Monthly Archives: July 2018

#OnThisDay: NASA Turns Sixty!

Posted on July 29, 2018 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, senior library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. On this day in 1958, NASA was born! This organization has a special place in United States history. As an elementary student, I remember on … Continue reading →

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Guess Who Came to Evansville? Political Edition!

Posted on July 25, 2018 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, senior library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. In the University Archives and Special Collections, there are several collections relating to local and national politics. Evansville has had their fair share of political … Continue reading →

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Cults of the World: Heaven’s Gate

Posted on July 16, 2018 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, senior library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. In the blog series finale of “Cults around the World”, cults develop because of an ideology or by a charismatic leader(s). Just like the previous … Continue reading →

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Cults of the World: Synanon

Posted on July 11, 2018 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, senior library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. In part four of “Cults of the World”, some communal groups begin with good intentions. Charles Dederich wanted to help others with substance abuse, after … Continue reading →

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Cults of the World: Lundgren Cult

Posted on July 6, 2018 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, senior library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. In part three of “Cults of the World”, cults are remembered for multiple reasons, whether their ideology, demise, or leader(s). That is what happened in … Continue reading →

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