In recognition of the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright program in 2016, Special Collections brought two exhibits to international conferences and meetings as the University Libraries continue to share Senator Fulbright’s legacy and the wealth of resources available for the study of international education and cultural exchange. …Continue Reading Special Collections Exhibits Hit the Road: Sharing the Legacy of Senator Fulbright in Washington, DC and Little Rock, Arkansas
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A Greased Pig, a Red Baseball Cap, and Senator Fulbright: Homecoming Traditions
What do a greased pig, a red baseball cap, and Senator J.W. Fulbright have in common? They have all played a part in University of Arkansas homecoming traditions over the years. University Archivist Amy Allen shares some fascinating UofA history and lore. …Continue Reading A Greased Pig, a Red Baseball Cap, and Senator Fulbright: Homecoming Traditions
Celebrate American Archives Month with Special Collections, Thursday, October 13th.
Special Collections and the University Libraries invite you to celebrate Archives Month 2016 with the opening of the Arkansas Extension Circular Digital Collection. Guest speakers and refreshments will be in the Special Collections reading room. …Continue Reading Celebrate American Archives Month with Special Collections, Thursday, October 13th.
100 Years of the National Park Service: #FindYourPark with Special Collections
The National Park Service turns 100 years old August 25, 2016. Special Collections has selected some of its many resources related to Arkansas’s National Parks, Monuments, Historic Sites, and Memorials to help you celebrate and #FindYourPark! …Continue Reading 100 Years of the National Park Service: #FindYourPark with Special Collections
An Interview with Special Collections Project Archivist, Heath Robinson
Heath Robinson is the James D. Bales Project Archivist in the University Libraries Special Collections Department.
Robinson is working on an archival processing project, “Seeing Red: James D. Bales and the Southern Red Scare.” Angela Fritz, Interim Head of Special Collections, sat down with Robinson to discuss his work on the project….Continue Reading An Interview with Special Collections Project Archivist, Heath Robinson
Fulbright Program Turns 70!
The Fulbright Program turns 70 years old August 1, 2016. Join Special Collections in celebrating this remarkable milestone by enjoying two historic photographs from the archives and new online guides created by the University of Arkansas Libraries to help people around the world access the significant collections related to Senator Fulbright and international education and cultural exchange. …Continue Reading Fulbright Program Turns 70!