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Unit: University Archives
ISU Archives reaches milestone: 100 finding aids
The Illinois State University Archives has reached a milestone: There are now 100 preserved collections available for research use!
ISNU’s Pearl Harbor connection, 74 years later
On this 74th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we remember our Redbird alumni who lost their lives during the course of World War II.
More than a building: The life of Dr. Rachel Cooper
You have probably heard of Rachel Cooper or walked past the building that bears her name. But just who was Rachel Cooper? Ross Griffiths, director of Preservation and University Archives, did a little digging to find out.
Did you miss The Backstory of the Bird?
Did you miss University Archivist April Anderson and mascot Reggie Redbird as they talked about the history of Reggie’s family here at Illinois State?
Collection Spotlight: Normal History Club
The records of one of Normal’s oldest operating clubs, the Normal History Club, have been preserved thanks the the efforts of Grace Sergeant, an Illinois State University English major and Archives intern.
Archives staff uncovers history of the Quad’s Old Main Bell
Archives Assistant Jenna Self uses Archives resources to definitively answer a researcher’s question: Did the bell on the Quad ever hang in Old Main?
Reggie Redbird history on display at Milner Library
To celebrate ISU’s Homecoming this month, the ISU Archives has installed a new exhibit on the first floor of Milner Library that showcases some great historic mascot ephemera and memorabilia. Visitors to the exhibit will also get to see the retired feathers of their favorite mascot on full display.
University Archives to host open house days
Get a behind-the-scenes peek at Illinois State History history during University Archives’ open house days!
New exhibit on ISSCS history unveiled
ISU Archives exhibits intern Aindrea Delaney unveils a new exhibit at the Normal Community Activity Center showcasing daily life and activities of the former Illinois Soldiers and Sailor’s Children’s School (ISSCS).
