This blog post was written by Processing Archivist Thomas DeShong and GRC Operations Manager Jonathan Tomes. Introduction As a former student and current university employee, it is astounding how fast time slips by once the academic semester starts. In the upcoming days, as students take their final exams and staff attempt to wrap up projects…
This blog post was written by Summer 2021 graduate intern Supun Dahal. As a part of my summer internship at the W. R. Poage Legislative Library, I was reaching out to various lawmakers and public officials who had served with the federal government. Being a student of public policy and most importantly, an enthusiast willing…
This blog post was written by graduate assistant Emma Fenske, a master’s student in the History Department. On the fourth Thursday of every month, a club without rules, membership fees, or a clear origin gathered in one of the various rooms located within the Sam Rayburn House building in Washington, D.C. for the Texas Breakfast…
This blog post was written by Processing Archivist Thomas DeShong and GRC Operations Manager Jonathan Tomes. Introduction For the past several semesters, staff have taken time to reflect upon what has transpired over the course of the semester. This self-reflection allows us to assess whether we are growing and striving to meet our mission of…
This blog post was written by Undergraduate Assistant Chelsea Smith. My name is Chelsea Smith, and I am graduating with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Linguistics. My 4-year journey here at Baylor has been interesting. Believe me, going to college is a feat on its own. But it is also interesting to…
This blog post was written by senior Undergraduate Assistant Kayla Thompson. With graduation fast approaching, I cannot help but reflect on my last four years at Baylor. I am continuously amazed at the transience of college life, remembering my first day on Baylor’s campus, after the parents had gone home, tears streaming down my face. …
This blog post was written by Undergraduate Assistant Alexis Reese. In 2020, it was reported that there were over 60 million volunteers in the United States, and every hour they worked was valued at $27.50! This week, we honor those who have given their time to make an impact through volunteering. National Volunteer Week has…
This blog post was written by Undergraduate Assistant Kayla Thompson. Continuing with the celebration of Women’s History Month, it has been an honor to commemorate the contributions of courageous women in the American tapestry. Toshiko Kishida, one of the first Japanese feminists, put it beautifully when she said, “History is no longer just a chronicle…
This blog post was written by Graduate Assistant Emma Fenske. “Women’s history is women’s right…an essential, indispensable heritage from which we can draw pride, comfort, courage, and long-range vision.”[1] (President Jimmy Carter quoting Dr. Gerda Lerner in his proclamation on Women’s History Week, February 28, 1980) How do we celebrate Women’s History Month at a…
This blog post was written by Undergraduate Assistant Kayla Thompson. Origins of Black History Month and 2021’s Theme Before introducing my family, let us delve into the origins of Black History Month, which trace back to 1926 when a group — the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) — decided…