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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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Miniature Book Reception July 22, Online Exhibition now!

Submitted on June 22, 2009 - 8:00AM

The current exhibition Many Littles Make a Much: A Selection of Miniature Books from Drexel University's Special Collection has been on display for a couple of weeks now, and has received a fair share of admiration. A reception for the show is planned for July 22. Watch this space for more details. In addition to the physical exhibition, an online version is now available. For more information about this exhibition, future exhibitions or to see miniature books, contact the archives.

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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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New Exhibition: Many Littles Make a Much

Submitted on May 22, 2009 - 8:00AM

The first in a continuing series of exhibitions to highlight Drexel University's Special Collection is now up!

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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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The Foundations of our Special Collections: Anthony J. Drexel

Submitted on April 24, 2009 - 8:00AM

(Part two 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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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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Foundations of our Special Collections: George W. Childs

Submitted on May 1, 2009 - 1:58PM

Learn more about Drexel's collection of books donated by George W. Childs was the founder of the Philadelphia Public Ledger.

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