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From the Archives & Special Collections: Don’t RUNE it

I came across an interesting book the other day in the Archives & Special Collections about Viking runes and their meanings called The Book of Runes by Ralph Blum. The book is meant to be a guide to help gain … Continue reading

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Behind the Archives Door: Thursday, 9/10, 4 p.m., featuring Tiffany MacBain, Associate Professor of English, ‘I was cut out for the wilds’: The Landscape of Gender in the Journals of Abby Williams Hill

Join us for a look into the ongoing research of Tiffany MacBain, Associate Professor of English, as she draws on the Abby Williams Hill collection in the Archives & Special Collections. Many know 19th-century Tacoma local Abby Williams Hill as … Continue reading

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Dare to Dream! A Great Fantasy in the Popular Reading Collection!

Evie O’Neill, “America’s Sweetheart Seer,” can read objects to learn about the past. When communities fall victim to a mysterious sleeping sickness in New York City, Evie is called upon to deal with menacing magic of nightmares from which one … Continue reading

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From the Archives & Special Collections: Further Finding Aid Fun

Mss.027, Bills of Sale for the Purchase of Slaves: This collection includes three original handwritten receipts for the purchase of Slaves dated July 4, 1835, June 21, 1837, and September 19, 1845. Mss.028, T.H. Callaway letter to James R. Callaway: … Continue reading

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Welcome New and Returning Students!

Here are the library hours for the first three weeks of classes.  We will be closing at midnight Sunday-Thursday: Aug 31 – Sept 20 Mon – Thur 7:30 a.m. – 12 a.m. Fri 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sat 9 … Continue reading

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Books for the Popular Reading Collection

Come to school even when you don’t! Here are a few of the titles we added over the summer. The Popular Reading Collection can offer a chance to read current and fun materials just for the pleasure of reading. Visit … Continue reading

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From the Archives & Special Collections: Welcome to the World, New Finding Aids!

The Archives & Special Collections has so many wonderful resources, and with these 17 newly published finding aids, you’ll be able to learn more about all the A&SC has to offer with a quick online search! Mss.022, Leroy Ostransky papers: … Continue reading

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A Warm Welcome from Melanie Schaffer, Your Collins Library Peer Research Advisor!

To our new Loggers, welcome to Puget Sound! It’s only been a few days, but I hope you’re settling in nicely and finding a home here on campus. Right now your main focus might be getting to know new people … Continue reading

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Collins Library Welcomes Tracie Clawson

Welcome to Tracie Clawson Collins Library is pleased to welcome Tracie Clawson as our late evening supervisor.  Tracie has worked at St. Martin’s University in a variety of positions including Administrative Assistant, O’Grady Library, Executive Assistant – Office of the … Continue reading

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Collins Library Welcomes Katy Curtis – Humanities Librarian

Welcome to Katy Curtis Collins Memorial Library is delighted to welcome Katy Curtis as our new humanities librarian. Katy will join the liaison team and will be responsible for services in support of English, French Studies, Hispanic Studies, German Studies, … Continue reading

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