Exhibits of the history of Boston's neighborhoods are now available in the lower level of Snell Library, featuring photos and information available in @nu-archives.bsky.social. Learn more about the exhibits in this blog post by curator Molly Brown: librarynews.northeastern.edu?p=277139
Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections
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Northeastern University's Archives & Special Collections preserves and provides access to records of Boston's neighborhood social justice organizing and infrastructure history and Northeastern's history.
The @nu-archives.bsky.social has recently processed a collection of materials from Big Dig archaeologist Beth A Bower. Her documents, photos, and artifacts provide a rich history of the project, as well as archaeological findings. Learn more: librarynews.northeastern.edu?p=277163
Alternatives for Community and Environment (ACE) is Roxbury-based non-profit organization focused on eradicating environmental racism. Recently, @nu-archives.bsky.social processed their important records, making them accessible for research. Learn more: librarynews.northeastern.edu?p=277085
On October 12, 1996 the Latino and Immigrants' Rights March was held in D.C. The Chinese Progressive Association (CPA) was one of many organizations to participate. A photo of the march held in CPA’s records shows a protestor holding a poster with a 1978 design by Chicana artist Yolanda López.
There are two fellowships available for researching using @nu-archives.bsky.social. Learn more in our latest blog post: librarynews.northeastern.edu?p=277005
We hope everyone stays safe and warm during this weekend’s upcoming snowstorm! We especially hope your steps outside are as graceful as this Bostonian leaping over puddles on Tremont street in 1975. 📸 Photograph by Ted Dully, courtesy of the Boston Globe Library Collection.
It's time to take a trip down memory lane in our weekly #tbt visit with @nu-archives.bsky.social! Here's a reminder to take some time to play in the snow, courtesy of contestants from a Winter Carnival Queen competition of yesteryear.
Recently, @nu-archives.bsky.social invited staff members from @huntnewsnu.bsky.social to view print editions of archival @northeasternu.bsky.social newspapers. Learn more in this blog post by Grace Millet: librarynews.northeastern.edu?p=276981 📸: Margot Murphy/Huntington News
Learn how to use newspapers and digitized materials in the @nu-archives.bsky.social to your advantage. Leveraging Media History to Improve Modern Journalism: 11/12, 2 - 4 p.m. Leveraging Digitized Materials from the Archives: 11/13, 12 - 1 p.m. Both events are in Snell Library 360.
Last week, @nu-archives.bsky.social and the F.W. Olin Library in Oakland hosted a dual event to allow visitors to explore and learn about their Artists' Books Collections, containing works of art in book form. Learn more about the collections: subjectguides.lib.neu.edu/artdesign/ar...
Drop by this @nu-archives.bsky.social open house to browse some special collections. This event is part of the Boston Archivists' Meetup Autumn in the Archives Spirit Week. 📆 Thursday, Nov. 6 ⏰ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 📍 Snell Library 077 🔗 northeastern.libcal.com/event/15660372
The DRS houses a variety of research projects, podcasts, and more related to environmental causes. Learn more in the latest blog post by Kim Kennedy: librarynews.northeastern.edu?p=276925 📸: Photo courtesy of the @nu-archives.bsky.social.
Recently, the @nu-archives.bsky.social held an open house for members of the @huntnewsnu.bsky.social to engage with the Northeastern News collection. Students flipped through bound copies of the newspapers and even browsed articles via microfilm. Photos courtesy of Margot Murphy/Huntington News.
On this day in 1956 Freedom House held an Open House Tea and Art Exhibit with photos from Otis Finley, a former Tuskegee Airman, who in 1961 became the associate director for education & youth services with the National Urban League. Second from the right is Freedom House co-founder Muriel Snowden.
Happy American Archives Month! Here is our Processing Archivist, Irene Gates, rehousing recently transferred records from Northeastern’s Student Government Association! Rehousing is one of the first steps in collections care to help prepare for future processing and inventory. Thank you to Irene!
In 1985, Matthews Arena hosted a professional wrestling event that raised money for @mda.org Photo courtesy of @nu-archives.bsky.social
This year marks the final season of Matthews Arena, the legendary home of Northeastern athletics and host of commencements, ceremonies, concerts, and more. Here are a glimpse of some of the historical events to take place in Matthews since its acquisition by @northeasternu.bsky.social in 1979.
Future NHL player Dan McGillis played 4 seasons for @gonumhockey.bsky.social in Matthews Arena. Photo: Joshua Levine/Northeastern University Courtesy of @nu-archives.bsky.social
A member of the women's hockey team gets her game face for a Beanpot finale against Harvard in 1990. Photo: Joshua Levine/Northeastern University Courtesy of @nu-archives.bsky.social
The men's basketball team takes on Duke in a packed Matthews Arena in 1995. Photo: Joshua Levine/Northeastern University Courtesy of @nu-archives.bsky.social
Graduates of @nusl.bsky.social watch the ceremonies in Matthews Arena in 2003. Photo courtesy of @nu-archives.bsky.social
A processional of faculty members enter Matthews Arena for freshman convocation in September 1988. Photo: Joshua Levine/Northeastern University Courtesy of @nu-archives.bsky.social
Are you catching fall spirit after yesterday's equinox? Pictured here are some folks from 1973 loading pumpkins at Brigham Farm in Concord. Photograph by Boston Globe photographer Ted Dully.
The @nu-archives.bsky.social staff has been busy digitizing thousands of archival records for access through the DRS. Learn more about the process & available materials in the latest blog by Grace Millet: librarynews.northeastern.edu?p=276849 Photo from the National Center of Afro-American Artists
The @nu-archives.bsky.social hosts historical records from Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción and La Alianza Hispana, both dedicated to Latinx heritage, culture, and community resources in Boston. Browse these collections: latinxhistory.library.northeastern.edu #HispanicHeritageMonth #tbt
🎈 Happy birthday Elma Lewis! 🎈 Today marks what would have been Ms. Elma Lewis’s 104th birthday! Take a moment to celebrate the legacy of Ms. Lewis by learning more about her work that impacted arts and artists throughout Boston and beyond. subjectguides.lib.neu.edu/elmalewis
Happy #DeafAwarenessMonth! 🤟 @nubouve.bsky.social students and faculty have worked with Deaf and hard of hearing by providing hearing evaluations and other services. These photos from @nu-archives.bsky.social are both from the Deaf Institute in 1969. #tbt
Were hard hats in your back to school supplies list? For students in the 1988 “Kids Building Boston” program they were! 50 students from the McKay School in East Boston participated in an educational program following the three year process of building 125 High Street in Boston’s Financial District.
Northeastern University Library and @crrj.bsky.social hosted a meeting of more than 100 representatives of other racial violence archives to discuss an update of the Burnham-Nobles Digital Archive and the development of a white paper aimed at creating a national digital archive.
The @nu-archives.bsky.social provides a window into @northeasternu.bsky.social's history, with many of their materials digitized and available online. You can also make an appointment to view the physical collections. Learn more: library.northeastern.edu/archives/arc... #tbt