Literature and history, from medieval and Renaissance manuscripts to contemporary novels and zines. Tweets by @EJJohnson74 & @joliebraun.
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On the season premiere of Broad & High, we learn about centuries-old manuscripts at @OhioStateRBML, and we meet We Amplify Voices’ Nicholas D’Andrea who shares a recipe for Stuffed Grape Leaves.
Watch tonight at 8 p.m. or stream now: wosu.pm/3tkzdWw
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Join us on Oct. 24 from 6-8 pm in Thompson Library for an event featuring poet Hanif Abdurraqib. Abdurraqib will read from his book A Little Devil in America, and two student poets will share their work. Free and open to the public. Refreshments served. bit.ly/48d9MpK
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We have one of the largest fragment collections in North America! ~1,500 fragments, 140 are in the Deathless Fragments exhibit bit.ly/3Dy7gfJ. ~90% have been digitized. They are one of the most used set of special collections materials at the university. @OhioStateRBML
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Interested in learning how Libraries prepares for exhibitions that include rare and/or delicate materials? Join us for a panel discussion on July 27 to hear from the teams that made the current "Deathless Fragments" exhibit possible: bit.ly/3XJ1hhe @OhioStateRBML
ALT Wide shot of the Thompson Library gallery, where the Deathless Fragments exhibit is on display.
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@OhioStateRBML's Preview Night is one week away! This annual event showcases recent acquisitions from medieval manuscripts to contemporary zines. Explore materials, meet the curators @EJJohnson74 and @joliebraun and more. Learn more: bit.ly/3Hqos8o
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Our exhibitions coordinator and several conservation staff members collaborated to mount 48 manuscript fragments for the upcoming "Deathless Fragments" exhibit in the Thompson Library Gallery. The exhibit opens on Monday; learn more at bit.ly/40aKAeI. @OhioStateRBML
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Happening this week! Join us on Jan. 27 for a Zine Collection Open House feat. zines from @OhioStateRBML collections and presented by curator @joliebraun! For more info and to register: bit.ly/3HpxsvE
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Yesterday I described the significant #Japanese #Maps collection @OSULibrary. The picture was "Zōho kaisei Edo kiriezu" (増補改正江戸切絵図) by Owariya Seishichi (尾張屋清七板) ca. 1850s. It's a sectional woodblock printed map with 30 pieces of #Edo #cartography @OhioStateRBML
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We recently brought out this cool collection of stereographic plates and antique stereoscope from @OhioStateRBML for Hist of Art 4001 (w Prof. Namiko Kunimoto) “Envisioning the Nation: Modern and Contemporary Art in Asia” #VisualCulture #VirtualReality #Japanese #ArtHistory 🇯🇵 👓
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The William Warren Johnson United States Naval Service papers at @OhioStateRBML hold personal items that once were part of a young Black seaman’s daily life during World War II. Read more about this unique collection at bit.ly/3Ekurv6.
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What happens when a book becomes too damaged to use in the classroom? Libraries’ conservation team steps in and makes the worn, well-loved volume look like new. Learn more about the recent conservation of a culinary treasure from @OhioStateRBML at bit.ly/3MIcpFM.
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Excited to have these added to the Japanese maps held at @OhioStateRBML @OSULibrary.
Today I had the pleasure of checking in newly acquired historical maps from Japan. This one is called 改正明治新刻大日本道中獨案内 / Kaisei Meiji shinkoku Dai Nihon dōchū hitori annai (1892). Hoping we can digitize & add to the @geobtaa
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Thank you @OSULibrary for posting. #ToyoKawakami, aka #ToyoSuyemoto, was a celebrated Nissei poet from CA who moved to OH in her later years. Proudly, we have her life papers @OhioStateRBML. To learn more, click here: library.osu.edu/site/japanes…
This ad from a 1979 issue of @thelantern lists celebratory events taking place throughout to recognize Asian American heritage. Notably, Toyo Kawakami, who was unconstitutionally imprisoned during World War II at the Topaz War Relocation Center, was one of two keynote speakers.
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UPDATE: Thompson Library and 18th Avenue Library will reopen on Monday, April 25 at 8 p.m. All other Libraries locations will reopen on Tuesday, April 26 with regular hours. To see hours for all our locations, visit library.osu.edu/locations.
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Due to a campus water line break, all public University Libraries locations are closed effective immediately. No information is available at this time for when the locations will reopen. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.
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Charlie Zimmerman was drawn to the work of journalist William Bradford Huie when he conducted a research project for a history course. Fortunately, he didn’t have to look far for more info; @OhioStateRBML is home to the Huie Papers. Read more: bit.ly/3uQ7KJj.
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Thrilled to be sharing research at #AAS2022 tomorrow, drawn from oral history interviews, the Song Family Papers, and the Thomas Gregory Song Papers, held at @OhioStateRBML @OSULibrary. Slide deck is almost ready:
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Due to inclement weather, all University Libraries facilities will be closed on Thursday, February 3 and will reopen with normal hours on Friday, February 4.
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Undergraduate students with a book collection may be eligible for a scholarship from University Libraries! Learn more about the Ann W. and Emanuel D. Rudolph Student Book Collecting Awards now at bit.ly/3AY6oiw.
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Do you know an undergraduate student interested in a paid summer research opportunity? University Libraries is hosting two workshops to help students learn more about the Undergraduate Research Library Fellowship (URLF). More info and registration: bit.ly/3G0vOO7
ALT Jenny Morrison, a former URLF fellow, sits in a room at the library. She is looking at an original set design drawing from the Theatre Research Institute. She has bright pink hair and is wearing a colorfully patterned button-up shirt.