For a variety of reasons, for the last several years there have been few programs or events sponsored by Special Collections to engage with the public, share and promote our collections, and perhaps most importantly, thank the many generous individuals…

I am pleased to announce our latest online collection: the Bowden Postcard Collection Online! The collection is named for Clyde Bowden, a retired librarian and Miami alumnus (’52), to whom we owe our incredible postcard collection. In 1986, the Special…

Many librarians, archivists, and academics who work with rare books and manuscripts may publicly critcize the portrayal of their professions in films like The Da Vinci Code and National Treasure, but secretly many dream about solving ancient mysteries or uncovering shocking secrets.…

Spending time in Special Collections is always an exciting adventure for me. Just this week alone I was rewarded for just a few hours of cataloging and research with several treasures. A seemingly nondescript paperback, “Belogvardeiskii terror protiv SSSR,” reported…

With the many and varied resources in Special Collections, it’s always a challenge choosing which ones to focus on for exhibits and special events. This October we will be celebrating two fascinating collections and we hope you will join us.…

With a heavy heart I write that Miami alumnus Paul Dietzel (Class of ’48) has passed away.  The Walter Havighurst Special Collections at Miami University would like to commemorate Dietzel’s life and accomplishments. Paul Dietzel was born on September 5, 1924…