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New Exhibit in EUC Connector
A new exhibit in the EUC connector focuses on the university’s dual personality. Namely, Minerva and the Spartan. The two part exhibit explains the origins of our patron goddess, Minerva, and how she grew to become the symbol of the university. You’ll also find out why the Spartan was picked as the mascot for our […]
Why do archives matter to you?
The Society of American Archivists (SAA) is seeking input from researchers and others who use and enjoy archives, like those we have here at UNCG. They’re seeking comments or testimonials on why archives matter to you!! If you’re willing to share a short statement about why archives matter to you (and you’re willing to let […]
Celebrating North Carolina Archives Week
This week — October 21-27 — is North Carolina Archives Week, an annual, week-long observance of the agencies and people responsible for maintaining and making available the archival and historical records of our nation, state, communities and people. The Archives Week theme for 2013 is “Home Grown! A Celebration of N.C. Food Culture and History.” […]
A Student’s Perspective: Behind the Stacks in Manuscripts and Archives
I started in the Department of Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) as a volunteer during the fall semester of my freshman year at UNCG (2010). I had emailed someone (I can’t remember who now) in the library and asked if there was any need for volunteers in the library. I thought I’d be checking […]
A Student’s Perspective : Behind the Stacks in Archives and Manuscripts
When I first started my graduate career at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), I decided to look for a job with the University Libraries. Directed to the Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives department, I learned that they only had a volunteer position available, for which I promptly interviewed. In […]