Category Archives: history

Orphan Trains

Posted on September 21, 2021 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. Life in 19th century America was difficult. The very pathways of American life were changing from an agrarian past to an industrialized future. Such a drastic change was not … Continue reading →

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Shakers: Isn’t It Ironic?

Posted on August 24, 2021 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. One of the collections within UASC is Communal Studies, which focuses on intentional communities, both historic and contemporary. “According to the Fellowship for Intentional Community (FIC), an intentional community … Continue reading →

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Guess Who Performed in Evansville: Part 8

Posted on June 28, 2021 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, senior library assistant at the University Archives and Special Collections. Folks, we have another exciting musician for this week’s edition of Guess Who Performed in Evansville. His music was different and had a unique sound … Continue reading →

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Archives Madness 2021: Championship Round

Posted on March 29, 2021 by David L. Rice Library

Archives Madness 2021 is down to the final two artifacts. Who will win? Cast your votes online through #amUSIngArtifacts. Continue reading →

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Archives Madness 2021: Meet the Competing Institutions

Posted on March 3, 2021 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. University Archives and Special Collections 3rd floor of the David L. Rice Library In the summer of 1972 the Lilly Endowment, Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana awarded the then Indiana … Continue reading →

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