Category Archives: history

Indiana Invaded

Posted on May 13, 2019 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. Did you know that a Civil War battle was fought in Indiana? It took place on July 9, 1863 in Corydon, only lasted an hour, and was probably not … Continue reading →

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“America’s Best Idea”

Posted on May 6, 2019 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. What do these images have in common, other than incredible beauty? You probably guessed that they’re all national parks, specifically: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Denali National Park, and Grand … Continue reading →

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Arch Madness 2019: “Meet-Ya” Guide to the Final 4

Posted on March 25, 2019 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, senior library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. *Item descriptions written by Mona Meyer, archives and special collections metadata librarian, Susan Sauls, director of the art collection, Tom Lonnberg, curator of history at … Continue reading →