The Citadel is South Carolina’s military college, tracing its history back to 1822.  It sits on 300 acres of land on the Ashley River and today offers 5 bachelor’s degrees in 18 areas, 6 master’s degrees in 13 areas, and one specialist degree in 2 areas.  It has been designated an Essential Military College, and its ROTC detachments offer commissions in th Army, Air Force, Marine corps, or Navy.  The Citadel has a long history of contributing its public documents to the State Library.  This month the Library received some unique items that document the past year at the school, including the impressive graduation ceremony. 

Alumni News (Spring) includes photos of the graduating class and of Citadel fathers and grandfathers presenting diplomas. 

The Citadel Fact Book 2008 provides a ready source of information about the College, including history, personnel, statistics, and finances.  This edition is spiral bound with tabbed sections for easy use.  Color charts and diagrams add to the presentation. 

The Gold Star Journal 2009 showcases exemplary scholary nonfiction works of the students. 

Finally, the school sends the Library one copy of its Sphinx, the yearbook which is a truly beautiful collection of text and photographs of the students, the school, the faculty and officers, and the local surroundings.  A beautiful book!