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From the Archives & Special Collections: A Welcome Message from the new Archivist & Special Collections Librarian

Posted on September 6, 2017 by jmkyoung

Hello! My name is Adriana Flores and I’m the brand new Archivist & Special Collections Librarian at the University of Puget Sound. I started working at the university in July and I’ve had a busy two months on campus so … Continue reading →

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Bill & Vicky Stewart, Exploring Text & Image: A Conversation About Artists’ Books, Tuesday, October 3, 1 p.m., Archives & Special Collections Seminar room

Posted on August 30, 2017 by jmkyoung

Please mark your calendar for a return of Bill & Vicky! Bill and Vicky own Vamp & Tramp, a unique business representing over 400 fine press and book artists from around the world. They will share examples from their collection. … Continue reading →

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Events at Collins Library – Summer 2017

Posted on August 29, 2017 by jmkyoung

JUNE Thursday, June 8:  Puget Sound Book Artists 2017 – Exhibit Opening Northwest Musings – Celebrate Unique Books that capture the spirit of the Northwest. June 1 – July 28, 2017 Opening Reception: 5:00–7:00 p.m., The Link, Collins Library. Thursday, … Continue reading →

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Behind the Archives Door: Debut of the “Refashioning Identity” Collection, Wednesday, September 13, 4 p.m., Archives & Special Collections Seminar Room

Posted on August 15, 2017 by jmkyoung

Contributors to the campus and community embroidery project “Refashioning Identity” will gather to view the collection and share remarks about their work. Artist and stitcher Diana Weymar will join this event to share updates on her own work and exciting … Continue reading →

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Behind the Archives Door: Alicia Bailey presents “Artists Books on the Road” Monday, September 11, 4 p.m., Archives & Special Collections Seminar Room

Posted on August 14, 2017 by jmkyoung

Denver based curator and artists’ book dealer Alicia Bailey (abecedarian Gallery) will be giving an informal Artists Books on the Road presentation. The presentation will provide a unique opportunity to learn more about this engaging and intimate approach to art … Continue reading →

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SPLC Campus Resources to Counter the Alt-Right Movement

Posted on August 14, 2017 by jmkyoung

The Southern Poverty Law Center has created a new set of campus resources to counter the alt-right movement. SPLC releases campus guide to countering ‘alt-right’ – With college students returning to class in the coming weeks, the SPLC released a new … Continue reading →

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Behind the Archives Door: Thursday, September 7, David Wertheimer, “Collecting Incunabula”, 4 p.m., Archives & Special Collections Seminar room

Posted on August 9, 2017 by jmkyoung

Thursday, September 7:  Behind the Archives Door: Collecting Incunabula. David Wertheimer, an avid collector of early printed books and a Director at the Gates Foundation, will share his story of collecting. Many of the books that he owns, all printed … Continue reading →

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Behind the Archives Door: A Conversation with Clarissa Sligh, Tuesday, September 5, 5:30-7 p.m., Collins Library

Posted on July 31, 2017 by jmkyoung

Join us for a conversation with visual artist and social activist Clarissa Sligh. For over 30 years, Sligh has woven together the cultural, historical, personal and political to explore concepts of memory and transmutation, and perceptions of boundaries and identity: … Continue reading →

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Mare Made Artist Reception, Thursday, September 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Collins Library

Posted on July 31, 2017 by jmkyoung

Thursday, September 14, 2017 4:30–6:30 p.m. (Informal Remarks by Mare at 5:30 p.m.) Collins Library August 21, 2017 – January 19, 2018. Mare Made, spans over 4 decades of the work of local artist Mare Blocker. Teacher, mentor, writer, illustrator, … Continue reading →

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Library Search Tool Primo Gets an Upgrade in early August!

Posted on July 19, 2017 by jmkyoung

The Collins Memorial Library search tool Primo is getting an upgrade in early August as part of a collaborative regional effort by the Orbis Cascade Alliance, the Pacific Northwest consortium of academic libraries that also delivers the popular resource sharing … Continue reading →

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