Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. Prior to European settlement the land that DelVal stands on was home to the Lenni-Lenape. The artifacts below provide a glimpse back in time when this area was predominately primeval forest intersected by Lenape trails that connected villages, quarries, and campsites.
These stone artifacts were found on DelVal property during an archaeological survey conducted prior to the construction of the Route 202 Parkway. In the bottom left is a Perkiomen Broadspear point made from jasper. To its right is a small quartz core from which smaller projectile points or tools were made. The three flakes on the top show some of the stages in the tool making process and the variety of materials used: on the far left is a jasper intermediate thinning flake; in the middle is a crude chert thinning flake; and on the far right a crude quartz thinning flake.
To learn more about the Lenni-Lenape visit the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania website.
Mission Statement
Housed in the Joseph Krauskopf Memorial Library, the mission of the Delaware Valley University Archives is to collect, preserve, and make accessible materials that record the history of the university. The collections highlight the activities of the university’s founder, students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni, and benefactors. In support of the university’s teaching mission, the archives works closely with faculty to provide students opportunities to appreciate the research value of archival materials while learning about Delaware Valley University’s unique history.
From Farm School to University
In 1896, Dr. Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf opened the National Farm School in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Inspired by discussions with Leo Tolstoy, Krauskopf hoped to train Jewish immigrants in the United States as farmers. The school emphasized "science with practice."
The school underwent several name changes through the years:
National Agricultural College in 1948
Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture in 1960
Delaware Valley University in 2015
Alma Mater
By the winding banks of Neshaminy,
Stands our Alma Mater dear.
We look o'er your fields we love,
Cherished year by year.
All hail your colors, Green and Gold,
As they proudly wave on high.
Treasured mem'ries fond and true
In our hearts will lie.
With your inspiration great,
Ever forward we will go,
Fearless of the tasks ahead,
Conquering each foe.
To you, our college, let us sing
Praises of your honored name.
Courage, strength and unity,
Build an endless fame.