Author Archives: jmkyoung

Behind the Archives Door: Costumes and Textiles, Tuesday, April 11, 3-4pm, Archives Seminar Room, 2nd Floor, Collins Library

Posted on February 27, 2023 by jmkyoung

Archivists Jane Connelly and Olivia Inglin will display and discuss University of Puget Sound’s unique costume collections, which include a vintage band uniform, 1920s bathing suits, and the costumes of Broadway star Carol Lawrence.  View these rarely-seen artifacts and learn … Continue reading →

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Behind the Archives Door: Grit City Magazine, Tuesday, March 21, 3-4pm, Archives Seminar Room, 2nd Floor, Collins Library

Posted on February 27, 2023 by jmkyoung

According to its creators, Grit City Magazine “was founded on the notion that Tacoma has good stories to tell.”  Editor-in-Chief Sierra Hartman will be on-site to discuss journalism, publishing, and Tacoma’s rich history. Issues of Grit City will be available … Continue reading →

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Behind the Archives Door: Medieval Manuscripts:  A conversation with private collector Matt Brehe, Wednesday, March 22, 12-2pm

Posted on February 27, 2023 by jmkyoung

Matt is a Seattle based private collector of manuscripts and incunabula. A member of the Book Club of Washington, an organization dedicated to the culture of the book, Matt will bring several treasures to share including a book of hours, … Continue reading →

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Past Exhibits

Posted on February 22, 2023 by jmkyoung

The World Through Abby’s Eyes Exhibit (January 8, 2024 – April 30, 2024) Dreams (August 20 — November 17, 2023) Puget Sound Book Artists 12th Annual Members’ Exhibition (June 1 – July 31, 2023) Drawn to Tacoma: The illustrative art … Continue reading →

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Women & The Railroad, Saturday, March 18, 11am-3pm, Collins Memorial Library

Posted on February 21, 2023 by jmkyoung

Explore the contributions of women to the railroad industry with hands on activities, re-enactors, speakers, and a special art exhibit! Free, and all are welcome!

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Behind the Archives Door: Valentine’s Day Open House! Tuesday, February 14, 1-3pm, Archives Seminar Room, 2nd Floor, Collins Library

Posted on February 20, 2023 by jmkyoung

Drop by the Archives & Special Collections between 1pm and 3pm for a special open house dedicated to love in its myriad forms.  Handle rare artifacts from our collections – including love letters, vintage valentines, and beautiful rare books – … Continue reading →

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Collins Library Links: Love Data Week

Posted on February 20, 2023 by jmkyoung

Love Data Week (yes, it’s a real thing!)  Curious about the crime rate in the United States? Want to access census data? Curious about data related to Puget Sound students, faculty and staff? Need help with managing your own data? … Continue reading →

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Exhibits in the Library

Posted on February 15, 2023 by jmkyoung

Current Exhibit: Scripts, Scribes, and Scribbles (On display until April 26, 2023) This exhibit is all about hand lettering including medieval manuscripts, hand written books, 19th century penmanship textbooks, pens and inkwells, examples of contemporary calligraphy, personal handwritten journals and letters, writing … Continue reading →

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Curious about ChatGPT?

Posted on February 7, 2023 by jmkyoung

Curious about ChatGPT? Learn more about how the university is providing guidance. Check out this web page: https://www.pugetsound.edu/ai-based-writing-tools-guidance-and-policy

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Welcome

Posted on February 7, 2023 by jmkyoung

At Collins library you have access to experienced staff, including librarians, student peer research advisors, and subject experts.  We are happy to help you learn to use the library and find materials for your research papers and course assignments. We … Continue reading →

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