Archives Gold #19: 50 Objects for UMBC's 50th

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 14:30:11 -0500
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Special Collections continues our archival project Archives Gold: 50 Objects for UMBC's 50th, a special series showcasing 50 different objects that tell the story of UMBC. This week we present a Valentine's Day card advertising a Sweetheart Swing celebration in 2001.

Sweetheart Swing Valentine Dance Card, 2001. University Archives, Special Collections, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD)

In 2001, UMBC held a Sweetheart Swing, a Valentine's Day celebration and dance to honor UMBC couples who had met and fell in love at UMBC. The dance was hosted by UMBC alumni couples, including Bob and Mimi (Haw) Dietrich who were both part of UMBC's first graduating class in 1970 and one of the first couples to meet on the UMBC campus and later marry. Activities of the celebration included swing dance lessons, a DJ, dancing, door prizes, and a buffet dinner.

Learn More:

-History of UMBC Research Guide

-University Archives Webpage

-Article in UMBC News "UMBC Presents First Sweetheart Swing Honoring Couples Who Met on Campus"

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