December 30, 2021
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Comments Off on The Protocols for Native American Archival Materials
Did you know that the Protocols for Native American Archival Materials were drafted right here at Cline Library? This Native American Heritage Month we would like to highlight some of the important work that we have been doing to implement … Continue reading
September 21, 2021
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Comments Off on What’s new in SCA? A LOT!
Back in April, 2021 the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced 225 award recipients who will be receiving $24 million in funding this grant cycle. NAU’s Cline Library Special Collections and Archives was honored to be one of those … Continue reading
August 16, 2021
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Comments Off on SCA to close early on August 17, 2021
It’s been great seeing so many friendly faces in our reading room. We want everyone to be aware that we will close at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, August 17th for a special event. Regular hours of Monday -Thursday 8:00 a.m. … Continue reading
August 6, 2021
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Comments Off on An Athlete to Remember
In the spirit of the summer Olympics and the many runners who have trained here in Flagstaff, we bring you the story that mingles, an ultra-runner before there were ultra-races, America’s Mother Road (Route 66), intrigue, heartbreak, along with some … Continue reading
July 22, 2021
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Comments Off on Three-Year NEH Funded Project Archivist Position Announcement
Cline Library Special Collections and Archives is excited to announce the award of a $350,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. This transformative grant will allow Cline Library Special Collections and Archives (SCA) to digitize 400 rare and … Continue reading
May 20, 2021
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Comments Off on Great news from the archives!
In Special Collections and Archives we’re excited to share some good news. We’ve lowered our prices for high resolution digital image files and we’ve added a shopping cart feature to make it easier for you to order. Here’s what that … Continue reading
August 14, 2020
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Comments Off on August 14th Is National Code Talkers Day
Today, August 14th, is National Code Talkers Day. There are only four living code talkers remaining. These brave men played a vital role in the Pacific Theater during World War II. For those who may not be aware of the … Continue reading
August 3, 2020
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Comments Off on Special Collections & Archives: Changes to access for Fall 2020 semester
Beginning August 12, 2020, Special Collections & Archives (SCA) will offer online resources and virtual research support for all users and scheduled appointments for on-site access to physical collections in the Meriam Lamont Reading Room for members of the NAU … Continue reading
May 20, 2020
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Comments Off on Finding a forgotten virologist in the archives
On March 24, 2020, Professor Padmanabhan Balaram found himself facing the same question facing so many other instructors around the world: how to move his course online. That day, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21 day national lockdown … Continue reading
May 13, 2020
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Comments Off on Processing Jerry Emmett’s papers during a pandemic
Geraldine “Jerry” Emmett is likely one of the most infamous centenarians in Arizona’s history. A two-time graduate of Northern Arizona University (NAU), she was born two years after Arizona achieved statehood and five years before American women’s right to vote … Continue reading