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Though not among the signatories, statesman John Jay, whose papers are held by the Libraries, contributed immensely to its ratification. Jun 19, 2022 Social Juneteenth (2022 Tweet) Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the abolition of slavery, announced on June 19, 1865. An early 20th century archival collection in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library offers a glimpse into the memories of former slaves in the Jim Crow South. May 30, 2022 Social University Archives' Roll of Honor (Memorial Day 2022) On Memorial Day, we honor all military services members who gave their lives for our country. The University Archives stewards the Roll of Honor, a registry of Columbia alumni lost in conflicts from the American Revolution onward. Nov 5, 2021 Social University Archives and #ArchivesBookLove The University Archives shares a photo of hardbound miniature books, exhibited in Butler Library in 1985, as part of #ArchivesBookLove, the November theme for the National Archives' #ArchivesHashtagParty. Jun 8, 2021 Social Happy Birthday, Frank Lloyd Wright! Happy birthday to iconic American architect Frank Lloyd Wright! Born on June 8, 1867, Wright designed more than 1,000 structures over the course of his career. His expansive archive is now held by Avery Library. May 4, 2021 News, Social Bugs for the Month of May University archivists join the National Archives' monthly #ArchivesHashtagParty to highlight #ArchivesBugs and the work of Columbia professor Thomas Hunt Morgan, who studied the inherited traits of fruit flies. Feb 11, 2021 Social International Day of Women and Girls in Science The Libraries recognizes Winifred Edgerton, the first woman to receive a degree from Columbia with a Ph.D. in astronomy, in honor of Women and Girls in Science Day. Aug 13, 2020 Social Columbia University Archives Postcards The University Archives shares weekly postcards from Columbia University history on Facebook, including recent pieces that date to 1912, 1915, 1920, and 1926. Jun 11, 2020 News, Social Service Update: Scanning of ReCAP Materials Scanning of physical materials from offsite collections held at ReCAP, the Libraries' offsite shelving facility, has resumed. Eligible items will have a "Request from Offsite" link in CLIO. Mar 26, 2020 In the media, Social, Video 3D Printing is Helping Protect Healthcare Workers VICE News highlights the collaboration between Dr. Pierre Elias and Research and Learning Technologies Librarian Madiha Choksi to produce personal protective equipment for healthcare workers. Jan 7, 2020 Social Happy Birthday, Zora Neale Hurston! Happy birthday, Zora Neale Hurston (BC 1928)! The acclaimed author of "Their Eyes Were Watching God" and other works was the first African-American graduate of Barnard College. Oct 31, 2019 Social Buell Hall and the Bloomingdale Asylum In time for Halloween, the Libraries tells the eerie tale of Buell Hall, the only remaining building from an era when the Columbia campus was home to an "asylum for the insane." Oct 1, 2019 Social 2019 Butler Banner Installation The latest iteration of the student-led Butler Banner Project now hangs on the north facade of Butler Library, honoring eight exceptional women writers and visionaries. Sep 20, 2019 Social Flashback to the Main Reading Room, Butler Library 85 years after opening its doors in 1934, the main reading room on the 3rd floor of Butler Library is as grand as ever! Tour the building through historic photos from the University Archives. Sep 17, 2019 Social Constitution Day & the Role of John Jay Learn about the role of statesman and Columbia alumnus John Jay in the ratification of the Constitution, signed on September 17, 1787, from the politician's personal papers. Sep 3, 2019 Social Fall 2019 First Day of Classes Happy first day of classes, Columbia! Take a peek inside classrooms past, courtesy of the University Archives. Aug 26, 2019 Social 2019 New Student Welcome Week Here's to an exciting new year at Columbia! A warm welcome to all of our new students from your Libraries - we look forward to working with you! Aug 16, 2019 Social The Grateful Dead Perform at Columbia Prior to their set at Woodstock 50 years ago, in August 1969, the Grateful Dead held an impromptu performance at Columbia during the 1968 student protests. Aug 9, 2019 Social Book Lovers Day in Butler Library With more than 13 million volumes in our collections - and plenty of corners to curl up with a book - the Libraries is a haven for readers on Book Lovers Day! Jul 26, 2019 Social New York State Ratifies the US Constitution Upon New York State's ratification of the Constitution on July 26, 1788, New York politician John Jay, CC 1764, received a congratulatory letter from George Washington. Jul 16, 2019 Social 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing Apollo 11 launched its mission to the moon in 1969. More than 100 years earlier, a Columbia trustee captured a rare photo of the moon, now held by the University Archives. Jul 9, 2019 Social, Video MAD Magazine Ceases Production, but the Al Jaffee Archives Live On MAD Magazine ceases production, but the work of iconic MAD cartoonist Al Jaffee lives on in the Libraries' archives, which hold the illustrator's personal papers. Jul 5, 2019 Social First Televised Baseball Game Play ball! Did you know a match-up between Columbia and Princeton, played on the Lions' own Baker Field in 1939, was the first televised baseball game in the US? « 1 »
Greek Foreign Minister Visits RBML Exhibit (Twitter) Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias visits an exhibition in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, "The Jews of Corfu," which features materials related to the Jewish communities on the Greek island of Corfu.
Constitution Day and John Jay The U.S. Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787. Though not among the signatories, statesman John Jay, whose papers are held by the Libraries, contributed immensely to its ratification.
Juneteenth (2022 Tweet) Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the abolition of slavery, announced on June 19, 1865. An early 20th century archival collection in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library offers a glimpse into the memories of former slaves in the Jim Crow South.
University Archives' Roll of Honor (Memorial Day 2022) On Memorial Day, we honor all military services members who gave their lives for our country. The University Archives stewards the Roll of Honor, a registry of Columbia alumni lost in conflicts from the American Revolution onward.
University Archives and #ArchivesBookLove The University Archives shares a photo of hardbound miniature books, exhibited in Butler Library in 1985, as part of #ArchivesBookLove, the November theme for the National Archives' #ArchivesHashtagParty.
Happy Birthday, Frank Lloyd Wright! Happy birthday to iconic American architect Frank Lloyd Wright! Born on June 8, 1867, Wright designed more than 1,000 structures over the course of his career. His expansive archive is now held by Avery Library.
Bugs for the Month of May University archivists join the National Archives' monthly #ArchivesHashtagParty to highlight #ArchivesBugs and the work of Columbia professor Thomas Hunt Morgan, who studied the inherited traits of fruit flies.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science The Libraries recognizes Winifred Edgerton, the first woman to receive a degree from Columbia with a Ph.D. in astronomy, in honor of Women and Girls in Science Day.
Columbia University Archives Postcards The University Archives shares weekly postcards from Columbia University history on Facebook, including recent pieces that date to 1912, 1915, 1920, and 1926.
Service Update: Scanning of ReCAP Materials Scanning of physical materials from offsite collections held at ReCAP, the Libraries' offsite shelving facility, has resumed. Eligible items will have a "Request from Offsite" link in CLIO.
3D Printing is Helping Protect Healthcare Workers VICE News highlights the collaboration between Dr. Pierre Elias and Research and Learning Technologies Librarian Madiha Choksi to produce personal protective equipment for healthcare workers.
Happy Birthday, Zora Neale Hurston! Happy birthday, Zora Neale Hurston (BC 1928)! The acclaimed author of "Their Eyes Were Watching God" and other works was the first African-American graduate of Barnard College.
Buell Hall and the Bloomingdale Asylum In time for Halloween, the Libraries tells the eerie tale of Buell Hall, the only remaining building from an era when the Columbia campus was home to an "asylum for the insane."
2019 Butler Banner Installation The latest iteration of the student-led Butler Banner Project now hangs on the north facade of Butler Library, honoring eight exceptional women writers and visionaries.
Flashback to the Main Reading Room, Butler Library 85 years after opening its doors in 1934, the main reading room on the 3rd floor of Butler Library is as grand as ever! Tour the building through historic photos from the University Archives.
Constitution Day & the Role of John Jay Learn about the role of statesman and Columbia alumnus John Jay in the ratification of the Constitution, signed on September 17, 1787, from the politician's personal papers.
Fall 2019 First Day of Classes Happy first day of classes, Columbia! Take a peek inside classrooms past, courtesy of the University Archives.
2019 New Student Welcome Week Here's to an exciting new year at Columbia! A warm welcome to all of our new students from your Libraries - we look forward to working with you!
The Grateful Dead Perform at Columbia Prior to their set at Woodstock 50 years ago, in August 1969, the Grateful Dead held an impromptu performance at Columbia during the 1968 student protests.
Book Lovers Day in Butler Library With more than 13 million volumes in our collections - and plenty of corners to curl up with a book - the Libraries is a haven for readers on Book Lovers Day!
New York State Ratifies the US Constitution Upon New York State's ratification of the Constitution on July 26, 1788, New York politician John Jay, CC 1764, received a congratulatory letter from George Washington.
50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing Apollo 11 launched its mission to the moon in 1969. More than 100 years earlier, a Columbia trustee captured a rare photo of the moon, now held by the University Archives.
MAD Magazine Ceases Production, but the Al Jaffee Archives Live On MAD Magazine ceases production, but the work of iconic MAD cartoonist Al Jaffee lives on in the Libraries' archives, which hold the illustrator's personal papers.
First Televised Baseball Game Play ball! Did you know a match-up between Columbia and Princeton, played on the Lions' own Baker Field in 1939, was the first televised baseball game in the US?
