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From the Archives & Special Collections: Eunice Williams

Posted on February 21, 2018 by jmkyoung

One of the most important ways that the Archives & Special Collections collects new materials is through donations from students and alumni. Eunice Williams Goldsmith ’51 is an excellent example of this; she donated a significant collection of photographs in … Continue reading →

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Issue Number 47

Posted on February 20, 2018 by jmkyoung

For centuries people and organizations have tried to ban books and other materials ranging from the Bible to Harry Potter. Every September librarians put up displays for Banned Books Week in order to celebrate freedom of speech and our freedom … Continue reading →

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From the Stacks – a few of our favorites – 1900: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Posted on February 20, 2018 by jmkyoung

L. Frank Baum set out to write a fairy tale for children that was specifically American, not European.  His work became popular immediately and the characters, tropes and phrases that he created remain recognizable to most Americans today, even if … Continue reading →

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Research Tip #4: Generate multiple research questions

Posted on February 20, 2018 by jmkyoung
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Take a look inside the White House…

Posted on February 16, 2018 by jmkyoung

Michael Wolff shares a riveting story that’s just as fiery and volatile as Trump himself.  Wolff provides an abundance of detail on the chaos in the Oval Office. The questions he answers include: What do President Trump’s staff really think … Continue reading →

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From the Stacks – A few of our favorites – 1896: The Island of Doctor Moreau

Posted on February 14, 2018 by jmkyoung

While not H.G. Wells’ best writing, this sci-fi novel does exemplify his uncanny knack for subject matter that seems to predict future (though with a much longer lead time than Michael Crichton). The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection … Continue reading →

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Research Tip #3: Question Your Sources

Posted on February 14, 2018 by jmkyoung
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From the Archives & Special Collections: Whale you be my Valentine? Dolphinitely!

Posted on February 13, 2018 by jmkyoung

Happy Valentine’s Day, Loggers! Love is in the air on this fine Wednesday, and many of you are off to another day of classes, consumed by papers, readings, projects, presentations, and more! So for those of you who woke up … Continue reading →

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Letterpress Printing: Jennifer Farrell, Starshaped Press, Thursday, April 5th, 4:00-6:00pm, Archives Seminar Room, Collins Library

Posted on February 12, 2018 by jmkyoung

Since 1999, Jennifer Farrell has operated Starshaped Press in Chicago, focusing on printing everything from business cards to posters, as well as custom commissions, wholesale ephemera and limited edition prints & books. All work in the studio is done with … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to live forever…

Posted on February 9, 2018 by jmkyoung

Rachel is a woman with a problem: immortal life. Her recent troubles―widowhood, a failing business, an unemployed middle-aged son―are only the latest of her problems. In the 2,000 years since she made a spiritual bargain to save the life of … Continue reading →

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