Traveling exhibit to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death The University of Iowa Libraries has been selected as the host site for the state of Iowa for First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare, a national traveling exhibition of the Shakespeare First Folio, one of the world’s most treasured books. The Folger ShakespeareContinue reading “University of Iowa Libraries to host Shakespeare’s First Folio exhibition in 2016”
Category Archives: Special Collections
Ghosts in the Stacks (and free popcorn)!
Looking for a spooky way to start off your Halloween weekend? Craving some free, freshly popped popcorn? Stop by the Main Library Learning Commons for a look at some of the scariest items housed in the Special Collections and University Archives department. With items ranging from truly disturbing illustrations, to stories of local hauntings, there’sContinue reading “Ghosts in the Stacks (and free popcorn)!”
David McCartney selected to 2013 Archives Leadership Institute
In a competitive application process consisting of nearly 100 candidates, David McCartney has been selected as a participant in the 2013 Archives Leadership Institute. David has been the University of Iowa Archivist in the Department of Special Collections and University Archives, University of Iowa Libraries, since January 2001. He currently serves as chair of theContinue reading “David McCartney selected to 2013 Archives Leadership Institute”
Intriguing Ink: Newspapers and Pamphlets from 1812
What was happening in the world of print in 1812? Special Collections & University Archives are hosting an open house featuring the newspapers, pamphlets, and books published in 1812. This event is part of the series of 1812 events around Iowa City for the 200th anniversary of both Napoleon’s failed campaign in Russia and theContinue reading “Intriguing Ink: Newspapers and Pamphlets from 1812”
Pathways to Iowa – Exhibit Opening, Sept 12 at noon
Join Iowa Women’s Archives Curator Kären Mason and faculty members Omar Valerio-Jiménez and Claire Fox for a brown-bag discussion of Iowa women’s history at the opening of the newest exhibit at the UI Main Library. “Pathways to Iowa: Migration Stories from the Iowa Women’s Archives” explores a theme common to many of the collections: migration.Continue reading “Pathways to Iowa – Exhibit Opening, Sept 12 at noon”
Harry Potter and the Quest for Enlightenment
Dragons, mandrakes, and potions have taken over the cases outside Special Collections & University Archives! Students in Donna Parsons’ Honors Seminar titled “Harry Potter and the Quest for Enlightenment” have curated an exhibit using materials from Special Collections. The exhibit is one part of a semester long project utilizing Special Collections materials for research. TheContinue reading “Harry Potter and the Quest for Enlightenment”
Significant Science Fiction Collection comes to the University of Iowa Libraries
Collection encompasses 100 years of material. The University of Iowa Libraries has acquired a significant collection of pulp magazines, fanzines, and science fiction books owned by the late James L. “Rusty” Hevelin. The collection encompasses nearly one hundred years of material, documenting in great detail the development of science fiction, popular culture, and participatory fanContinue reading “Significant Science Fiction Collection comes to the University of Iowa Libraries”
Riot Grrrl: Finding a voice
UI Libraries, Mission Creek Festival host zine open house and interactive exhibition March 30 In conjunction with the Mission Creek Festival of music and literature, the Special Collections department at the University of Iowa Libraries will host “The Zine Dream and the Riot Grrrl Scene” from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 30. A cooperativeContinue reading “Riot Grrrl: Finding a voice”
Barrett research with Libraries’ Special Collections reveals secrets of old paper
Research by a University of Iowa led team reveals new information about why paper made hundreds of years ago often holds up better over time than more modern paper. Led by Timothy Barrett, director of papermaking facilities at the UI Center for the Book, the team analyzed 1,578 historical papers made between the 14th andContinue reading “Barrett research with Libraries’ Special Collections reveals secrets of old paper”
The Forever War is UI Libraries BookMarks Statue
Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature and three Johnson County public libraries unveiled 25 unique BookMark statues FRIDAY, JUNE 3, kicking off what is believed to be the first public art display in the world to celebrate reading and writing. These gigantic statues were created by artists from throughout the Midwest and will be onContinue reading “The Forever War is UI Libraries BookMarks Statue”