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
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Graduate Student Speaker Series Continues With Liz Alspach
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
Scholarship from the Stacks: Recent Publications Featuring University of Arkansas Archival Collections
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
New Digital Collection Celebrates History of Campus Buildings
A new digital collection titled Campus Life and the Life of the Campus: 150 Years on ‘The Hill’ celebrates buildings of the U of A during the sesquicentennial year….Continue Reading New Digital Collection Celebrates History of Campus Buildings
Journalism Student Neba Evans to Present ‘A Song of the Bluff’ Sept. 7
‘A Song of the Bluff’ will share local historian Jimmy Cunningham’s journey to transform Pine Bluff’s reputation from decay to excellence….Continue Reading Journalism Student Neba Evans to Present ‘A Song of the Bluff’ Sept. 7
New Digital Collection Focused on International Scholarship Program
Drawing on materials from two archival collections in the University Libraries Special Collections Division, the Libraries’ latest digital collection provides information about the establishment of an international scholarship program and the work of its early commissions….Continue Reading New Digital Collection Focused on International Scholarship Program