Tag Archives: preserving history

“A Dialogue Between Old and New” and “Knowledge Building(s)”

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Jennie Rose Halperin, Graduate Assistant

Two new exhibits featuring University Archives materials are on display in the North Carolina Collection Gallery and the Davis Library Gallery starting this week!

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Library Rules, 1799

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Jennie Rose Halperin, Graduate Assistant

Ever wonder what library rules were like in 1799, soon after the founding of the University of North Carolina library?  In this gem of an entry from the General Faculty and Faculty Council Records, the Board of Trustees write the … Continue reading →

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Electrifying the UNC Campus

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Jennie Rose Halperin, Graduate Assistant

Though electricity now seems to pump endlessly and uninterrupted through the university system and hospitals, the role that Energy Services at the University of North Carolina has played over the past forty years has changed significantly.  From approximately 1895 to … Continue reading →

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Collecting the Student Experience

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Tish Wiggs

What are your fondest memories of college? Were they formed outside the classroom, hanging out with your friends? Did you warmly remember hours spent singing with the chorus, helping your friend run in student elections, or building sets for an … Continue reading →

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Acquiring Born-digital University Records

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Erin O'Meara, Electronic Records Archivist

Most departments have moved from creating and managing paper records to handling files in digital formats. University Archives is now receiving records of permanent value that are born-digital. We are developing our skills and tools to handle these digital files. … Continue reading →

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Reaching Out to Students

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Meg Tuomala, Electronic Records Archivist

This past spring, Jay and Meg worked with colleagues in the North Carolina Collection to curate an exhibit titled From Di-Phis to Loreleis: 150 Years of Student Organizations at UNC. The exhibit provided us with a great opportunity to reach … Continue reading →

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