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Shakespeare’s First Folio: What is it?

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William Shakespeare’s First Folio, a copy of which is held in the William H. Hannon Library’s archives and special collections, is one of the most renowned and significant items in … Read more

Year in Review: Significant Acquisitions

detail of McQueen jacket

For many years, the William H. Hannon Library’s special collections were affectionately called the university’s “attic.” We have worked to untangle inaccurate imagery that may arise from that term by … Read more

Year in Review: New Online Primary Sources

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We strive to find and acquire resources that build a diverse, inclusive, and accessible collection. To keep our collections relevant as the university’s needs evolve, we continually evaluate and acquire … Read more

Year in Review: DEIA Digitization Grant

Cover of VIDA magazine, a student protest poster with a raised first, and a digitized scrapbook

In 2023, the Bill Hannon Foundation invited the William H. Hannon Library to apply for a one-year, $150,000 digitization grant focused on telling diverse stories by digitizing and publishing online … Read more

Featured Resource: Mexico in History

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For anyone interested in learning about the history of Mexico, the William H. Hannon Library recently subscribed to a database that should pique your interest: Mexico in History: Colonialism to … Read more

Children’s Books for Latine Heritage Month

In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week. The observance was expanded in 1988 to a month-long celebration (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), … Read more