# @rutgersu on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DTf0B_DDfLe
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/42668645-rutgersu-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-01-14T16:02:27.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Rutgers University (@RutgersU) — https://gondola.cc/RutgersU

## Caption

Before Springsteen, Dylan and Joplin rocked “The Barn,” one of Rutgers’ most famous alums opened it: Paul Robeson.

On Jan. 14, 1932, Robeson returned to his alma mater as an international star to kick off the first winter concert series at the brand-new College Avenue Gym.

Legend has it, his rendition of “Old Man River” so moved the sold-out crowd, Robeson had to do seven encores before he could close the concert.

Legacy lives here. 
#RutgersHistory #PaulRobeson #TheBarn #RUArchives50th

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thebarn, ruarchives50th, rutgershistory, paulrobeson

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