February 6 is the birthday of Judge Lafayette Gregg, and Special Collections is marking the occasion by making available some fascinating historic photographs. A prominent civic and political leader for nearly the entire second half of the 19th century, Gregg was also instrumental in the founding of the University of Arkansas in his hometown of Fayetteville. …Continue Reading Special Collections Marks Judge Gregg’s 191st Birthday
Meet and greet local author Amy Allen of the University Libraries at the Fayetteville Barnes & Noble this Saturday, Jan. 23, from 1-4 p.m….Continue Reading Amy Allen Taking Part in Local Author Showcase Tomorrow
The Tuesday Times highlights news and updates for Libraries’ faculty and staff. This edition is chock-full of links, including to info on a local authors showcase, to an update on the search for the first Head of the Office of Scholarly Communications, and to more info on our latest fine art exhibit — plus a lot more!…Continue Reading Tuesday Times
University Libraries’ Special Collections acquires the archives of the oldest all-documentary film festival in North America. …Continue Reading Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Archives Move to U of A
For Thanksgiving in 1944 at the Army and Navy General Hospital of Hot Springs, World War II service men and women, doctors, and nurses enjoyed a fine traditional meal along with some more unexpected treats. We can see how this holiday meal compared to past years in the collection of menus spanning more than 20 years included in the archives of Mary D. Hudgins in Special Collections. …Continue Reading Thanksgiving 1944 at the Army and Navy Hospital
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