Special Collections, MiddPoints
"Swing Low" on Juneteenth with the Middlebury Archives
| by Rebekah Irwin
How will we commemorate Juneteenth in Special Collections? By listening to “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” on repeat.
Special Collections
79 Items
-
Special Collections, MiddPoints
"Illegal alien" subject heading removed from catalog: A Reparative Cataloging Project update
| by Kaitlin Buerge
The Middlebury Libraries are happy to announce that we join our colleagues at institutions like Dartmouth, Harvard, and Vassar in eliminating the term “illegal aliens” from our cataloging.
Special Collections, MiddPoints
Middlebury Commencement Traditions
| by Kaitlin Buerge
You know about “Pomp and Circumstance”, diplomas, caps, and gowns, but how about pipe smoking and cane ceremonies? We’re sharing our favorite Middlebury Commencement traditions in honor of this weekend’s graduation ceremonies and the Class of 2021.
Special Collections, MiddPoints
Help Transcribe Our Archives
| by Rebekah Irwin
Help us make handwritten history more accessible by transcribing letters, diaries, and other historic archives.
Special Collections, MiddPoints
Student takeover: Natasha Trethewey and Domestic Work
| by Saher Al Khamash
Special Collections believes in celebrating Black history and women’s history every day. This week, Saher Al Khamash ‘21 takes over our news feed with a spotlight post featuring former United States Poet Laureate, Natasha Trethewey.
Special Collections, MiddPoints
Celebrating Gaypril with Kate Bornstein
| by Kaitlin Buerge
Join Special Collections in celebrating Gaypril (or, GAYpril) as we highlight LGBTQA+ authors and alumni.
Special Collections, MiddPoints
Women's History Month with Gertrude Cornish Milliken, First Woman Trustee
| by Rebekah Irwin
Gertrude Cornish Milliken, Middlebury College Alum (Class of 1901), was the first woman to serve as a Middlebury College Trustee.
Special Collections, MiddPoints
Women's History Month with Mary Ritter Beard
| by Kaitlin Buerge
Happy Women’s History Month, Mary Ritter Beard.
Special Collections, MiddPoints
Women's History Month with Emma Willard
| by Rebekah Irwin
Happy Women’s History Month, Emma Willard.
Special Collections, MiddPoints
Celebrating Black History Month: Countee Cullen's My Lives and How I Lost Them
| by Saher Al Khamash
Each February, the United States recognizes Black History Month. Join us this month as we feature works by Black authors in Special Collections. Today we celebrate Countee Cullen’s 1942 work, My Lives and How I Lost Them with Saher Al Khamash ‘21.