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Jul 19, 2019 News In Passing: Oral History with Justice John Paul Stevens The late Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens was interviewed by Columbia's Center for Oral History about the state of civil and human rights post-9/11. Jul 18, 2019 News Newly-Processed Collection: United Bronx Parents Records A collection in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library traces the history of United Bronx Parents, a community organization that worked to improve health and education in the borough. Jul 17, 2019 News Just Launched: Stonewall 50 Commemoration Web Archive Web archivists captured commemorative websites for the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, preserving a milestone in the modern gay rights movement. Jul 17, 2019 In the media 'Schuyler Sisters' Exhibit Examines Albany's Hamilton Link The wedding bands exchanged by Alexander and Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, on loan from the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, feature in an exhibit on "the Schuyler sisters and their circle." 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 8, 2019 News Summer Processing of Hebraica and Judaica Materials Discover hundreds of unknown holdings in Hebraica and Judaica in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, processed by the Libraries' archivists during summer downtime. 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? Jul 2, 2019 In the media Secrets of the Dead: Galileo's Moon A team of experts consulted the Rare Book & Manuscript Library's copy of an early work by Galileo, "Sidereus nuncius," for a PBS documentary. Jun 28, 2019 Social A Catalyst for the Gay Rights Movement: The 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots The Libraries commemorates the anniversary of the historic Stonewall Riots, which served as a catalyst for the international gay rights movement. Jun 26, 2019 News How to Tame an Opossum and Other Preoccupations of the Barnard Children The newly-processed papers of the Barnard family, held by the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, reveal the childhood fantasies of the clan's three young boys. Jun 19, 2019 News On Exhibit: Animalia "Animalia," a new exhibit in Avery Library, celebrates the essence of animal life as depicted in cultural heritage objects, decorative arts, and sculpture. Jun 19, 2019 News A Rare Glimpse into the Memories of Former Slaves To commemorate Juneteenth, the Rare Book & Manuscript Library archives provide a meaningful glimpse into the memories of former slaves. Jun 19, 2019 News Just Launched: Literary Authors from Europe and Eurasia Web Archive The Literary Authors from Europe and Eurasia Web Archive preserves regional content from authors, critics, publishers, and translators about the contemporary literary process. Jun 19, 2019 Social Happy Birthday, Lou Gehrig! Happy birthday, Lou Gehrig! The baseball legend, CC 1925, was a home-run hitter as a Columbia Lion on old South Field and would go on to play with the New York Yankees. Jun 17, 2019 In the media What They Wore: Art Historian Spotlights Revolutionary Fashion Magazine A team of Libraries staff help Barnard art history students tell the story of the most radical upheaval in clothing history, taking 18th-century fashions to the digital age. Jun 14, 2019 News RBML Archives Highlight Pioneering Architect Norma Merrick broke ground as an influential African American female architect - the first to graduate from Columbia's School of Architecture. Jun 13, 2019 In the media Former University Librarian Patricia Battin Dies at 89 The New York Times remembers former University Librarian Patricia Battin, "a pioneer and a visionary" and the first woman to lead an Ivy League library. Jun 8, 2019 Social Happy Birthday, Frank Lloyd Wright! Happy birthday, Frank Lloyd Wright! The archives of "the greatest American architect of all time," who designed more than 1,000 structures, are held by Avery Library. Jun 6, 2019 Social Honoring the 75th Anniversary of D-Day On the 75th anniversary of D-Day, we remember Dwight D. Eisenhower, who led the military operation and would later serve as president of Columbia. Jun 5, 2019 News Out and Proud in the Archives Out and proud in the archives: In honor of Pride Month, explore several collections from the Rare Book & Manuscript Library that demonstrate a range of LGBTQIA experiences. Jun 3, 2019 News Just Launched: #MeToo and the Women’s Rights Movement in China Web Archive #MeToo and the Women’s Rights Movement in China Web Archive preserves content from women's organizations in the Greater China region. May 22, 2019 Social Congratulations to the Class of 2019! Congratulations to the Class of 2019! The University Archives captured a sea of graduates in Columbia blue at the 1969 Commencement Day ceremony. « 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 »
Bring Me the Head of Béla Bartók Columbia Magazine explores the life and work of Hungarian composer Béla Bartók, whose sculpted bronze likeness resides in the Music & Arts Library.
In Passing: Oral History with Justice John Paul Stevens The late Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens was interviewed by Columbia's Center for Oral History about the state of civil and human rights post-9/11.
Newly-Processed Collection: United Bronx Parents Records A collection in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library traces the history of United Bronx Parents, a community organization that worked to improve health and education in the borough.
Just Launched: Stonewall 50 Commemoration Web Archive Web archivists captured commemorative websites for the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, preserving a milestone in the modern gay rights movement.
'Schuyler Sisters' Exhibit Examines Albany's Hamilton Link The wedding bands exchanged by Alexander and Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, on loan from the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, feature in an exhibit on "the Schuyler sisters and their circle."
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.
Summer Processing of Hebraica and Judaica Materials Discover hundreds of unknown holdings in Hebraica and Judaica in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, processed by the Libraries' archivists during summer downtime.
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?
Secrets of the Dead: Galileo's Moon A team of experts consulted the Rare Book & Manuscript Library's copy of an early work by Galileo, "Sidereus nuncius," for a PBS documentary.
A Catalyst for the Gay Rights Movement: The 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots The Libraries commemorates the anniversary of the historic Stonewall Riots, which served as a catalyst for the international gay rights movement.
How to Tame an Opossum and Other Preoccupations of the Barnard Children The newly-processed papers of the Barnard family, held by the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, reveal the childhood fantasies of the clan's three young boys.
On Exhibit: Animalia "Animalia," a new exhibit in Avery Library, celebrates the essence of animal life as depicted in cultural heritage objects, decorative arts, and sculpture.
A Rare Glimpse into the Memories of Former Slaves To commemorate Juneteenth, the Rare Book & Manuscript Library archives provide a meaningful glimpse into the memories of former slaves.
Just Launched: Literary Authors from Europe and Eurasia Web Archive The Literary Authors from Europe and Eurasia Web Archive preserves regional content from authors, critics, publishers, and translators about the contemporary literary process.
Happy Birthday, Lou Gehrig! Happy birthday, Lou Gehrig! The baseball legend, CC 1925, was a home-run hitter as a Columbia Lion on old South Field and would go on to play with the New York Yankees.
What They Wore: Art Historian Spotlights Revolutionary Fashion Magazine A team of Libraries staff help Barnard art history students tell the story of the most radical upheaval in clothing history, taking 18th-century fashions to the digital age.
RBML Archives Highlight Pioneering Architect Norma Merrick broke ground as an influential African American female architect - the first to graduate from Columbia's School of Architecture.
Former University Librarian Patricia Battin Dies at 89 The New York Times remembers former University Librarian Patricia Battin, "a pioneer and a visionary" and the first woman to lead an Ivy League library.
Happy Birthday, Frank Lloyd Wright! Happy birthday, Frank Lloyd Wright! The archives of "the greatest American architect of all time," who designed more than 1,000 structures, are held by Avery Library.
Honoring the 75th Anniversary of D-Day On the 75th anniversary of D-Day, we remember Dwight D. Eisenhower, who led the military operation and would later serve as president of Columbia.
Out and Proud in the Archives Out and proud in the archives: In honor of Pride Month, explore several collections from the Rare Book & Manuscript Library that demonstrate a range of LGBTQIA experiences.
Just Launched: #MeToo and the Women’s Rights Movement in China Web Archive #MeToo and the Women’s Rights Movement in China Web Archive preserves content from women's organizations in the Greater China region.
Congratulations to the Class of 2019! Congratulations to the Class of 2019! The University Archives captured a sea of graduates in Columbia blue at the 1969 Commencement Day ceremony.
