The following is written by Museum Studies Intern Joy Curry. This 14th-century book of hours may be tiny, but it is jam-packed with beasts, ranging from fish to lions to feathered dragons. It’s a marvel that so much of the art has survived, especially since the book is missing 19 miniatures. Fortunately for us, theContinue reading “Beware of marginal monsters”
Author Archives: Elizabeth Riordan
Welcome Isabel Cazares
We are happy to welcome Isabel Cazares as our new instruction and outreach librarian. In this position, Isabel will be working with both the University of Iowa Libraries and the Stanley Museum of Art to increase visibility and usability of our deep and distinctive art collections through object-based learning in the classroom. Isabel comes toContinue reading “Welcome Isabel Cazares”
Voices from the stacks: Corita Kent
The following is written by Olson Graduate Research Assistant, Kaylee Swinford. Corita Kent was an American artist, educator, activist, and former religious sister. With a rebellious spirit, Corita was a pioneering designer, who produced a body of work for over three decades combining themes of spirituality, hope, peace, and acceptance. Inspired by the popular PopContinue reading “Voices from the stacks: Corita Kent”
Remembering Frank Paluka
We are saddened to announce the Feb. 15, 2025, passing of Frank Paluka, former director of Special Collections at the University of Iowa Libraries. Frank joined Special Collections in 1961, becoming the head of the department in 1962. He remained in this position until March of 1986. Under Frank’s direction, Special Collections’ holdings of rareContinue reading “Remembering Frank Paluka”
Language of flowers speaks volumes
The following is written by museum intern student Joy Curry. Valentine’s Day is, among other things, a common time to give and receive flowers. If you visited a florist this last holiday, you might have seen some explanations on what flowers mean. You may have heard of the symbolism attached to different colors of rosesContinue reading “Language of flowers speaks volumes”
Voices from the Stacks: Phillip G. Hubbard
The following is written by Olson Graduate Research Assistant Anne Moore. Phillip G. Hubbard was an engineering professor, administrator, civil rights champion, and distinguished member of the University of Iowa community. He was the first Black professor at the university and spent more than 40 years advocating for students and providing counsel to sixContinue reading “Voices from the Stacks: Phillip G. Hubbard”
New acquisition, Neue Jugend, imparts Dada history
The following is written by curator Timothy Shipe Among the International Dada Archive’s latest acquisitions are several issues of the Berlin journal Neue Jugend, founded in early 1914 by two student poets, Heinz Barger and Friedrich Hollaender. Neue Jugend is a telling example of how the Berlin dadaists managed to elude wartime government censorship. TheContinue reading “New acquisition, Neue Jugend, imparts Dada history”
Hiring for Maps Collection Graduate Assistant
Calling graduate students looking to chart their next year! Applications are open for two graduate assistantships for hands on work in the University of Iowa Special Collections and Archives. In addition to the Olson Graduate Research Assistant search, we are seeking a graduate student to help navigate the Map Collection. Find the full postings onContinue reading “Hiring for Maps Collection Graduate Assistant”
10 Weird Tales Covers to Haunt Your Halloween
The following is written by graduate student worker Theo Prineas Sometimes, when I’m hunched over a desk in the back of the Hevelin pulps’ windowless archive room, the lights – which are set to a motion-sensing timer – go out. As I jump up and wave my arms to reactivate them, I expect a chalky-dryContinue reading “10 Weird Tales Covers to Haunt Your Halloween”
Voices from the Stacks: Los Bailadores Zapatistas and the Latino Native American Cultural Center
The following is written by Olson Graduate Research Assistant Anne Moore. Last week, the Latino-Native American Alumni Alliance (LANA3) gathered on campus to celebrate more than 50 years of the Latino Native American Cultural Center (LNACC) at the University of Iowa. In 1971, three students—Rusty Barceló, Ruth Pushetonequa, and Tony Zavala—founded the the Chicano IndianContinue reading “Voices from the Stacks: Los Bailadores Zapatistas and the Latino Native American Cultural Center”