by Joshua Youngblood | Oct 29, 2021 | Special Collections, UARK Libraries
The University Libraries’ three millionth volume, now available in Special Collections, is a unique copy of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper’s Iola Leroy, or, Shadows Uplifted. One of the extraordinarily rare 1892 first printings of the groundbreaking novel, this inscribed gift copy from the renowned African American orator, activist, and poet also includes an important ex libris stamp from the Anti-Slavery and Aborigines Protection Society.
by Joshua Youngblood | Sep 10, 2021 | Special Collections, UARK Libraries
Professors Edmund Harriss and Joshua Youngblood will discuss the intellectual and cultural history of Euclid’s Elements, one of the world’s most successful textbooks.
by Joshua Youngblood | Jan 6, 2021 | Special Collections, UARK Libraries
Women throughout Arkansas’ history have carved spaces to express themselves through poetry, by way of both organizations to promote their literature and artistic expression and by their individual work that has established them as notable literary figures. Intern Emily Snyder explores the legacy of women poets in the archives and books available in Special Collections.
by Joshua Youngblood | Dec 22, 2020 | Special Collections, UARK Libraries
Even during unprecedented times, Special Collections librarians work to continually build the rare and unique materials available to researchers and students. Here is a preview of a few remarkable examples of rare books about the early history of the state joining the “Arkansiana” preserved in Special Collections.
by Joshua Youngblood | Dec 17, 2020 | Special Collections, UARK Libraries
Special Collections intern Tyler Dyer recounts her experience learning about the Arkansas Fouke Monster in this blog post.
