.

		Chimes 1957 The 1957 issue of The Chimes is finally ready! We apologize for the delay in its digitization, but are pleased to make it available now.

		Chimes 1958 This issue of The Chimes is dedicated to Julian Huntley Capps. Dr. Alvin M. Weinberg, the Director of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, lectured on atomic reactions. A photo shows Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ward Seabury turning over the first shovel of dirt for the creation of Seabury Hall, the new woman's dorm. The Track team won the KIAC title again.

		Chimes 1959 This year is dedicated to Charles Noble Shutt. Newly represented organizations this year include: the Chapel Choir and The Rebels.

		Chimes 1960 This year's Chimes is dedicated to Miss Julia Allen. Organizations added this year were the Judicial Commission, the return of the Classical Club, and the Squash Team.

		Chimes 1961 This issue is dedicated to Dr. Waldemar Noll. Organizations added this year were the Social Committee and the Ornithologists. Dana and Bingham residence halls were created.

		Chimes 1962 This year is dedicated to Dr. William Gordon Ross. Organizations added this year were the Chapel Ushers, the Industrial Arts Club, and the Speech Choir.

		Chimes 1963 This year’s volume is dedicated to Dean Louis Smith. A memoriam is given for Dr. Roscoe Griffin. Organizations added this year include: Polynomen, Berea Showcase, Young Republicans, Student Nurses Association, Bloodmobile Captains, Ham Radio Club, and the Y-Guides.

		Chimes 1964 A few highlights from the year are included as excerpts from the college paper, "The Pinnacle" (p. 98-99).

		Chimes 1965 This year’s volume is dedicated to Dorothy Tredennick, and includes memoriams of Larry Moore, Morris Gay and George Grigsby. Student organizations added this year are the Appalachian Volunteers and the Mock U.N. Assembly.

		Chimes 1966 The Berea Men's Soccer team beat U.K. twice in the 1966 season. This year' edition of The Chimes is dedicated to Mr. Rolf Hovey. Construction photos of the site of Hutchins Library appear in this volume..

		Chimes 1967 This year is dedicated to President Francis S. Hutchins. The Fine Arts Trio was introduced this year.

		Chimes 1968 This was the inaugural year for President Willis D. Weatherford, Jr. and the last year of the Foundation School.The volume is dedicated to the new President. New student associations included are: the Women's Association, the Men's Association, the Married Students Association, and Fleur de Lis.

		Chimes 1969 This edition is dedicated to Dr. Charles E. Pauck. The Black Student Union was pictured for the first time this year.

		Chimes 1970 The newly formed Campus Activities Board brought The Box Tops to campus this year. Organizations added to the yearbook this year include: the Polyesters, the Berea College Band, the Film Symposium, and the Pearson Trio. A section highlights Berea College students attending the Washington Moratorium on November 15, 1969. Construction highlights include both Danforth and Pearson's residence halls as well as the new Hafer-Gibson Nursing Building.

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