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
History of Libraries Exhibit on Display in Mullins Library
What began as one room with 137 books in a wood-frame building in 1872 has evolved into the five University Libraries on campus today….Continue Reading History of Libraries Exhibit on Display in Mullins Library
Exhibit in Mullins Library Celebrates U of A’s 150-Year History
On campus for Homecoming Week? All Razorbacks are invited to view an exhibit documenting the U of A’s 150-year history on display in Mullins Library’s Helen Robson Walton Reading Room….Continue Reading Exhibit in Mullins Library Celebrates U of A’s 150-Year History
University Archives 2071 Time Capsule Items Available for Viewing
The public is welcome to view these items until May 14, 2022, after which they will be sealed and stored in the University Archives.
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