To celebrate ISU’s Homecoming this month, the ISU Archives has installed a new exhibit on the first floor of Milner Library that showcases some great historic mascot ephemera and memorabilia. Visitors to the exhibit will also get to see the retired feathers of their favorite mascot on full display.
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University Archives to host open house days
Get a behind-the-scenes peek at Illinois State History history during University Archives’ open house days!
New exhibit on ISSCS history unveiled
ISU Archives exhibits intern Aindrea Delaney unveils a new exhibit at the Normal Community Activity Center showcasing daily life and activities of the former Illinois Soldiers and Sailor’s Children’s School (ISSCS).
New Archives Tablet brings fragile collections to campus, community
A new piece of technology is helping the Illinois State University Archives bring fragile documents and photographs to students and the local community.
Collection spotlight: Lloyd Farlee Papers
A beloved member of the School of Music and director of the Men’s Glee Club, Lloyd Farlee left a lasting musical legacy at Illinois State. His original works including compositions and lyrics can be found in his collected papers held at the University Archives.
Academic Affairs collections document ISU’s education history
With the help of student intern and volunteers, the archival collections of ISU’s colleges, departments, and schools are being made available to everyone interested in knowing more about ISU’s long education history.
Historic ISU Archives photo find shows century-old student protest
There are always exciting finds at Illinois State’s Archives. This particular find shows turn-of-the-century Redbirds fighting for a historic national cause.
We need your help to identify history of mystery artwork
We’ve got a history mystery on our hands and we hope you can help!
Photographic Services Collection inventory now available to search online
The finding aid for the Photographic Services Collection is now available for researchers who are looking photographs of ISU’s history. Archives is also looking for help to locate many missing pieces of the collection.
Collection spotlight: Smith Hall
The staff at Illinois State Archives are often asked about the history of Smith Hall. Thanks to hard work of student Molly Stevenson, those records are now available for research.