The Illinois State presidential portraits just made another move, this time to Milner Library’s Digital Center where they are about to undergo a digital makeover.
Milner Library digitizing ISU presidential portraits
Unit: Milner Library
Alum’s gifts help Milner Library remain the ‘heart of campus’
Alum David Paddock is an annual Illinois State supporter, and every year he sends a portion of his financial gift to Milner Library, one of his favorite parts of campus.
Historic ISU Archives photo find shows century-old student protest
There are always exciting finds at Illinois State’s Archives. This particular find shows turn-of-the-century Redbirds fighting for a historic national cause.
Back[story] of the Bird
From the Fighting Pedagogs to the Cardinals to the Redbirds—join Archivist April Anderson and Reggie at Milner Library Plaza on October 23 for a lesson in the history of Illinois State’s mascot.
Photographic Services Collection inventory now available to search online
The finding aid for the Photographic Services Collection is now available for researchers who are looking photographs of ISU’s history. Archives is also looking for help to locate many missing pieces of the collection.
Collection spotlight: Smith Hall
The staff at Illinois State Archives are often asked about the history of Smith Hall. Thanks to hard work of student Molly Stevenson, those records are now available for research.
History graduate student writes thesis on the history of ISU Archives
History graduate student Tammy Hanse, wrote and successfully defended her thesis this summer on the history of ISU Archives. Tammy did something that hasn’t been done in the department: record the history of the record keepers.
Jesse Fell’s part in the Civil War arrives at Milner Library
The Milner Library Special Collections and Rare Books Room at Illinois State University is excited to announce the acquisition of Civil War documents written by Jesse Fell.
Collection Spotlight: Women’s Physical Education Majors (PEM) Club
While there have been hundreds of registered student organizations in ISU’s history, only one club focused on women and their love for their chosen major, physical education. Researchers using the Women’s Physical Education Majors (PEM) Club collection can see how this club became a campus staple through its many sponsored co-ed activities and events.
The tradition of Summer Session at Illinois State
Summer school is an old tradition on campus. As the education profession grew, so did the curriculum and the student body at Illinois State Normal University.
