Special Collections

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Rare Photos of American Roots Musicians on Exhibit in Wilson Library

Johnny Cash and The Byrds are among the musicians portrayed in “Visualizing American Roots Music,” a new photograph exhibit in UNC’s Wilson LIbrary. Continue reading »

Terry Roberts to Read from A Short Time to Stay Here Jan. 24

Author Terry Roberts will read on Jan. 24 from “A Short Time To Stay Here,” His novel highlights the detention of German prisoners of war outside Asheville, N.C. during the First World War. Continue reading »

Silent Sam’s 100-Year History Will Be Topic of Jan. 22 Program

The early history of UNC’s controversial “Silent Sam” statue will be the topic of a free public lecture Jan. 22 at the Wilson Special Collections Library at UNC. Continue reading »

Jan. 18: Libraries Open on Regular Schedule

UNC campus libraries plan to open on a normal schedule Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, following the University’s decision also to open on a normal schedule. Continue reading »

Find Books and Articles with Just One Search

Jump start searches with the new “Articles + Catalog” search option on the Libraries website. Continue reading »

Fiddle Concert and Symposium Jan. 11 and 12

Sounds of the fiddle will be heard Jan. 11 at 12 during free music and lectures from the Southern Folklife Collection. Tickets available now. Continue reading »

Keep or Toss? Updated Guidelines Help Staff with Records Retention Decisions

Updated guidelines will help staff at UNC determine how long an where documents must be retained. Continue reading »

“Chilly and Charming” Winter Stories for Children of All Ages on Dec. 6

Storytellers and musicians will entertain children of all ages at the Friends of the Library’s 20th annual Winter Stories program on Dec. 6 in Wilson Library. Continue reading »

Library Launches Fourth Book Drive for Pediatric Cancer Patients

Update: This year’s total: 2,650 2,870 books. Thank you, everyone! For the fourth consecutive year, UNC’s libraries are partnering with campus departments to collect children’s books for the Book Fairy, an organization that donates books to the Pediatric Oncology Clinic at UNC Hospitals. The drive will run Nov. 2 through Dec. 6, 2012. All new … Continue reading »

African American Search for Family Lost in Slavery Is Topic of Lecture on Nov. 13

Author Heather Williams will discuss her book Help Me to Find My People: The African American Search for Family Lost in Slavery on Nov. 13 in Wilson Library. Continue reading »

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