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One Week Only! Introduction to Book History Class Exhibition

The Introduction to Book History course taught by Gregory Prickman, Head of Special Collections & University Archives, curated this exhibition as a group to showcase their research. This week only it will remain on display outside Special Collections & University Archives’ reading room on the 3rd floor of the Main Libary.  Stop by to seeContinue reading “One Week Only! Introduction to Book History Class Exhibition”

“Iowa Now” Feature on 1812 Exhibition

  The War of 1812 in Iowa, then and now Old Capitol exhibit opens Oct. 11 with free reception, lecture By:  Rebecca Pope | 2012.10.04 | 10:47 AM  The University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum will mark the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 with a special exhibition of historical documents, maps and artifactsContinue reading ““Iowa Now” Feature on 1812 Exhibition”

American Indian Dancing Exhibition

We are pleased to announce our summer exhibition outside Special Collections & University Archives titled “American Indian Dancing: Ethnic Stereotypes, Community Resources, Living Traditions”.  What follows is the Curator’s Statement from Olson Fellow Gyorgy Toth who will shortly be finishing his two years with us as an indespensible part of the team as well as finishingContinue reading “American Indian Dancing Exhibition”

Mad for Mad Men Exhibit

Are you a fan of the show Mad Men, 1960s fashion, or the cut-throat world of advertising?  Check out our new exhibit on Pinterest featuring items from Special Collections & University Archives and the Pomerantz Business Library!   http://pinterest.com/uispeccoll/mad-for-mad-men-exhibit/ Source: flickr.com via Special on Pinterest Source: flickr.com via Kimberly on Pinterest   Source: flickr.com via SpecialContinue reading “Mad for Mad Men Exhibit”

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”

American Indian Powwow & Exhibit Share Native Living Traditions

Addendum to blog entry on August 7, 2012:     Are you looking for a cultural activity for this coming weekend? How about attending the Meskwaki Powwow in Tama, Iowa? Here is a little historical preview from our exhibition titled “American Indian Dancing: Ethnic Stereotypes, Community Resources, Living Traditions”:     The Powwow Then and NowContinue reading “American Indian Powwow & Exhibit Share Native Living Traditions”