Monthly Archives: October 2018

Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

Posted on October 26, 2018 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. As the World Series gets near, I thought it might be interesting to look at Evansville and baseball. First, look at this beauty—Bosse Field.   It opened June 17, 1915, … Continue reading →

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So long, old friend!

Posted on October 18, 2018 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. In the late 1960’s, Sears was the world’s largest retailer, holding that position until the early 1990’s.  By now you’re surely aware that Sears has declared bankruptcy, has closed … Continue reading →

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Colonel Robert Gould Shaw

Posted on October 10, 2018 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. In the play Twelfth Night, William Shakespeare puts these words into a character’s mouth: “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” It … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: ArchivesFest

Posted on October 8, 2018 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, senior library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. October is National Archives Month and in celebration, the University Archives and Special Collections is hosting a two-week long celebration, ArchivesFest. Check out historic books, … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Past through Postcards

Posted on October 1, 2018 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. By now, any summer vacation you took is perhaps just a distant memory.  If you happened to purchase or send any postcards, you may be able to jog your … Continue reading →

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