Research, News, and Events
An exhibit from Special Collections on display on the Main Floor of Mullins commemorates the 50th anniversary of the death of Fayetteville poet and founder of Lost Roads Press, Frank Stanford. The exhibit includes all of the Lost Roads Press books published in Fayetteville before the firm moved.
Special Collections intern and MA candidate in English, Amanada White, discusses the exhibit she curated examining American Bibles through the lens of what scholars call “history of the book” studies.
Special Collections intern, Amanda White, a Master of Arts candidate in English, shares some of the findings of her “history of the book” research conducted in the University of Arkansas Libraries. White discusses her analysis of Sharon Turner’s History of the Anglo-Saxon as an artifact of 19th century America.
April 4, 2018 is a somber anniversary, marking 50 years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The University of Arkansas Libraries remembers his life and contributions. To commemorate the historic milestone, the University of Arkansas joins with universities, museums, and other institutions around the country to ring bells 39 times at 6:01 pm. on April 4th. Here are some other selections from Special Collections highlighting the impact of King’s legacy on Arkansas and the effect of his death at the University of Arkansas.
Special Collections intern Amanda White provides insights on the illuminated works of renowned artist and poet, William Blake. An exhibit curated by White featuring facsimiles of Blake’s work held in the University Libraries is on exhibit in the Special Collections reading room through March 2018.