The Crucible was a student journal, published monthly between the years 1892 and 1921 in a total of 27 volumes. The first issue was that of October 1892, and nine issues were published that first year by students of the State Normal School. The pioneer editors wished to give the proper deserved attention to the important subject of pedagogy, and to reflect the literary atmosphere of the school. There were also hopes to give the general news of the school and to bring alumni tidings from Alma Mater. The first issue includes literary pieces, poetry, editorials, news of faculty and students, appointments to the faculty, obituaries, and a considerable number of ads. Volumes at first were 10" in height and bound in red. The last of this size, Volume 23, was for the 1914-1915 academic year. Beginning with Volume 4, the June issue was a commencement issue. Usually, but not always, the commencement issue was bound in with the others. During the 1914, 1915, and 1916 summer sessions, the Crucible was published in tabloid form, on newsprint, and this practice was followed in the 1915-1916 academic year, with pages approximately 16 x 22 inches. These two years are bound in green buckram in two pieces. The title Crucible Magazine began in 1917, reverting to the 10" format until the last issue in Fall 1920, which is a student directory. Throughout, the issues and parts are numbered irregularly, particularly the summer issues. The Crucible was succeeded by the Mirror, which began in 1919. The magazine is cataloged as LB1840 G7444 C78. No issues were published during 1918 (World War I). A special issue on race relations was published on May 28, 1969 (v. 29, no. 1). A copy has been bound with the 1968-1969 Mirror and also filed with the Dean of Students materials (RG9 S1 F1).