From the Web and Social Media Looking for a fun way to celebrate the University of Iowa’s Homecoming week? Check out our Historical Hawkeyes series, compiled by our Olson Graduate Research Assistant, Kelly Grogg. Staff Changes We are all very pleased to announce that Lindsay Moen has been hired as our LAIV in Special Collections, taking over DepartmentContinue reading “News From Special Collections 10/5/2015 – 10/09/2015”
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A Farewell Blog from Emily, our High School Intern
This week I’m finishing up my summer internship at Special Collections. I’ve had so much fun here this past month and no two days have been exactly the same. I’ve done all sorts of things, from helping with reference questions and pulling materials, to listening to Oral History interviews and exploring the collections. One ofContinue reading “A Farewell Blog from Emily, our High School Intern”
The Individuals in History
I cannot begin to tell you how I got started working with the Sterns Family Papers. But I can tell you that before opening those three boxes, I had a below-average interest in the civil war. Having gone through the American public school system, I learned about the civil war at least once every schoolContinue reading “The Individuals in History”
The Detroit News Menu Cook Book
In August of 1920, a radio station under the name “8MK” was launched for The Detroit Evening News. Later named “WWJ”, it was the first radio station with daily programs. Less than a year after the station was launched, the radio show “Hints to Housewives” was created and later, “Tonight’s Dinner by Radio”. TheContinue reading “The Detroit News Menu Cook Book”
Looking for Love in the Library
Have you been searching for a good book with which to spend Valentine’s Day? Want to use your card game skills to attract a mate? Looking for a rare book to discuss over dinner with that special someone? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should stop by the UI MainContinue reading “Looking for Love in the Library”
Aldus Manutius: A man with a plan, a printshop, and a pretty sweet colophon
Aldus Manutius was born in Italy during the Italian Renaissance. He became the leading printer of his time and is responsible for many literary accomplishments, including the invention of italic type for use in a printing press and the semicolon. Most importantly, Manutius was one of the first people to publish small, pocket editions ofContinue reading “Aldus Manutius: A man with a plan, a printshop, and a pretty sweet colophon”