Although Latinos have been a part of Iowa’s population since the 19th century, nobody has ever bothered to write down their history. “There have been so many Latinas who have lived and worked and raised their families here, who have really changed the state of Iowa, but we know so few of their stories,” saidContinue reading “UI Libraries Gathering Stories Of Iowa’s Latina Immigrant History”

The Iowa Conservation and Preservation Consortium (ICPC) and University of Iowa Libraries will host a series of day-long preservation workshops held at four locations across the state in June. The preservation sessions are designed for archivists, conservators, county clerks, curators, genealogists, librarians, museum workers, registrars, volunteers and anyone who cares about conserving and preserving ourContinue reading “UI Libraries To Co-Host Material Preservation Training Program”

Irving Weber is going online. A collection of stories written by Iowa City’s beloved historian and Iowa City Press-Citizen columnist is being digitized by the University of Iowa Libraries’ Digital Library Services Department. “Irving Weber loved to share his stories of old Iowa City, and I think he would be pleased to share these storiesContinue reading “UI Libraries Brings Irving Weber To The Internet”