My Favorite Things (a la Special Collections) by Hannah Hacker For the past two and a half years, I have had the honor to work as a graduate assistant at the University of Iowa Special Collections. I am thrilled about graduating from my Library Science and Book Arts program this semester, and I am excitedContinue reading “A Special Goodbye from Hannah Hacker”
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Creating First-hand Experiences with Manuscript Open Houses
Below is a reflection from Micaela Terronez, Olson Graduate Assistant, on the “Manuscripts at Special Collections” open houses. Can I really touch it? One curious visitor asked this question in amazement as they gazed at one of the twenty-one visiting manuscripts from Les Enluminures, a gallery of unique text manuscripts with locations in New York,Continue reading “Creating First-hand Experiences with Manuscript Open Houses”
Stories Worth Telling: a talk with WWII Veteran Carroll Steinbeck
Driving along Highway 77, there is a small sign indicating the way to Rubio, Iowa. I nearly miss it, but catch the sign in time to make a sharp turn down what looks to be the main road in this town of 35 people. I pull into Carroll Steinbeck’s driveway. He’s waiting for me, announcingContinue reading “Stories Worth Telling: a talk with WWII Veteran Carroll Steinbeck”
Lessons from an Olson
The University of Iowa Libraries Special Collections is looking for the next Olson Graduate Research Assistant. If you are a graduate student, or an incoming graduate student, find out more here. However, you might be asking what does being the Olson Graduate Research Assistant actually mean? Well, who better to explain that then those with theContinue reading “Lessons from an Olson”
Herky’s Birthday Celebration
Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated with us!
Reflections of UI’s Furry and Feathery Mascots
As we get ready to celebrate Herky’s 70th birthday, curator of the “Hatching Herky” exhibit, Chloe Waryan, looks back on her experiences and Iowa mascots of old. In the summer of 2018, I was fortunate enough to be awarded an internship at the University of Iowa Special Collections and University Archives in which I wasContinue reading “Reflections of UI’s Furry and Feathery Mascots”
Seth Torchia goes to Washington
Special Collections student worker Seth Torchia spent a fascinating summer interning at the National Archives. We are excited for Seth to have had this wonderful opportunity and asked him to share his experiences below. This summer, I interned at the National Archives assisting with the Lincoln Archives Digital Project. The Lincoln Archives Digital Project is aContinue reading “Seth Torchia goes to Washington”
Manuscripts in the Curriculum comes to Special Collections
With the new school year beginning, Special Collections has brought in 21 new manuscripts for the fall semester for professors, students, and enthusiasts to enjoy and learn from. These manuscripts are on loan from Les Enluminures, a company with locations in Paris, New York and Chicago. Les Enluminures was created to offer a large andContinue reading “Manuscripts in the Curriculum comes to Special Collections”
Changes Coming to Special Collections this Fall
This fall brings several big changes to Special Collections that we are excited to share with you! We will soon be introducing Aeon, our new reading room management tool. This new system for patrons will be used in Special Collections, the John Martin Rare Book Room at Hardin Library, and the Cantor Rare Book RoomContinue reading “Changes Coming to Special Collections this Fall”
Micaela Terronez’s RBMS Conference Report
“What is special to you?” Environmental activist and Beyond Dirty Fuels creator Bryan Parras presented this question during the final plenary at the Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS) conference in New Orleans. Despite the simplicity, I felt at a loss for a response. Sure, many things are important to me—family, education, my love forContinue reading “Micaela Terronez’s RBMS Conference Report”