The most famous and enduring folklore spirit associated with Illinois State University is the ghost of Angeline "Ange" Milner, the university's legendary first head librarian who served the institution with fierce dedication for decades. According to campus legend, her deep devotion to library silence and book organization kept her spirit tethered to the historic campus buildings. Students and staff over the generations have shared spooky tales of sudden cold drafts, mysterious footsteps, and sharp "shushing" sounds echoing near historical book archives.