Events Listing
The exhibit provides insight into the intriguing life of Miles Rock, who, much like today’s students, reacted to the world around, pursued an education, and subsequently a career that took him around the globe. It includes photographs and correspondence from the archive, telling first-hand the story of the life of Miles Rock, the only Lehigh student to have served in the American Civil War. The exhibit includes maps drawn by him, letters written between his family members, and examples of Miles’ work as both an astronomer and a surveyor. Artifacts are displayed in Linderman Library with selected reproductions to come in Fairchild-Martindale Library, giving visitors the unique opportunity to walk in the footsteps of one of Lehigh’s earliest graduates.
Miles Rock completed his engineering education at Lehigh and was hired as an instructor. One of his earliest assignments was to create a map of the Friedensville Zinc Mine. Among Miles Rock’s most significant professional accomplishments was delineating the border between Mexico and Guatemala.
Lehigh Libraries acknowledges the work of History doctoral candidate Casey Kies who served as guest curator for this exhibit, as well as the gift of this remarkable collection from Christopher Grace and David Grace, great-great grandsons of Miles Rock. Through partnerships with faculty, clubs, and the Friends of the Lehigh University Libraries, Lehigh Libraries Special Collections will offer a number of related programs this spring. Follow Special Collections on social media and check the LTS website for updates and details. A Friends of the Libraries talk as well as other community engagement programs are in the works for later in the semester.
The exhibit will be on display through July 12, 2024 during regular building hours and online. For more information please contact Special Collections.
Guided tour of the Miles Rock exhibit at Linderman Library with Lehigh Libraries Special Collections. Meet at the service desk.
More than 120 years after his death, Rock’s great-great-grandsons, brothers Chris Grace and David Grace, donated to the Lehigh University Libraries, Special Collections his records and relics, where they will be preserved and made publicly available for research. The collection provides insight into the life of one of the first self-made Lehigh graduates and the multi-faceted engineer.
For more information about all our Miles Rock events, visit LTS News.
The Friends of the Lehigh University Libraries invite you to a unique celebration commemorating the life and legacy of Miles Rock, one of Lehigh's first graduates in the Class of 1869, on Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Whitaker Laboratory 303. Experience Rediscovering Miles Rock!
More than 120 years after his death, Rock’s great-great-grandsons, brothers Chris Grace and David Grace, donated to the Lehigh University Libraries, Special Collections his records and relics, where they will be preserved and made publicly available for research. The collection provides insight into the life of one of the first self-made Lehigh graduates and the multi-faceted engineer.
Presentation and Panel Discussion
Join us for a conversation featuring Chris Grace and David Grace, great-great grandsons of Miles Rock; Casey Kies, Ph.D. student and guest curator of the exhibit “Rediscovering Miles Rock”; and Devin Finn, Visiting Assistant Professor, International Relations. We will explore stewardship of the Miles Rock collection for over a century. Direct descendants of Miles Rock will share their perspectives on the role this larger-than-life figure played in their lives. Casey Kies will provide insight into his meticulous cataloging of the collection and curation of the exhibit “Rediscovering Miles Rock.” Professor Devin Finn, who incorporated portions of the archive and associated exhibit into her teaching, will describe student engagement with the collection and her research on state formation and extractive industry in Latin America. The panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A session. Registration required
This event is free and open to the public. RSVP by April 24, 2024.
Directions and parking
Directions to Whitaker Lab
Visitors may park at nearby metered spots or pay-by-plate zones. Additional parking information can be found on the Parking Services website.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Lehigh University Libraries.
Meet & Greet with members of the Miles Rock family and guest curator Casey Kies in the Bayer Galleria on the 3rd floor of Linderman Library.
More than 120 years after his death, Rock’s great-great-grandsons, brothers Chris Grace and David Grace, donated to the Lehigh University Libraries, Special Collections his records and relics, where they will be preserved and made publicly available for research. The collection provides insight into the life of one of the first self-made Lehigh graduates and the multi-faceted engineer.
For more information about all our Miles Rock events, visit LTS News.
Join LTS Special Collections in exploring the life of Miles Rock ‘69, one of Lehigh’s first graduates, who owned a coffee farm in Guatemala.
Learn about the coffee business with a free tasting, supplied by Lit Coffee Roastery & Bakeshop and Monocacy Coffee.
Hear about the science of coffee from Professor James Gilchrist, who teaches CHE 001-Coffee and Cosmetics: Engineering of Consumer Products
Meet with members of the Lehigh Coffee Club.
Escape in VR! Try a meditative app! Play a game! Visit a new world! Take a break from studying and drop-in for a 15 minute personal VR session at the CITL, downstairs in FM Library. A wide variety of virtual reality experiences will be available to help you enjoy some mindfulness, decompress, and have a little fun. Stop by and see for yourself!
In an age where cybersecurity threats loom large, safeguarding your personal and organizational data is paramount. Join us for an insightful seminar as we delve into the latest advancements in security technology with the newly introduced updates from Duo.