Special Collections helps KUAF celebrate thirty years broadcasting NPR programming with an exhibit in the Walton Reading Room of Mullins Library. …Continue Reading Exhibiting More Than 30 Years of KUAF Memories
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Special Collections invites you to explore some examples of rare books and manuscripts showing the long connection between Arkansas, the Ozarks, and the Cherokee Nation. …Continue Reading Native American Heritage Month: Cherokee Language and History Finds in Special Collections
For Special Collections, the opening of the Bachman-Wilson House at Crystal Bridges provides another way to highlight the connection between the Arkansas Architectural Archives and the work of the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright. …Continue Reading Organic Architecture: Welcoming Frank Lloyd Wright Back to Northwest Arkansas
The rich history of U of A is celebrated in University of Arkansas, released in early October. University Archivist Amy L. Allen, and former Head of Special Collections Timothy G. Nutt, sifted through the archives to compile 215 vintage images that tell the story of the University’s first 125 years….Continue Reading Book Signing with the Authors at Clinton House
Hello! This is the first entry from the Special Collections of the University of Arkansas Libraries on 365 McIlroy. We’ll be adding updates about ongoing projects and showcasing all of the many different types of work going on in Special Collections. Here you’ll find information on new collections being processed, digital collections that allow people to access our collections from anywhere, and upcoming events, as well as have opportunities to take a deeper look at our exhibits, outreach efforts, and the scholarship of our staff and researchers….Continue Reading Folksongs, Special Collections, and the Connections Between Resources
The title of the Libraries’ blog denotes far more than just Mullins Library’s street address. “Why 365 McIlroy” provides the backstory behind the title, shows a photo of The Hill while it was still being farmed, and links back to the collection the photo comes from. …Continue Reading Why 365 McIlroy?