Special Collections and University Archives

Displaying 1 - 50 of 69 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 The women who made UNI
Northern Iowan 118:42, p.1
The Northern Iowan continues their Women's History Month coverage, writing about some of the prominent women from the university's history: Mavis Holmes, Frances Webster, Irene Eaton, and Anna Lawther; photo.
2 The women who made UNI
Northern Iowan 118:40, p.2
Four women are celebrated for their contributions to UNI in its early years as a kickoff for Women's History Month: Marion McFarland Walker, Annie Turner Wittenmyer, Bertha Martin, and Alison Aitchison; photos.
3 The history of the Alumni House
Northern Iowan 118:17, p.5
The Alumni House has been home to many different offices and people over the years; photo.
4 Lang Hall introduces historical exhibit
Northern Iowan 117:32, p.1
A new historical exhibit is unveiled in Lang Hall featuring famous figures who have spoken or performed at UNI, including Martin Luther King, Jr., William Jennings Bryan, the Dalai Lama, and Salvador Dali. Digital communications professor Christopher Martin and associate professor of history Thomas Conners worked together to research the exhibit using Rod Library's special collections and IndexUNI; photos.
5 Bringing pandemics to life across all generations
Northern Iowan 117:25, p.4
Departments across the Rod Library curated a display about the 1918 influenza pandemic and the current COVID-19 pandemic; photo.
6 Library exhibit explores WWI impact
Northern Iowan 116:28, p.5
The exhibit "World War I: Lessons and Legacies" is on display in the Rod Library Learning Commons through February 15. The exhibit is courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, the National Museum of American History, U.S. World War I Centennial Commission, and Smithsonian Women's Service. It includes artifacts from the UNI Museum and documents and photos from the Special Collections and University Archives. Two lectures will happen in conjunction with the exhibit: "Warriors, Caregivers, and Patriots: Women's Experiences in the First World War," by associate history professor Emily Machen, and "For the Fallen: Military Cemeteries of the Western Front," by associate history professor Thomas Connors; photos.
7 Panther Portrait: Get Social @Rod
Northern Iowan 116:3, p.5
Rod Library held a building-wide event on September 4, 2019. Each department at Rod held their own information sessions and/or events that highlighted their departments' functions; photos.
8 NAR conference celebrates 50 years at UNI
Northern Iowan 115:49, p.2
The North American Review celebrates its 50th anniversary at UNI. A conference will be held on campus April 19-21 to celebrate; photos.
9 Fun activities planned for UNI's Family Weekend
Public Relations News Release 2014:84, p.1
UNI will host events and activities for students, parents, and family members of all ages during Family Weekend, October 17 through October 19. Multiple activities are taking place over the span of the weekend.
10 This week in UNI history
Northern Iowan 110:38, p.4
The article informs readers of several events that took place at this time in UNI history. The information is from Rod Library Special Collections and University Archives.
11 Maucker Union holds long, rich history
Northern Iowan 110:19, p.4
The Maucker Union has an interesting history and has undergone many changes throughout the years. At one point students were able to purchase beer in Maucker Union. There also used to be a Hardee's restaurant that employed many students on campus.
12 Homer Seerley's great-grandson honors heritage with gift to Rod Library
Northern Iowa Today 95:3, p.18
Stan Culley, a great-grandson of President Homer Seerley, will donate a portion of his estate to the Rod Library; believes libraries are a key to learning; photo.
13 Sacred spaces and reading places
Northern Iowan 108:24, p.4
The Great Reading Room and the Special Collections area of the library are not available for student study spaces; unless using Special Collections materials; photo.
14 Alumnus donates historical collection to Rod Library
Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.28
Maurice (Moe) Wadle donates collection of Pocket Books to Library; will be housed in Special Collections; photo.
15 Pictures of 1933 campus life donated to University Archives.
Public Relations News Release 2010:234, p.1
Ruth Buchholz, daughter of Leroy Blumer, a former student at the Iowa State Teachers College, donated a collection of pictures that her father took while he was a student.
16 A treasure trove of university history
Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.8
A look at the collections and services of the Rod Library Special Collections and University Archives; photo.
17 UNI Rod Library acquires alumna's special edition concrete poetry
Northern Iowa Today 93:1, p.22
Rod Library acquires work by alumna Mary Ellen Solt; photo.
18 UNI Rod Library acquires alumna's special-edition concrete poetry
Public Relations News Release 2008:303, p.1
The collection of concrete poetry by Mary Ellen Solt features a special-edition of "Flowers in Concrete," Solt's best-known work, and also includes "A Trilogy of Rain" and "Marriage."
19 We're all Panthers
Northern Iowan 104:2, p.7
Importance of the Panther as UNI's mascot; history and purpose.
20 Artwork livens up campus landscape
Northern Iowan 104:2, p.1
One-half of one percent of the cost of a building goes toward creating artwork that everyone can view and enjoy; photo.
21 Cedar Falls draws large number of celebrities
Northern Iowan 100:22, p.11
Photos and events in UNI's history are archived in Rod Library's Special Collections University Archives; photo.
22 UNI Special Collections receives special recognition
Northern Iowan 99:24, p.1
An article in the Midwest Archives Conference newsletter praised the website of Rod Library's Special Collections and University Archives; photo.
23 UNI's Rod Library Special Collections Web sit receives kudos
Public Relations News Release 2002:200, p.1
Rod Library Special Collections' web pages were praised by the Midwest Archives Conference.
24 Professor's pointillism illustrations on display
Northern Iowan 98:52, p.2
Jeff Tamplin's artwork, which features pointillism techniques, is on display near Rod Library's Special Collections and University Archives.
25 Preserving history
Campus News Network 11:22, p.2
Grant given to Library Special Collections and University Archives for preservation of student newspapers; photo.
26 Librarian's history of UNI picture perfect
Northern Iowan 97:12, p.8
A pictorial history book on UNI is written by University Archivist Gerald Peterson; photo.
27 The University of Northern Iowa's pictorial history, compiled by special collections librarian
Public Relations News Release 2000:97, p.1
Special Collections Librarian Gerald Peterson wrote a pictorial history of the University of Northern Iowa from material located in the University Archives.
28 Special Collections provides link to past
Northern Iowan 95:60, p.6
Special Collections and University Archives contains historical information about UNI and other special book collections; photo.
29 Archivist brings pieces of past into future
Northern Iowan 94:27, p.9
Profile of University Archivist Gerald Peterson; photo.
30 Clean out files, don't wipe out history
Northern Iowan 94:22, p.7
Archivist Gerald Peterson urges care in paper recycling effort.
31 Ceremony to honor two generous library contributions at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1996:356, p.1
UNI holds ceremony for the donation of the Stageberg to the Rod library Special Collections.
32 University of Northern Iowa to host town meeting "Community Commitments to the UN Platform of Action on Women" Wednesday April 17
Public Relations News Release 1995:310, p.1
Lynn Cutler to be the keynote speaker for the town meeting for community members and local officials.
33 Eleven years of work pays off: Northern Iowan Index for 1967-1991 completed
Northern Iowan 88:57, p.7
Library Special Collections staff puts together subject index to Northern Iowan.
34 More can be found in library than just books
Northern Iowan 85:45, p.15
A look at the services and collections of the University Archives and Special Collections of the library.
35 Grassley donates political papers to alma mater
Nonpareil 72:3, p.15
Senator Charles Grassley presents papers to Rod Library Special Collections; photo.
36 Sen. Grassley gives papers to Rod Library
Northern Iowan 84:62, p.1
Dedication ceremony held June 2, 1988; papers include material up until 1980.
37 UNI Archives contain insight about campus history, trends
Northern Iowan 84:27, p.8
Gerald Peterson describes the value and uses of the Archives collection.
38 Special section is rarely used
Northern Iowan 83:55, p.11
Gerald Peterson talks about the book collections in Special Collections; photo.
39 James Hearst's will includes major gifts to Cedar Falls, UNI
Alumnus 70:3, p.4
Professor Hearst left house and $100,000 to city; $10,000 to public library; and books and papers to UNI.
40 Stageberg wills library to UNI
UNI Century 12:3, p.7
Professor Stageberg died on March 18, 1984.
41 "Keeping the books" of the UNI library
Northern Iowan 80:3, p.18
A look at the Special Collections division of the library; profile of Gerald Peterson.
42 'Dressing up' the Arts Center
Northern Iowan 79:47, p.10
UNI participates in exhibition.
43 Once upon a time . . Illustrations in a Special Collection
Northern Iowan 79:41, p.14
A look at some of the old children's books in Special Collections.
44 Yesterdays
Northern Iowan 79:10, p.8
The Old Central Bell has been found, and it still sits under the stairs in the Campanile; photo.
45 Stageberg donates rare dictionary to UNI Library
Alumnus 66:3, p.10
Professor Norman Stageberg donates first edition of Samuel Johnson's dictionary; photo.
46 Find a new world in the library's special section
Northern Iowan 77:26, p.17
A look at the Library's Youth Collection and Special Collections.
47 Construction, remodeling projects dot UNI campus
Northern Iowan 76:61, p.1
Dave Walters discusses some of the renovation and construction projects occurring on campus.
48 Art student mixes diverse media in books
Northern Iowan 76:24, p.8
Brian Gran has on display eleven books that are his own creation; photo.
49 Library collection reaches half million volumes
Alumnus 64:4, p.12
Kennedy collection includes rare and valuable books.
50 Unique books at MA show
Northern Iowan 76:22, p.11
Graduate student Brian Gran will have his books on display at the Special Collection Room of the Library.