Hidden Town: Short Documentaries on Slavery in Salem
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Special Collections & Archives
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Researching the History of Student Protest at Wake Forest using Special Collections and Archives
The Student Activism Subject Guide is a compilation of archival resources that is available to research how Wake Forest students have engaged with social movements and protests over the past several decades. The guide is arranged chronologically in a way that reflects the evolving demographics of the student body and related issues faced by successive... Continue reading “Researching the History of Student Protest at Wake Forest using Special Collections and Archives” ›
Murals Transform the Special Collections & Archives Research Room Mezzanine
As we continue to renovate and renew the Special Collections & Archives Research Room (Room 625), we have run into some unique challenges. One was the second-floor mezzanine: because the wrought-iron railing is so low, the space is a safety concern for visitors and SCA Team members alike. We had formerly stored books along the... Continue reading “Murals Transform the Special Collections & Archives Research Room Mezzanine” ›
Edwin Hallman, Jr. Writing Scholarship Prize, 2026
Edwin Hallman, Jr. Writing Scholarship Prize This post is to announce the 2026 Writing Scholarship Prize for Wake Forest University undergraduates who are interested in writing. Funded by a private donor, the ZSR Library and Special Collections & Archives will oversee this competition, titled Curating the World I Want to Live In. Scholarship Prize Amount:... Continue reading “Edwin Hallman, Jr. Writing Scholarship Prize, 2026” ›
Save the Dates! Fall 2026 at ZSR
For more upcoming library events, check out our calendar or follow us on our social media channels! At ZSR September Walt Whitman’s American Dream (Thursday, September 10, 4:30 p.m.) Humans Vs Zombies (Friday, September 11, 7:00-9:00 p.m.) The Regulator Movement in North Carolina Book Event with Marcia Phillips (Wednesday, September 23, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.)... Continue reading “Save the Dates! Fall 2026 at ZSR” ›
Family Weekend Open House 2026
Join us for a drop-in Open House in the Special Collections & Archives Research Room (ZSR Library Room 625). Learn about Special Collections & Archives, view our current exhibit “Reading the Revolution: Print Culture in 18th Century America,” and pick up stickers, buttons, magnets, and more! We can’t wait to see you! Continue reading “Family Weekend Open House 2026” ›
Homecoming 2026 and ZSR Library!
Join us for fast and fun tours (30 minutes) that highlight how the ZSR Library is not the library you remember! We will begin in ZSR Atrium and end in Special Collections & Archives. In between, we will visit the wonderful new study spaces in the ZSR Library and drop in on some of our... Continue reading “Homecoming 2026 and ZSR Library!” ›
Special Collections & Archives @ Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors 2026
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Introduction to Special Collections & Archives (SCA) and the Wake Forest Historical Museum (WFHM)
With the start of the new 2026-2027 school year upon us, I would like to provide an introduction to Special Collections & Archives (SCA) and the Wake Forest Historical Museum (WFHM) operations so that ZSR and others will be better informed about our Team and know who to contact for specific requests. Our org chart... Continue reading “Introduction to Special Collections & Archives (SCA) and the Wake Forest Historical Museum (WFHM)” ›
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