Crimson and White: Snow Days at the Capstone December 6, 2022 Written by Cathy Butler-Burnette 1 min read TwitterFacebookLinkedInEmail In 1898 snow was deep enough for a horse-drawn sleigh to cross the Quad. (Photo courtesy of The University of Alabama Special Collections) Two decades later, women students were out making snowballs on the Quad. (Photo courtesy of The University of Alabama Special Collections) 1950s: Snow enhances the beauty of the President’s Mansion. (Photo courtesy of The University of Alabama Special Collections) A student walks through the snow with Bidgood Hall in the background, circa 1940s. (Photo courtesy of The University of Alabama Special Collections) 1970 was a good year for snow. (Photo courtesy of The University of Alabama Special Collections) 1970s: Students never miss a chance to play in the snow. (Photo courtesy of The University of Alabama Special Collections) Determination to get to class in any weather is timeless. UA students will always make an effort. No snowy wonderland to play in? No problem. We find a way.
In 1898 snow was deep enough for a horse-drawn sleigh to cross the Quad. (Photo courtesy of The University of Alabama Special Collections)
Two decades later, women students were out making snowballs on the Quad. (Photo courtesy of The University of Alabama Special Collections)
1950s: Snow enhances the beauty of the President’s Mansion. (Photo courtesy of The University of Alabama Special Collections)
A student walks through the snow with Bidgood Hall in the background, circa 1940s. (Photo courtesy of The University of Alabama Special Collections)
1970s: Students never miss a chance to play in the snow. (Photo courtesy of The University of Alabama Special Collections)
