From the Vault 06(01)
Come check out the newest arrival in the Special Collections and University Archives Department at Gleeson! Hint-this newest arrival was founded in one of SF’s major districts. Continue reading From the Vault 06(01)
Category: Special Collections & University Archives
Collection Highlight: Geneologia
A peek into our Special Collections, featuring an 18th century manuscript with ties to the Spanish Inquisition. Continue reading Collection Highlight: Geneologia
Collection Highlight: Febronius
A peek into our Special Collections, featuring a look at the controversies and publication history of Febronius’ 1763 book entitled De Statu Ecclesiae. Continue reading Collection Highlight: Febronius
Rose Pak: Journalist to Activist
The Special Collections & University Archives department is excited to announce the opening of our latest exhibition: an exploration of the life and legacy of Rose Pak, one of our most distinguished alumni. Pak was a graduate of the San Francisco College for Women, which was integrated with USF in 1978. She went on to … Continue reading Rose Pak: Journalist to Activist
Collection Highlight: Cane
A peek into our Special Collections, featuring the Arion Press edition of Jean Toomer’s experimental novel Cane, with woodcuts by contemporary artist Martin Puryear. Continue reading Collection Highlight: Cane
Step back into the past with four new digital collections from University Archives
Highlights of four new digital collections featuring items from the University Archives. Continue reading Step back into the past with four new digital collections from University Archives
From the Vault 05(01)
This post is part of a series in highlighting interesting finds from the Special Collections & University Archives at Gleeson-come check it out! Continue reading From the Vault 05(01)
Dr. King’s Legacy Preserved in the Donohue Rare Book Room
A rare and beautiful printing of Dr. King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” is housed in the Donahue Rare Book Room. Continue reading Dr. King’s Legacy Preserved in the Donohue Rare Book Room
Descriptive Practice for Social Justice: An Internship Reflection
Zoe Hume, inaugural Reparative and Inclusive Description (RID) Survey Scholar, shares her experience. Continue reading Descriptive Practice for Social Justice: An Internship Reflection
New in digital collections, November 2022
Highlights of newly digitized special collections for November 2022 Continue reading New in digital collections, November 2022