November 23, 2015
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Comments Off on Thanksgiving in the Archives
For many, this week is shorter on work and lengthier on planning for/experiencing Thanksgiving. Whether it be through the gathering of friends and family, a game of football, shopping (in store/online), or binge-watching a newly-discovered television program, this is meant … Continue reading
October 8, 2015
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Comments Off on Book Review – Shadows at Dawn: A Borderland Massacre and the Violence of History
Our volunteer, Tom Schmidt, would like to share his book review of Shadows at Dawn: A Borderland Massacre by Karl Jacoby. Here’s a teaser of his review…Western American history is dominated by violence toward Native Americans, most notably the Bear … Continue reading
October 5, 2015
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Comments Off on October is American Archives Month
October is American Archives month and the Cline Library Special Collections and Archives is excited to share several of its treasures with you throughout the month. Special Collections and Archives has two major collecting areas: the human and natural history … Continue reading
September 22, 2015
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Comments Off on Collection Pickups: Professional Peril?
In an ideal world, donors would submit collections to Special Collections and Archives (SCA) in as pristine a manner possible: boxes would be clearly labeled and the contents organized and titled appropriately; contents would be in excellent stable condition; and … Continue reading
July 28, 2015
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Comments Off on 101 Years Ago Today – World War I Declared
On July 28th, 1914–exactly 101 years ago today–Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. Many pinpoint this date as the beginning of the ‘Great War,’ which would soon involve many other nations in a battle that would become more commonly known as … Continue reading
July 17, 2015
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Comments Off on A Legacy of Canyon Adventure – George Billingsley Collection
If you haven’t ventured below the rim of the Grand Canyon, you’re missing the best part! For those with a more adventuresome personality (and extra leisure time), the panoramic landscape, geology, as well as unique flora and fauna are waiting to be experienced. Regardless … Continue reading
July 17, 2015
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Comments Off on The River Woman – Katie Lee
For all the Katie Lee fans out there, check out this great interview with Ms. Katie courtesy of Arizona Public Media. For the few who may not know Katie, she is a musician, activist, river runner, actress, writer, public speaker, … Continue reading
July 17, 2015
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Comments Off on The Struggle to Retain History and Culture
It is the anniversary of Srebrenica, the massacre of a people and a culture. The wars in Bosnia destroyed families, homes, cities and factions made a point to destroy their “enemies” museums and libraries. It wasn’t just an annihilation of … Continue reading
July 9, 2015
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Comments Off on Appraisal of Digital Photographs
Archivists enjoy good satire. Click here to access the full story. It is not far-fetched to assume that The Onion has a team of information professionals on staff. Ridiculousness aside, there is intelligent thought (i.e. archival theory) behind this veiled … Continue reading
July 2, 2015
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Comments Off on Fred Harvey Exhibit under construction!
The Fred Harvey Company in many ways defined the American southwest-even though their businesses expand far beyond to as far east as Cleveland, Ohio, and as far west and north as the wine country of northern California. Our exhibit will … Continue reading