The University Libraries is seeking nominations for the Arthur Benton University Librarian’s Award for Excellence. Funded by a generous endowment, this prestigious award acknowledges a library staff member’s professional contributions […]
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University of Iowa Libraries names Carmelita Pickett Associate University Librarian
Carmelita Pickett, collection development officer at Texas A&M University Libraries, has been named associate university librarian for the University of Iowa, effective October 13. Pickett joined the university libraries at […]
Art Library Open
The Art Library is again open in Art Building West. Interim hours (Aug 11-22) are 8:30a – 12:00p and 1:00p – 5:00 p M-F (closed Sat and Sun). For more […]
Art Library materials usage during flood.
As a result of the closing of Art Building West (ABW), the staff of the Art Library have made arrangements to provide resources for art faculty and students. Art Library […]
Art Library CLOSED
With the closure of Art Building West (ABW) due to possible flooding, the Art Library will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on July 2 until further notice. Materials on Reserve […]
Tamales and Juneteenth Cakes: Race, Recipes and Citizenship
Friday, March 28th, 2014 at 4:00p.m. Iowa Women’s Archives 3rd Floor, Main Library University of Iowa Speakers: Katherine Massoth, Ph.D. candidate Susan Stanfield, Ph.D.
Check out books and eat them too… Edible Books Festival, April 1
The University of Iowa Libraries invites faculty, staff, students, and the community to celebrate the annual International Edible Books Festival April 1 by crafting a delicious book to share and, […]
We have just finished breakfast, and it is six o clock
Head Qrs. 1st Brig., 1st Div., 11th A.C. Nashville Febry. 24th 1864 My Dear Wife We have just finished breakfast, & it is six o clock. In another hour, we will be on the march. The Column will be in … Continue reading →
I am happy to hear that you enjoy such good health
Head Quarters, 1st Brig., 1st Div., 11th A.C. Nashville Febry. 22nd 1864 My Dear Wife Your letter of the 15th came to hand this evening.1 I am happy to hear that you enjoy such good health. I telegraphed to you this … Continue reading →
I suppose you have had such a happy visit from the Boys home that you could hardly find time to write any letters
Chattanooga Tenn 21st of Feb. 1864 Dear Sister Mary Yesterday I received yours of the 17th inst. the first one that I have received from you for some time but I suppose you have had such a happy visit from … Continue reading →