University of Maryland Special Collections

University of Maryland Special Collections

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Hornbake Library, UMCP / We provide access to a number of unique collections related to the University, state history, and many other special collections, http://www.lib.umd.edu/special
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William Morris
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William Morris / This board displays the work of William Morris (1834-1896). It showcases rare books, pamphlets and ephemera from Special Collections at the University of Maryland Libraries, along with other Morris inspired items. Follow William Morris on twitter @WmMorrisUMD
William Morris : Wayzegoose
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William Morris : Wayzegoose / A wayzegoose is a party for the benefit of printers. It comes from an Old English word to describe a fat goose suitable for stuffing. William Morris would hold a Wayzegoose for his employees during the Kelmscott Press Annual Dinner Wayzegoose. This board includes things you might wear to this party, food that is related to the menu, songs that were sung during the party and other Wayzegoose related things!
Pulp Fiction
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Pulp Fiction / A board dedicated to harboiled detective stories and pulp magazines; to celebrate our collection of Maryland native Dashiell Hammett's writings.
Library Love
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Library Love / We are a library. And we love other libraries.
Turtles
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Turtles / Testudo the terrapin is the University of Maryland's mascot. Come see Testudo and all his turtle friends!
Historical Maps
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Historical Maps / Maps of the Maryland, Virginia, Delaware region
Nancy Drew and Friends
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Nancy Drew and Friends
The Adventures of Tintin
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The Adventures of Tintin / A board dedicated to all the adventures Tintin had...
Graduation
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Graduation / Now that we're gearing up for graduation, here are some pictures from University of Maryland Graduations from the past.
Radios & TVs
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Radios & TVs / Radios and TVs from the Mass Media and Culture collection at the University of Maryland.
Beautiful Book Covers
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Beautiful Book Covers
Children's Clothing: The Evolutioin in Girls and Boys Clothing
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Children's Clothing: The Evolutioin in Girls and Boys Clothing / Celebrating Jo Paoletti's book, Pink and Blue: Telling the Boys from the Girls in America, here is a board dedicated children's clothing through the ages. Jo Paoletti is the Associate Professor of American Studies at the University of Maryland. Her book discusses the decline of the white dress for boys and girls, the introduction of rompers in the early 20th century, the gendering of pink and blue, the resurgence of unisex fashions, and the origins of today’s highly gender-specific baby clothing
Stepford Wives, Women and Gender in the 20th Century
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Stepford Wives, Women and Gender in the 20th Century / Visual Aids for HIST208 research topics, including advertisements, books and other materials.
Comics & Graphic Novels
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Comics & Graphic Novels / Celebrating UMD's new comic book and graphic novel collection!
Maryland Authors
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Maryland Authors / Famous Authors who were born, lived, or died in the state of Maryland.
World's Fairs
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World's Fairs
Route 66
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Route 66 / In our newly built RV we took a road trip through space and time down Route 66, from Chicago Illinois all the way to Los Angeles California. Look at some of the postcards we sent back from our trip!
RV's and Roadtrips
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RV's and Roadtrips / A collection of awesome RV's, road-trips and postcards.
4-H and the Love of Farming
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4-H and the Love of Farming / Here are a few items from our archives related to the Maryland 4-H Club and Agriculture at the University of Maryland.
Study Break
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Study Break / Need a break from studying or just a reason to procrastinate? Browse our Study Break board! Filled with things to make you smile and keep you calm during an intense study session.
Christmas Cards
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Christmas Cards
Genealogy in Maryland
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Genealogy in Maryland / Resources for genealogical research in Maryland
Special Collections at Maryland
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Special Collections at Maryland
Edible Book Festival
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Edible Book Festival
Broadcasting
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Broadcasting / Items from the Mass Media and Culture Collection, including material from the Library of American Broadcasting and the National Public Broadcasting Archives.
History
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History / A place for all things history.
Illustrations
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Illustrations / Amazing illustrations from books in UMD Special Collections
Literature Love
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Literature Love / We are a library and we love literature!
Halloween at Hornbake
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Halloween at Hornbake / A collection of illustrations from Rare Books and Special Collections at University of Maryland's Hornbake Libary and all things Halloween! Come and celebrate Halloween at Hornbake Thursday, October 31st from 12-4. Join us for food, crafts, spooky items from out collections, and a reading of Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven!
Saving College Radio
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Saving College Radio / The exhibit from September 2013-July 2014 at Hornbake Library (University of Maryland, College Park) is Saving College Radio: WMUC Past, Present, and Future. For more content, follow us @WMUCexhibit or Facebook.com/WMUCexhibit
Banned Books Week
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Banned Books Week / Banned Books Week is the annual celebration of the freedom to read. Banned Books Week is September 22-28, 2013. For more information visit: http://www.ala.org/bbooks/bannedbooksweek
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