From Her Hand: Sally Merriam Wait’s Mission South
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Archival Resources for Black History Month
February is Black History Month, but every day during the year is a good time to remind researchers and visitors that Special Collections & Archives has many resources that might help in learning more about the Black experience here at Wake Forest and beyond. We have compiled many subject guides on a variety of topics,... Continue reading “Archival Resources for Black History Month” ›
Looking Back: The History of Wake Forest Sports A Conversation with Muggsy
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Dr. Sam Gladding: An Inspiration
Special Collections & Archives is saddened by the announcement about the loss of Wake Forest Counseling Professor, Dr. Sam Gladding, one of our greatest supporters. We had the opportunity in the fall of 2020 to host Sam speaking about his most recent book, Off the Courthouse Square. He was a prolific author and his publications... Continue reading “Dr. Sam Gladding: An Inspiration” ›
Songs for Wake Forest: Update
By Tanya Zanish-Belcher and Mika Payden-Travers Last December, we were proud to host Dr. Edwin G. Wilson as he spoke about his new book Songs of Wake Forest. Over 1,000 Deacs joined us for the celebration, often sharing their fond memories on the chat. To date, nearly 5,000 people have watched the program online. The... Continue reading “Songs for Wake Forest: Update” ›
October is Queer History Month!
October is Queer History Month! October is also American Archives Month! Special Collections & Archives would like to draw your attention to all of the programming that the LGBTQ+ Center is hosting for Queer History Month in addition to their year round work. Special Collections & Archives works to preserve the archives and source materials... Continue reading “October is Queer History Month!” ›
70th Anniversary of Wake Forest Groundbreaking
Oct. 15 marks the 70th anniversary of the groundbreaking for Wake Forest’s campus in Winston-Salem. In 1951, Wake Forest President Harold Tribble was looking to do something that would send a clear signal that the move from Wake Forest, N.C., was going to happen. He parlayed Gordon Gray’s contacts from his time as a White... Continue reading “70th Anniversary of Wake Forest Groundbreaking” ›
Author Ed Southern, Fight Songs: A Story of Love and Sports in a Complicated South
December 1, 4:00-5:15 (Wednesday), hosted by Special Collections & Archives: Join author Ed Southern as he talks about his new book Fight Songs: A Story of Love and Sports in a Complicated South. Please register here to receive a Zoom link. Ed Southern, lifelong fan of the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons, the smallest school... Continue reading “Author Ed Southern, Fight Songs: A Story of Love and Sports in a Complicated South” ›
History of Wake Forest Campus Style
Join Special Collections & Archives and the Wake Forest Historical Museum as we showcase campus styles over the decades. Featuring clothing, accessories, and photographs, we will highlight fashions and styles Wake Foresters have been sporting for decades. We hope you can join us for this fun virtual event! Register for this event › (Zoom link... Continue reading “History of Wake Forest Campus Style” ›