In recognition of Preservation Week (April 30-May 6), new Preservation and Conservation Librarian Eric Harrelson explains what preservation, archives and special collections mean to him. Charles Merewether said in his introduction to the 2006 collection of writings about the role…
Virginius Cornick Hall devoted his life to historical research, collecting unique and unusual items and documenting his family chronology. In the last few years of Virginius’ life, we have had the pleasure of getting to know Virginius through a mutual…
The Walter Havighurst Special Collections and University Archives has been the home for primary sources for 50 years. Our materials have helped our researchers answer their questions or have taken their research on a path that led to more than…
As one year ends and another begins, November has been reserved as the time when we reflect on what we are thankful for. Here at the Walter Havighurst Special Collections and University Archives are beyond thankful. We are grateful for…
Thank you to all who attended our second lecture last week! We are partnering with the Miami University Alumni Association to present our final lectures next week for Ohio Archives Month. Our lecture on Monday, Oct. 24th at noon will…
Thank you to all who attended our first lecture last week! The panelists shared helpful information and answered many questions from our attendees. Our second lecture, “Archiving Oxford’s WWII History” featuring Brad Spurlock, Manager of Smith Library of Regional History…
