To honor President’s Day and in particular George Washington’s birthday, the Central Libraries Special Collections want to share a publication from our rare collection. It is a small, plain item without the pomp of our giant illuminated Bibles and manuscripts. A weathered document wrapped in an archival folder. Upon opening, the title reads: “An Eulogy…
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New collection brightens New Testament research path
Eldon Jay Epp Collection This past year, the Central Libraries Special Collections were honored to receive the Eldon Jay Epp Collection representing a lifetime of research and publications in the field of New Testament scholarship by Professor Eldon Epp. Prof. Mikeal Parsons, Professor and holder of The Kidd L. and Buna Hitchcock Macon Chair in…
CLSC Updates – Fall 2019
As the campus wraps up another fall semester, the Central Libraries Special Collections (CLSC) staff are looking back at a successful few months of collaboration and outreach. Since August, the unit has completed 40 special collections research consultations and reached 4,156 people through events, classes, or orientation sessions. We can’t wait for the spring semester!…
Censorship Leaves Us in the Dark : Keep the Light On!
The title of this post is the logo for the 2019 National Banned Books Week that runs during this week in September (9/22-28). ALA Banned Books For the past several years, during this week, the libraries have posted highlights of titles that have been banned or challenged over the years including classics like “To Kill…
Brief Update on Activities in the CLSC
Central Libraries Special Collections have a busy fall ahead and are excited about the coming year 2019-20! Here are a few highlights from our past first year: Outreach/Education/Research Added new in-class rare book partnerships with faculty from Business, English, Truett, Museum Studies, and Art. Partnered with new researchers from our local community all the way…
Godspeed, Special Collections! (A farewell note from our summer intern)
We are thrilled at the work completed by our 2019 summer intern, Michael Gonzalez. His knowledge, skill, and thoughtfulness were invaluable in working through this fabulous collection. Michael’s final report is included below. Thank you Michael, and good luck this year! Beth, Andrea, and Frank. Final Report Godspeed, Special Collections! Michael R. Gonzalez Three months…
Congratulations to our 2019 Central Libraries Teaching Fellows!
The Central Libraries Special Collections are excited to begin work with our new 2019 Teaching Fellows. Representing the Department of Religion both Nathan Hays, doctoral candidate, and Professor Mikeal Parsons will bring our unique religious resources into the classroom; enhancing student learning and the creation of new scholarship. For more information on the Teaching Fellow…
Celebrating Emma Willard Women’s History Month
For Women’s History Month, the Central Libraries Special Collections (CLSC) celebrates a pioneer in American education reform for women. Emma Willard Born in 1787 in Connecticut, she grew up on a farm as one of 17 children. Her father encouraged her to read, learn, and engage in conversation regardless of her gender. Carrying this support…