Newest ‘Giants of Chautauqua’ to be unveiled today
Since 2006, five Chautauqua Giants have been named at the end of each season. Their reveal, which will commence at…
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Daily record: Growth ebbs into summer discussing ‘great currents of national life’
Through the winter of 1908 and into 1909, Chautauqua was abuzz with activity. The first 1909 issue of The Chautauquan Daily announced that “a new and beautiful Chautauqua greeted Chautauquans.”
What is a Chautauqua Experience?: Schmitz to lead exploration of past reminiscences
Chautauqua Institution archivist and historian Jon Schmitz said the Chautauqua experience is worth thinking about. “What is it really that…
The Daily Record: At all ages, children at Chautauqua strengthened
Chautauqua — with its many and varied activities — helps to keep people young. It brings out the youth in…
Zinman, Peterson, Schmitz to commemorate end of World War II
There was jubilation, there was joy, there was a kiss to say goodbye to war. The announcement caught people by…
Universal language Esperanto brings hope of greater cooperation, greater understanding
For people looking for something idealistic, practical and of linguistic interest, Esperanto might be just the thing. Something utopian. Something…
The Daily Record: The old Amp, the new Amp: ‘no description can adequately picture it’
It was not something to construct a summer lecture platform around, but then again maybe it was. At any rate,…
The Daily Record: ‘Chautauquan Daily’ makes its debut: 1906 here and abroad
With the first edition of the daily newspaper in the summer of 1906, the Chautauqua Press announced a change in name. For the first time, the paper would bear the name readers recognize today: The Chautauquan Daily.
Bugler Villanueva to talk ‘Taps,’ Civil War calls
On a quiet Chautauqua evening, nearing dusk, there are 24 notes in the air — 24 notes that tap deep…
Temple fugit: Children’s Temple an early testament to education at Chautauqua
Mention the Children’s Temple, and most Chautauquans will look puzzled — and justifiably so. It might have vanished entirely from awareness, but for that mausoleum of old buildings and the plaque.
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