Author Archives: jmkyoung

From the Archives & Special Collections: Abby Williams Hill

Posted on November 19, 2019 by jmkyoung

The Archives & Special Collections is home to over 70 manuscript collections, which are collections of personal or family papers. These collections contain materials that relate to the people, history, economy, and politics of the Pacific Northwest region and the … Continue reading →

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Ali Wong’s heartfelt and hilarious letters to her daughters

Posted on November 18, 2019 by jmkyoung

The sharp insights and humor are even more personal in this completely original collection compared to Ali Wong’s Netflix special Baby Cobra. She shares the wisdom she’s learned from a life in comedy and reveals stories from her life off … Continue reading →

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Research Marathon! November 19 & 20, 2019, 7:00pm-11:00pm, Library 118

Posted on November 18, 2019 by jmkyoung

Get started on your research projects! November 19 & 20 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Library 118 Help available from Collins Peer Research Advisors, Librarians, and Peer Writing advisors from the CWLT! Hot beverages & snacks provided!

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From the Archives & Special Collections: Best Beard in Show

Posted on November 12, 2019 by jmkyoung

It is “No-Shave November,” an annual event which raises awareness and money to fight cancer. Here in the Archives & Special Collections we thought it would be an appropriate time to touch on a fun Puget Sound tradition from days … Continue reading →

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An unreal journey of self-discovery

Posted on November 12, 2019 by jmkyoung

In a sprawling mansion filled with peculiar treasures, January Scaller is a curiosity herself. As the ward of the wealthy Mr. Locke, she feels little different from the artifacts that decorate the halls: carefully maintained, largely ignored, and utterly out … Continue reading →

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From the Archives & Special Collections: Clarissa Sligh

Posted on November 5, 2019 by jmkyoung

Have you seen the beautiful paper cranes installed in the front of the library? The cranes were created by Clarissa Sligh, an African American artist and essayist who combines photography and text into powerful narrative artworks, artist books, and installations … Continue reading →

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A story of sacrifice, bravery, and sibling devotion!

Posted on November 4, 2019 by jmkyoung

Four years ago, aliens kidnapped most of mankind, leaving behind those they deemed unworthy―the “last picked.” The future for Sam is bleak and unthinkable. A galaxy away from her twin brother, she is a pawn in the aliens’ bloody civil … Continue reading →

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Collins Library Links – The Library as Publisher

Posted on November 4, 2019 by jmkyoung

The Library as Publisher Lever Press:  Did you know that the Collins Library is one of the founding members of the Lever Press?  The Press arises out of an initiative of the Oberlin Group to study how the libraries of … Continue reading →

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A comical recount of all the annoyances in life!

Posted on October 29, 2019 by jmkyoung

      The writer and producer of some of the most popular television comedies of all time (Family Guy, Will & Grace, and Vicious), and the creator of the most wickedly funny Instagram accounts there are, Gary Janetti turns … Continue reading →

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From the Archives & Special Collections: Halloween and Haunted Houses

Posted on October 29, 2019 by jmkyoung

Halloween is right around the corner, so here at the Archives & Special Collections we thought it would be a good idea to dive in and see what the ghosts of students past did for this spooky holiday. In 1979, … Continue reading →

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