DIY History began as an online experiment in Spring 2011 with the Civil War Diaries and Letters Transcription Project, and quickly became a trove of local, national, and international artifacts made available and searchable online. As we celebrate 100,000 pages transcribed, let’s look back on some of DIY History’s history! After its initial success andContinue reading “DIY History Reaches 100K Pages Transcribed!”
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Introducing the Studio’s New GIS Specialist: Jay Bowen
We are excited to announce that Jay Bowen will be joining the team in the Digital Scholarship & Publishing Studio as our new Geographic Information System Specialist on January 21st. Jay comes to us from his most recent role as a Senior Analyst with Quantum Spatial, Inc. in Lexington, Kentucky. From a young age JayContinue reading “Introducing the Studio’s New GIS Specialist: Jay Bowen”
Introducing the Summer 2019 Studio Fellows
The University of Iowa Graduate College and the UI Libraries Digital Scholarship & Publishing Studio are excited to announce that 14 graduate students have been selected for the 2019 Studio Summer Fellowship program. These individuals will soon take part in an 8-week course that provides mentored digital scholarship experience, as well as training in skillsContinue reading “Introducing the Summer 2019 Studio Fellows”
Walt Whitman Archive Awarded NHPRC Grant!
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) has awarded a grant of $105,002 to the University of Iowa to support the Walt Whitman Archive’s project, “Fame and Infamy: Walt Whitman’s Correspondence, 1888-1892.” The correspondence project aims to collect, transcribe, edit, and publish letters that the nineteenth-century American poet sent and received during the final yearsContinue reading “Walt Whitman Archive Awarded NHPRC Grant!”
LitCity is Live!
For nearly a century, promising writers, many of whom have gone on to be well-known for their work around the world, have called Iowa City their home at some point in their life. It should come as no surprise that in 2008, this beacon for the written word was designated as a City of LiteratureContinue reading “LitCity is Live!”
Announcing the Digital Scholarship & Publishing Studio Fellows for Summer 2018
Following the success of last year’s pilot program, The University of Iowa Graduate College and the UI Libraries Digital Scholarship & Publishing Studio are excited to announce that 13 graduate students have been selected for the 2018 Studio Summer Fellowship program. These individuals will soon take part in an 8-week course that provides mentored digital scholarship experience,Continue reading “Announcing the Digital Scholarship & Publishing Studio Fellows for Summer 2018”
The Studio Pilots Summer Fellowship Program
This summer the Studio will pilot a new fellowship program with the help of the University of Iowa Graduate College and the Studio Steering Committee. Nine current graduate students have been named Summer Studio Fellows. The students will soon take part in an 8-week course that provides mentored digital scholarship experience, as well as training inContinue reading “The Studio Pilots Summer Fellowship Program”
Celebrating Women in Iowa’s Past
Today, in celebration of International Women’s Day, we reflect on the progress and many achievements that women, past and present, have made around the world. The origins of this day can be traced back to the early 1900s, marked by a strike for better working conditions for women in the garment industry. While the strike didn’t takeContinue reading “Celebrating Women in Iowa’s Past”
Studio Staff to Present at DH 2017
Last week the Alliance of Digital Humanities Organizations notified presenters of their acceptance to its massive annual conference, DH 2017. Held in Montreal this August, the conference brings together digital humanists from around the world to share their work. We’re excited to announce that four Studio staff will be among those UI faculty and staff presenting their work! Here’s aContinue reading “Studio Staff to Present at DH 2017”
Another Milestone for DIY History!
It was just over two years ago that DIY History reached its amazing 50,000-page transcription benchmark! This past week we achieved 75,000, and we’d like to take the opportunity to talk a little bit about the elements that have led to this amazing growth. Available Collections Since reaching 50,000 pages, six new collections have been added including ScholarshipContinue reading “Another Milestone for DIY History!”