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Special Collections, MiddPoints
| 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
| 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
| by Rebekah Irwin
Help us make handwritten history more accessible by transcribing letters, diaries, and other historic archives.
Special Collections, MiddPoints
| 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
| by Kaitlin Buerge
Join Special Collections in celebrating Gaypril (or, GAYpril) as we highlight LGBTQA+ authors and alumni.
Special Collections, MiddPoints
| 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
| by Kaitlin Buerge
Happy Women’s History Month, Mary Ritter Beard.
Special Collections, MiddPoints
| by Rebekah Irwin
Happy Women’s History Month, Emma Willard.
Special Collections, MiddPoints
| 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.
Special Collections, MiddPoints
| by Kaitlin Buerge
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 Arna Bontemps: poet, novelist, and librarian.
