Over the summer members of the University of Iowa Special Collections team visited Las Vegas for the American Library Association and stopped by Bauman Rare Books to chat with Rebecca Romney, who you also might recognize as the rare book appraiser on the History Channel series “Pawn Stars.” While there they let the cameras rollContinue reading “Video Series Visiting Bauman Rare Books”
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Sign Up Now to Attend “Documenting Conscience: Preserving the Stories of Iowa Civil Rights Workers”
In 1964, a significant turning point in the U.S. Civil Rights movement occurred in what became known as the Freedom Summer. With the 50th anniversary of that momentous time approaching, the UI Alumni Association (UIAA) has organized a public discussion about those events and current work to safeguard the memory of Iowans who participated inContinue reading “Sign Up Now to Attend “Documenting Conscience: Preserving the Stories of Iowa Civil Rights Workers””
“New” Incunables Arrive in Special Collections
If you have been following any of our social media feeds over the past few days, you may have noticed photos popping up of newly-acquired incunables. So, what’s going on here? First, some background: Incunables are books printed in Europe during the fifteenth century, between 1450 and 1501, examples of the earliest printed books. TheContinue reading ““New” Incunables Arrive in Special Collections”
Earliest Known Simon Estes Recording – Now Streaming!
Following up from our earlier announcement about the donation and digitization of the earliest known Simon Estes recording, the clip is now streaming! Read about the original donation and the March 17th concert where Simon Estes was presented with a copy of the recording. Soloist: Simon Estes , Corrine Semler Performance by the Old Gold SingersContinue reading “Earliest Known Simon Estes Recording – Now Streaming!”
Earliest Known Simon Estes Recording Restored
This story starts in 1959 when a UI undergraduate student from Centerville, IA, named Simon Estes auditioned for, and joined, the Old Gold Singers, a university chorus made up of non-music majors. The Old Gold Singers was a new organization, formed just two years before. It quickly established itself as a highly-talented goodwill ambassadorContinue reading “Earliest Known Simon Estes Recording Restored”
In Memory of George Ludwig
The U.S. launched its first satellite, Explorer I, on this day 55 years ago, on January 31, 1958. Under the direction of Prof. James A. Van Allen of the University of Iowa’s Department of Physics, the satellite carried a payload of data-gathering equipment which eventually revealed the presence of radiation belts encircling the earth. OurContinue reading “In Memory of George Ludwig”
Van Allen Explorer I Data Tapes: Preservation and Digitization
The UI Libraries has been awarded $200,000 from the Carver Trust to digitize the data tapes from the Explorer I satellite mission that led to the discovery of the Van Allen radiation belts. These tapes were recovered from the basement of Maclean Hall through the outstanding efforts of our Preservation Dept. in 2010-2011. During thatContinue reading “Van Allen Explorer I Data Tapes: Preservation and Digitization”
Historic Foodies, Talk of Iowa, and Marlborough Pudding/Pie
Thank you to all who attended last week’s first meeting of the Historic Foodies! For those of you who missed the meeting, Kathrine’s Moermond from the Old Capitol Museum told tales of tracking down the variations of Marlborough Pudding. I’ve included her account here and hear her tell some of the tale on this week’sContinue reading “Historic Foodies, Talk of Iowa, and Marlborough Pudding/Pie”
Happy Thanksgiving!
This morning I was a guest on Iowa Public Radio’s Talk of Iowa program, where we discussed Thanksgiving recipes, cookbooks, and traditions. You can listen to an archived version of the program here. Below are links to some of the items from Special Collections that were discussed on the show. Szathmary Culinary Manuscripts: http://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/cookbooks DIYContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving!”
Want to Make Historic Recipes?
Want to make historic recipes? Or how about reading handwriting, converting measurements, recreating historic cooking implements, food photography, or writing and blogging? 300+ years of handwritten cookbooks with thousands of recipes from Chef Louis Szathmary’s culinary collection from Special Collections & University Archives are now online in DIY History, the newest transcription project from theContinue reading “Want to Make Historic Recipes?”