My future hopes for my and Emily’s exhibit is that it furthers other’s knowledge of the history of SUNY Cortland. The Cortland Normal School 1919 fire is a vital part of SUNY Cortland’s history, yet many students and faculty are not aware of this tragedy; I myself was unaware of this event until we learned about it in this class. The Memorial Library Archives is the only section of the school where I have seen any information on this disaster, and it was fascinating to discover more of our school’s history. I had no idea of the school even changing locations!
SUNY Cortland’s sesquicentennial anniversary would be the perfect opportunity for the population of the school to learn more about the school’s history. Understanding what the school has been through in the past will give people a more thorough appreciation of the 150 years it has existed, and I believe that this exhibit is the perfect opportunity for those to access this information.