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The Ready Ones Exhibit Reception and the Honoring of Jack White

Tuesday March 17th was not only a day dedicated to St. Patrick, but at the Walter Havighurst Special Collections and Archives, it was a day to celebrate scholars and their research. Special Collections and Archives held a public reception celebrating

Forever Friends: Jack White and Special Collections

Update: Class of 1958 alumnus honors mother’s legacy with bequest to Miami University Libraries One of the pleasures of working in Special Collections is having the opportunity to meet individuals who share our passion for libraries, history, literature, the book

The Ready Ones: American Children, World War II, and Propaganda

This Spring I had the opportunity as a graduate student to curate the exhibit, The Ready Ones: American Children, World War II, and Propaganda for my master’s thesis project. It will be on display from January 25th until May 16th.

Custom Enclosures: Diane Stemper Artist Books

Preservation constructs numerous boxes and enclosures for Special Collections materials. In fact, in 2014 we made over 400 boxes for special collections materials. Occasionally we will receive an item that needs a little bit more than a normal box can provide.

New Collection: McKee Family Papers

Though it is not technically a “new” collection, the McKee family papers has recently been processed and is now available for use.  This collection has been in the department’s backlog for awhile, but with the help of intern Kristie Salyers,

A New Department Head for the New Year

  Happy New Year everyone, from all of us in Special Collections. We are looking forward to an exciting new year, full of changes. First of all, we are welcoming a new Head of Special Collections & Archives, William M.

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