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…
Category: Rare Books
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…
Unpacking the Gaustad Collection
Please join us in welcoming Central Libraries Special Collections Summer Intern Michael Gonzalez as he describes his project for the summer! The personal files of preeminent religious historian Edwin Scott Gaustad (b. 1923, d. 2011) are finding their lasting home in Baylor’s Central Libraries Special Collections. For over 25 years, Dr. Gaustad gifted his personal…
CLSC Updates- Spring 2019
Spring 2019 flew by in a whirlwind of activity. Join us as we highlight a sampling of events from last semester in Central Libraries Special Collections. Outreach spotlight Spring Valley Elementary Career Day Andrea Turner represented CLSC at Spring Valley Elementary Career Day. Mrs. Echols’ first graders learned about activities in special collections and the…