Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with related photographs, newspapers, books and speeches….Continue Reading Libraries Offer Resources on Civil Rights for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Professor Christopher Liner donated 22 rare books, which range from early editions of British and American fiction to important works on mathematics, religion and history….Continue Reading Geosciences Chair Donates Rare Books to University 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. …Continue Reading Three Millionth Volume Added to Libraries’ Collection: Iola Leroy by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
Liz Alspach, a recent graduate of the U of A’s Master of Fine Arts program, is set to discuss her artist’s book 2+2=CAKE at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, via Zoom….Continue Reading Graduate Student Speaker Series Continues With Liz Alspach
In celebration of Archives Month, Katrina Windon gives examples of how scholars have drawn upon Special Collections materials for their recent publications. …Continue Reading Scholarship from the Stacks: Recent Publications Featuring University of Arkansas Archival Collections
What began as one room with 137 books in a wood-frame building in 1872 has evolved into the five University Libraries on campus today….Continue Reading History of Libraries Exhibit on Display in Mullins Library