We’re excited to share the NU Archives & Special Collections is now open by appointment from 9am–4:30pm, Tuesday–Thursday while our collections remain offsite.
See how far we've come in our renovation, from hard hats to having collections on the table!
library.northeastern.edu/arc…
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The papers of Miren Uriarte are accessible, thanks to
@NU_Archives.
Uriarte's documents and oral history recordings from Boston's Latinx organizations to provide a window into the community's history of social justice and civil rights.
Learn more: librarynews.northeastern.edu…
Today we are reflecting on the legacy of singer and songwriter Cassandra Wilson, who passed away on September 1st. You can listen to her interview with journalist Larry Katz, who at the time was writing for the Boston Herald, here: hdl.handle.net/2047/D2042883…
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Preserving the legacy of Boston cultural leader Elma Lewis has been a top priority for the Digital Production Services and @NU_Archives teams. Get an update on the process and see what the collections include from Joy Zanghi and Sarah Sweeney: librarynews.northeastern.edu…
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It's time to take a trip down memory lane in our weekly #tbt visit with @NU_Archives!
Here's a reminder to take some time to play in the snow, courtesy of contestants from a Winter Carnival Queen competition of yesteryear.
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Recently, @NU_Archives invited staff members from @HuntNewsNU to view print editions of archival @Northeastern newspapers. Learn more about this event and the collection in this blog post by Grace Millet: librarynews.northeastern.edu…
📸: Margot Murphy/Huntington News
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Learn how to use newspapers and digitized materials in the @NU_Archives to your advantage.
Leveraging Media History to Improve Modern Journalism: 11/12, 2 - 4 p.m.
Leveraging Digitized Materials from @NU_Archives: 11/13, 12 - 1 p.m.
Both events are in Snell Library 360.

ALT Leveraging Media History to Improve Modern Journalism Wednesday, November 12 2 - 4 p.m. Centers for Digital Scholarship Snell Library 360 Leveraging Digitized Materials from Northeastern University's Archives & Special Collections Thursday, November 13 12 - 1 p.m. Centers for Digital Scholarship Snell Library 360
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Members of the @NU_Archives staff recently shared some of their favorite collections in an open house. Featured items included a political pin collection, glimpses into the daily life of Bostonians, and even a jacket from Michael Dukakis' 1988 presidential bid. #tbt
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The DRS houses a variety of research projects, podcasts, and more related to environmental causes. Learn more in the latest blog post by Kim Kennedy: librarynews.northeastern.edu…
📸: Photo courtesy of the @NU_Archives.
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Last week, @NU_Archives and the F.W. Olin Library in Oakland hosted a dual event to allow visitors to explore and learn about their Artists' Books Collections, containing works of art in book form.
Learn more about the collections: subjectguides.lib.neu.edu/ar…
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Recently, the @NU_Archives held an open house for members of the @HuntNewsNU to engage with the Northeastern News collection. Students flipped through bound copies of the newspapers and even browsed articles via microfilm.
Photos courtesy of Margot Murphy/Huntington News.
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In 1985, Matthews Arena hosted a professional wrestling event that raised money for @MDAorg
Photo courtesy of @NU_Archives
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Future NHL player Dan McGillis played 4 seasons for @GoNUmhockey in Matthews Arena.
Photo: Joshua Levine/Northeastern University
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A member of the @GoNUwhockey team gets her game face for a Beanpot finale against Harvard in 1990.
Photo: Joshua Levine/Northeastern University
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The @GoNUmbasketball team takes on Duke in a packed Matthews Arena in 1995.
Photo: Joshua Levine/Northeastern University
Courtesy of @NU_Archives
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Graduates of @NUSL watch the ceremonies in Matthews Arena in 2003.
Photo courtesy of @NU_Archives
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A processional of faculty members enter Matthews Arena for freshman convocation in September 1988.
Photo: Joshua Levine/Northeastern University
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This year marks the final season of Matthews Arena, the legendary home of @GoNUathletics and host of commencements, ceremonies, concerts, and more.
Here are a glimpse of some of the historical events to take place in Matthews since its acquisition by @Northeastern in 1979.
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The @nu_archives hosts historical records from Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción and @LaAlianzaHispan, both dedicated to Latinx heritage, culture, and community resources in Boston. Browse these collections: latinxhistory.library.northe…
#HispanicHeritageMonth #tbt
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The @nu_archives staff has been busy digitizing thousands of archival records for access through the DRS. Learn more about the process and available materials in the latest blog by Grace Millet: librarynews.northeastern.edu…
Photo from the National Center of Afro-American Artists
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The @NU_Archives provides a window into @Northeastern's history, with many of their materials digitized and available online. You can also make an appointment to view the physical collections. Learn more on the Archives' website: library.northeastern.edu/arc…
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