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Archives Unbound: Black Economic Empowerment, Civil Rights, Black Liberation, and the FBI

african american history, archives, Elizabeth South, multicultural January 14, 2019 Research mdilwort

The IU East Campus Library has added several new online archival collections from Archives Unbound that focus on Black history and civil rights. We celebrate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. each January and commemorate Black History in February, but any time is a good time to remember and reflect on the many people and groups who participated in the fight for civil rights. These archival collections provide papers, FBI reports, manifestos, and images from a variety of research institutions and government agencies. Black Economic Empowerment: The National Negro Business League Date Range: 1901-1928 Content: 15,779 images Source Library: Library of Congress The National Negro Business League was a business organization founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1900 by Booker … Continued

Spotlight on History: Frederick Douglass

african american history, history, KT Lowe January 7, 2019 Website mdilwort

Born with the name Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey in 1818, the man the world knows today as Frederick Douglass left an indelible mark on American history. From his bestselling first book, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, first published in 1845, to his groundbreaking work on both African-American equality and women’s rights to his career as minister to Haiti, Douglass is a figure whose time is immortal and whose words continue to carry deep and important meaning today. Douglass was born into slavery in Maryland. He barely knew his mother, who was separated from him in early childhood and died when he was nine. The identity of his father, who was white, remained a complete mystery … Continued

Your knowledge routine for 2019

Research, scholarly resources, Website December 31, 2018 Frances Yates, Library Resources, Research, Website mdilwort

As tempting as it may be to “just google it” your Campus Library offers a vast array of reliable resources, and qualified human support, to help you be successful in your academic endeavors. No matter how long you have been a student, there is always new content and resources to discover. You can enhance your knowledge routine in 2019 by visiting the Library, in person or online! In person, we are here for you with assistance to find books, articles and more – just connect with Matt, KT, Beth or Frances. The Library also houses the Center for Service-Learning, so if you’re interested in serving our community, Ann is the person to see. Online, we offer virtual reference service…simply click … Continued

Keep Your Mind Sharp

reading for pleasure December 24, 2018 books, Matt Dilworth mdilwort

With the semester over and the holiday break upon us, you’ve reached a well-deserved rest. But as tempting as it might be to turn your brain off and vegetate the whole break, it’s important to keep the mind sharp and focused – ready to hit the ground running when next semester begins. Of course, that doesn’t necessarily mean spending your free time perusing more peer-reviewed journals in your discipline (although we can certainly accommodate that if you want!). There are lots of more entertaining ways of keeping your mind supple. And one great way is with puzzles – from riddles to games to mysteries to brainteasers. Fortunately, the library has a lot of books to satisfy every taste, whether you’re … Continued

IU East: Pioneers to Red Wolves

archives, Elizabeth South, IU East history, mascots December 17, 2018 Uncategorized mdilwort

What is an important symbol that connects IU East old and new? Mascots! 2018 was the 10-year anniversary of the IU East Red Wolves mascot. And if you guessed that there have been TWO mascots in IU East’s history, you would be correct. Both mascots reflect the spirit and current age of the campus: The Pioneers and The Red Wolves. When IU East was established in 1971, we offered associate degrees and our athletes participated in club sports. We were briefly called “The Easterners” during our first basketball season in 1971, but in the fall of 1972, the campus held a “nickname the team” contest. Students and community members submitted names which were then voted on by a panel of … Continued