Category Archives: From the Archives

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University of Puget Sound Digital Collections Now on JSTOR

Posted on September 16, 2024 by jmkyoung

The Collins Memorial Library hosts a number of digital collections that include scholarship and creative works of the faculty, staff and students, collections capturing the history of the University, digitized archival collections, and other collections that are used across campus … Continue reading →

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Logger Lore: Fall Traditions at Puget Sound Exhibit, Aug. 26 – Dec. 16, Collins Library Link

Posted on August 19, 2024 by jmkyoung

Step into Fall semester with Logger Lore: Fall Traditions at Puget Sound, a new exhibit celebrating the back-to-school traditions that build community and camaraderie on campus.  Explore the history of Homecoming, discover unique student clubs, celebrate academic excellence, and learn … Continue reading →

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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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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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The Wonderful World of Pop-Up Books: The Stanley W. Hess Collection

Posted on April 5, 2022 by jmkyoung

Collins Library is delighted to announce the gift of 150 pop-up books from retired art librarian, Stanley W. Hess. Hess currently lives in Bremerton and is the curator of the Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum, a division formerly of Evergreen Children’s … Continue reading →

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From the Archives & Special Collections: Women’s Suffrage Postcards

Posted on November 9, 2020 by jmkyoung

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed the constitutional right of women to vote. In honor of this, we are highlighting our Collection of Women’s Suffrage materials, which includes postcards, photographs, and … Continue reading →

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From the Archives & Special Collections: The Abby Williams Hill Journals

Posted on October 27, 2020 by jmkyoung

In August 2019, the Archives & Special Collections received a Washington Digital Heritage grant to digitize, transcribe, and make available online nine journals written by the artist Abby Williams Hill (1861-1943). These journals focus on Hill’s travels throughout the United … Continue reading →

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