Drexel University Libraries Contributes Two Cultural Pieces to Regional Diaries Initiative
Submitted on June 3, 2015 - 10:12AM
Drexel University Archives will extend access to two diaries in the collection through a collaboration with the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collections Libraries and the University of Pennsylvania's Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books, and Manuscripts.
Drexel University Archives contributed digitized images of Rebecca Thomas's recipe book and Francis Martin Drexel's travel journal. Rebecca Thomas was a resident of early 19th-century Burlington, New Jersey. She recorded recipes, arithmetic lessons, and folk remedies in a small journal that brings to life the day-to-day concerns of early American women.
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Howard Pyle (1853-1911)
Submitted on November 9, 2012 - 9:00AM
The University Archives' Pyle collection consists of correspondence and pamphlets documenting his time as an instructor in the school of illustration at Drexel as well as publications about Pyle.
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Between the Fog and the Desert: What the Gargoyle Sees Isn't Pretty
Submitted on May 31, 2012 - 9:00AM
To mark the Libraries' current exhibition, Inventing the Page: Student Literary Magazines at Drexel, the Archives' blog is featuring a series of essays about past literary magazines by Drexel alumna and Archives volunteer, Martha Cornog. The exhibition runs until June 11, 2012, on the first floor of W.W. Hagerty Library.
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Echo of Things to Come: Drexel's First Literary Magazine
Submitted on April 16, 2012 - 9:00AM
To mark the Libraries' new exhibition, Inventing the Page: Student Literary Magazines at Drexel, the Archives' blog will feature a series of essays about past literary magazines by Drexel alumna and Archives volunteer, Martha Cornog. The new exhibition opens Wednesday, April 18, with a reception from 5-7 p.m. at Hagerty Library.
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More hats, from Sigma Pi and ROTC
Submitted on April 6, 2012 - 9:00AM
Each year the Archives prioritizes one or two areas of Drexel history to strengthen and develop our collections. In 2012, those priorities are Athletics and Greek Life.
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University Archives to Spotlight History of Writing at Drexel
Submitted on March 21, 2012 - 10:10AM
On Wednesday, April 18th from 5 - 7 PM, Drexel University Archives will unveil a new exhibit, Inventing the Page: Student Literary Magazines at Drexel, with an opening event held at W. W. Hagerty Library.
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When It Rains, It Pours: Game Ball and Dinks
Submitted on February 23, 2012 - 11:20AM
Ever since learning about the dink while working on our Fall 2010 exhibition, 'Greetings on Thee, Little Guys: A History of Freshmen at Drexel,' Archives staff have wished for one of these blue and gold beanies to add to the Archives' collections. That wish has finally come true.
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The Van Rensselaer Family
Submitted on November 18, 2011 - 3:34PM
This is the second in an occasional series of stories from the collections of the University Archives. Today Brian Stewart tells a tale he uncovered while researching the former home of Sarah Drexel Van Rensselaer.
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The Red Rose Girls
Submitted on November 3, 2011 - 9:00AM
This is the first post in an occasional series of stories from the collections of the University Archives. Today Brian Stewart tells a tale he uncovered while researching Jessie Smith.
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1965 Matheson Hall time capsule opened
Submitted on October 5, 2011 - 2:06PM
Today Drexel's Business Librarian, Emily Missner, and I were present at the opening of the recently discovered Matheson Hall time capsule, making sure that the contents of the capsule were appropriately preserved.
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Finding an unexpected treasure in the Archives
Submitted on August 12, 2011 - 8:39AM
Learn more about a telegram from 1872 I uncovered while scanning documents for a researcher.
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Track and Field Records now available
Submitted on August 2, 2011 - 10:53AM
Here's a guest post from Archives intern Carolyn Halper about the Drexel University Track and Cross-Country records.
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A Taste of Things to Come: Computing at Drexel, 1946-1984
Submitted on May 11, 2011 - 12:00PM
To mark the opening of the Archives' newest exhibition, 'Access for Everyone: Computing at Drexel, 1946 - 1984,' Archives volunteer Martha Cornog explores one dimension of that history.
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New collections: papers of and about George W. Childs
Submitted on September 29, 2010 - 12:30PM
Today we received a wonderful package in the mail: a box of papers of and about George W. Childs, best friend of founder A. J. Drexel. The collection includes letters, calling cards, a book of autographs, newspapers, a few photographs, books and pamphlets.
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Save Drexel History (and clean out your office)
Submitted on August 19, 2010 - 9:00AM
As the guardians of the institutional memory of Drexel, the Archives collects, preserves and makes accessible the records of the University. You'll sometimes find us here in Hagerty Library, but just as often we're in MacAlister or Curtis or Main, listening to faculty and staff tell us about what they do and the records they create.
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Drexel Institute football game programs digitized (1963-64)
Submitted on April 29, 2010 - 10:00AM
In honor of Alumni Weekend at Drexel, we've digitized two seasons of football programs.
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Uncovering the Archives Hidden Collections
Submitted on August 31, 2009 - 9:00AM
Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collections Libraries (PACSCL) has received a grant from Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) for the PACSCL's Hidden Collections Project.
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Powelton Village photographs
Submitted on July 23, 2009 - 8:00AM
Two researchers from the Powelton Village Civic Association visited the Archives recently and found a number of interesting images of the neighborhood in our Buildings and Campus Photographs Collection.
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A researcher's view of the archives
Submitted on June 26, 2009 - 10:30AM
We are always interested in hearing patrons' views of archives, so this blog post was of special interest. Elesha Coffman, a history professor at Waynesburg University, shares her four keys to effective archives work in 'The Art of the Archive.'
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On your next trip to the Lower-Level
Submitted on June 18, 2009 - 8:00AM
Next time you swing by the Lower Level of Hagerty Library, be sure to check out the Drexel University's Special Collection exhibition: 'Many Littles Make a Much' -- a collection of miniature books.
The exhibition cases have recently been moved to make room for the periodicals, now also located in the Lower Level. The exhibition is now along the north wall.
Be sure to pass by often to see new exhibitions as they happen!
For more information about the Special Collection, contact the University Archives.
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Exhibitions to Showcase Special Collections
Submitted on May 21, 2009 - 8:00AM
In an effort to let the Drexel community and the public at large learn more about the treasures in the Drexel University Special Collections, we're gearing up for a number of exhibitions.
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Historic photos appear on Candid Campus
Submitted on May 4, 2009 - 8:00AM
Regular visitors to Drexel One will notice an increase in the number of black and white images on Drexel's Candid Campus. Last week our photos of the 1897 Banjo Club and 1945 Machine Shop were featured.
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The Foundations of our Special Collections: George M. Standish
Submitted on April 16, 2009 - 8:00AM
(Part one of a three part series) The core of Drexel University Libraries Special Collections consists of a several gifts of rare books donated to the Drexel Institute by Anthony J. Drexel, George W. Childs and George M. Standish.
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Candid Campus, circa 1894
Submitted on April 14, 2009 - 12:29PM
Calling all football enthusiasts! Today's Candid Campus features a photograph of the 1894 Drexel Football team from the University Archives' collections.
Be sure to log in to Drexel One and vote for your favorite caption, or supply your own!
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Happy April Fools' Day!
Submitted on April 1, 2009 - 3:17PM
If you like your humor historical and your pranks in print, then check out our online exhibition, Acute Angles: A Survey of Satire in the Triangle.
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Newman Center: first question of the spring quarter
Submitted on March 31, 2009 - 3:50PM
A student seeking an elevation of the Newman Center was the winner of the coveted 'first walk-in reference question of the term' contest.
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RIP Eddie Burke, Men's Basketball Coach 1977-1991
Submitted on March 24, 2009 - 12:34PM
We were saddened to learn of the death on Monday of Eddie Burke, men's basketball coach at Drexel from 1977-1991.
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Feast of St. Katharine Drexel
Submitted on March 3, 2009 - 2:05PM
March 3 is the Feast of St. Katharine Drexel, niece of Anthony J. Drexel.
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Happy Birthday MacIntosh!
Submitted on January 24, 2009 - 8:00AM
Today is the 25th birthday of the Apple MacIntosh. Drexel students were among the first users of the little machine that revolutionized personal computing back in January 1984.
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