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Annual Report, 2024 It’s that time of year to share an update on everything Special Collections & Archives was able to accomplish in 2024. First and foremost, I would like to recognize the SCA team: Alayna, Ashelee, Beth, Craig, Emily, Kate, Marcia, Megan, Melde, Rebecca, and Stephanie as well as our student curatorial associate Parker... Continue reading “Special Collections & Archives Annual Report for 2024” ›
Join us for the opening reception for our new exhibit “Fields of Fortune: North Carolina’s Legacy in Leaf and Labor.” Light refreshments will be served. Please register here. Continue reading “Opening Reception for “Fields of Fortune: North Carolina’s Legacy in Leaf and Labor”” ›
Special Collections & Archives (SCA) is excited to announce the launch of Wake Forest University’s Digital Collections on Quartex. Initially, the WFU site will focus on two collections, consisting of the Board of Trustees minutes (1845-1920) and the Biblical Recorder (1834-1899), comprising over 2,300 items. The Special Collections & Archives Team will also be transferring... Continue reading “SCA Digital Collections on Quartex” ›
This year has been a year full of letterpress printing. I love that letterpress is getting traction in both ZSR and academic settings at Wake Forest. I was urged by Stephanie Bennett to write about the printing that happened in 2024, and so here is the Letterpress Annual Report for 2024! I began the year... Continue reading “Letterpress Printing in 2024” ›
Continue reading “Piedmont Earth Day Fair (Piedmont Environmental Alliance)” ›
Special Collections & Archives celebrated Edward Gorey on Wednesday, October 30th with a party and small exhibit. Guests got the opportunity to see some of Gorey’s haunting illustrations and children’s books, and even hang out with his skeleton! There were delicious snacks, good company, great costumes, and a spooky good time! You can view all... Continue reading “Celebrating Edward Gorey (and Halloween!)” ›
Not The Library You Remember Tours (and Dewey’s cake!) On Friday September 13th we again welcomed WFU alumni into ZSR and gave them brief tours of our spaces. It is such a joy to hear stories from students who attended across the decades. Comments like “you can EAT in here? In Special Collections & Archives,... Continue reading “Homecoming 2024 ZSR Wrapup” ›
Join us in celebrating the upcoming centenary of author, artist, and designer Edward St. John Gorey. Born in Chicago in 1925, Gorey had a multifaceted career that spanned 50 years. He gained a cult following with his unique aesthetic, which was simultaneously whimsical and morbid, sinister and surreal. ZSR Special Collections and Archives’ Halloween event... Continue reading “100 Years of Edward Gorey, 1925-2025” ›
We have planned an event-filled fall– make sure to save the dates for these awesome library events! For more upcoming library events, check out our calendar or follow us on our social media channels! August Take Care Tuesday (Tues. Aug. 27th, 4:00-6:00 pm) September Take Care Tuesday (Tues. Sept. 3rd, 4:00-6:00 pm) Humans vs Zombies... Continue reading “Save the Dates! ZSR Library Fall 2024 Events Round Up” ›