For a period of sixty years from 1906-1966 Brown University routinely had a live bear as a mascot that would make appearances at football games. This was quite a sight and during those sixty years a good deal of mishaps and adventures on campus involved the bear. This article is a humorous look at Brown's history of live bear mascots.
The "Chronicles of Brunonia" presents historical narratives of life at Brown University, inspired by the archival documents in John Hay Library and written by undergraduates. Most of the narratives here were written in creative nonfiction workshops taught by Beth Taylor …
