The following was written by Camille Davis, curatorial assistant to Dr. Eric Ensley Jacques Auguste de Thou (8 October 1553, Paris – 7 May 1617, Paris), also known by his Latin name, Thuanus, was a French historian and president of the Parliament of Paris. He was also the key negotiator in the Edict of NantesContinue reading “Jacques Auguste de Thou, the romantic”
Category Archives: Educational
Monica Ong: An Asian-American Visual Poet
The following is written by Olson Graduate Research Assistant Matrice Young Special Collections & Archives recently acquired two artists books from Monica Ong, a second generation Chinese-Filipino American woman born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Her family history, like many Americans, is a complex one. During World War II, her grandparents left Fujian, China and immigrated to Manila in the Philippines. There, both of her parentsContinue reading “Monica Ong: An Asian-American Visual Poet”
Thankful for Indigenous Foods: Native American Cookbooks in Special Collections
The following is written by Olson Graduate Research Assistant, Rachel Miller-Haughton This article will use the words ‘Native American’ and ‘Indigenous’ to refer to the people and cuisines mentioned. Other words, some of which are considered offensive or slurs, are used in these books, and are only mentioned if necessary, in direct quotes. November isContinue reading “Thankful for Indigenous Foods: Native American Cookbooks in Special Collections”
Insights Gained Regarding Illustrations in Books of Hours
“From the Classroom” is a series that features some of the great work and research from students who visit our collections. Below is a blog by Allison Clark from Dr. Beth Yale’s class Transition from Manuscript to Print (HIST: 4920:0001). Insights Gained Regarding Illustrations in Books of Hours By Allison Clark Entering Special Collections forContinue reading “Insights Gained Regarding Illustrations in Books of Hours”
Brokaw’s Press Passes Grant Access to Unique History
The following is written by Humanities for the Public Good Intern Patrick Johnson Tom Brokaw is a name synonymous with journalism, and the journalism that many strive for. His career spans decades and his resume includes trips across several continents and countries, meetings with some of the most famous and infamous world leaders and covering some of the mostContinue reading “Brokaw’s Press Passes Grant Access to Unique History”
Anti-Asian Racism Historically Archived
“From the Classroom” is a series that features some of the great work and research from students who visit our collections. Below is a blog by Robert Henderson from Dr. Jennifer Burek Pierce’s class “History of Readers and Reading” (SLIS:5600:0001). A note from the University Libraries: Some resources in our collections may contain offensive stereotypes,Continue reading “Anti-Asian Racism Historically Archived”
Read Behind the Lines: Recovering Deleted Verses in a 15th-century Manuscript
“From the Classroom” is a series that features some of the great work and research from students who visit our collections. Below is a blog by Laura Moser from Dr. Jennifer Burek Pierce’s class “History of Readers and Reading” (SLIS:5600:0001). Read Behind the Lines: Recovering Deleted Verses in a 15th-century Manuscript By Laura Moser SomeContinue reading “Read Behind the Lines: Recovering Deleted Verses in a 15th-century Manuscript”
A Look “Behind the Green Door”
“From the Classroom” is a series that features some of the great work and research from students who visit our collections. Below is a blog by Alexandra Larson from Dr. Jennifer Burek Pierce’s class “History of Readers and Reading” (SLIS:5600:0001) A Look “Behind the Green Door” By Alexandra Larson “I always thought Penny Parker wasContinue reading “A Look “Behind the Green Door””
Science Fiction’s Forgotten Femfanzines
“From the Classroom” is a series that features some of the great work and research from students who visit our collections. Below is a blog by Michael Willis from Dr. Jennifer Burek Pierce’s class “History of Readers and Reading” (SLIS:5600:0001) Science Fiction’s Forgotten Femfanzines By Michael Willis Black Flames emerged from the recesses of theContinue reading “Science Fiction’s Forgotten Femfanzines”
Civilian Conservation Corps, Civilian Climate Corps: The CCC Then and Now
The following is written by Olson Graduate Research Assistant, Rachel Miller-Haughton The Civilian Conservation Corps was a program established in 1933 under Franklin Delano Roosevelt to provide jobs for “young, unemployed men during the Great Depression.” As a program, it existed for 9 years and employed about 3 million men across the country, ages 17 to 28,Continue reading “Civilian Conservation Corps, Civilian Climate Corps: The CCC Then and Now”