One challenge associated with curating an exhibit is deciding what to leave out. Some items are too large or too fragile to be put in the case, and there is a finite amount of space. This post highlights some of the stories that we wish we could have included in our recent exhibit, Arkansas from Scratch: Recipes for Changing Communities….Continue Reading A Little More Leaven: Favorite Recipes and Recipe Books
Fifty years ago, the United States was undergoing tremendous change and challenges, and the University of Arkansas in 1969 had its own share of controversy and excitement. Guest speakers such as Muhhammad Ali brought new ideas to the students in Fayetteville, and the campus saw protests and remarkable events draw national attention. In this first of two blogs, we look at the counterculture on campus though the lens of remarkable guest speakers. …Continue Reading Campus in 1969, Part 1: Ali and Ginsberg visit Arkansas
Just in time for Thanksgiving, the exhibit “Arkansas from Scratch: Recipes for Changing Communities” highlights Arkansas foodways and the communities that grow around food….Continue Reading Arkansas from Scratch: A Foodways Exhibit
The public is invited to join the University Libraries and the School of Journalism and Strategic Media for an Archives Month event Tuesday, Oct. 29 in Mullins Library….Continue Reading Libraries Event, Exhibit Shine Spotlight on Student Media During Archives Month
Doctoral candidate Will Teague will present “Deportation as Diplomacy: Carter and the US-Iranian Relationship” at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, in the Special Collections reading room. This event is free and open to the public. …Continue Reading Graduate Student Will Teague to Speak at Mullins Library Oct. 10
Virgil L. Baker was a long-time author, playwright, and educator at the University of Arkansas, and took the lead (pun intended) on creating and advocating for the University’s drama program….Continue Reading Beginning of Drama: The Virgil L. Baker Papers