The following was written by Curator of Books and Maps, Eric Ensley Iowa’s Medieval Manuscripts Collection has gone to the dogs, or at least to a new book with dog-themed decoration. Just in time for the tulips blooming across Iowa, our newest medieval book, a beautifully decorated book of hours, comes to us from late medievalContinue reading “Iowa’s Medieval Manuscripts Collection Goes to the Dogs”
Author Archives: Elizabeth Riordan
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””
An Activist’s Legacy: Ayako Mori Costantino
The following is written by Olson Graduate Research Assistant, Rachel Miller-Haughton Ayako Mori Costantino was a Japanese-American woman whose work with the communities she lived in and belonged to left a lasting impact. Her papers were donated to the Iowa Women’s Archives (IWA) and include photos, letters, books, audio tapes, and memorabilia from her life. Born in Sacramento, California in 1924, AyakoContinue reading “An Activist’s Legacy: Ayako Mori Costantino “
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”
Stepping into the life of Julia Booker Thompson
“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 Alexa Starry from Dr. Jennifer Burek Pierce’s class “History of Readers and Reading” (SLIS:5600:0001) Stepping into the life of Julia Booker Thompson Alexa Starry Cookbooks are a wonderful wayContinue reading “Stepping into the life of Julia Booker Thompson”
17th Century Armenian Bookbinding Traditions
“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 Natasha Otteson from Dr. Jennifer Burek Pierce’s class “History of Readers and Reading” (SLIS:5600:0001) 17th Century Armenian Bookbinding Traditions By Natasha Otteson The University of Iowa Libraries has aContinue reading “17th Century Armenian Bookbinding Traditions”
Brokaw Papers Capture 55 Years of Journalism History
At the end of January of 2021, NBC News Anchor and Correspondent Tom Brokaw announced his retirement after a remarkable 55 years of journalism. Brokaw started his television career right here in Iowa, working at KTIV in Sioux City. He moved on KMTV in Omaha, Nebraska and then to WSB-TV in Atlanta, Georgia. By 1966,Continue reading “Brokaw Papers Capture 55 Years of Journalism History”
Cookbooks, Citation, and Community
“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 Breanna Himschoot from Dr. Jennifer Burek Pierce’s class “History of Readers and Reading” (SLIS:5600:0001) Cookbooks, Citation, and Community By Breanna Himschoot Under its bright lavender marbled binding, this handwrittenContinue reading “Cookbooks, Citation, and Community”
Djuna Barnes’ Ladies Almanack: An almanac like no other
The following is written by Curator of Books and Maps Eric Ensley March is women’s history month, and it feels appropriate to turn towards the work of a great writer from the early twentieth century, Djuna Barnes. Barnes is well known to students of gender and sexuality, particularly for her literary work that broached theContinue reading “Djuna Barnes’ Ladies Almanack: An almanac like no other”