It seems everyone handled the shelter-in-place order a little differently. Some used the time to complete some long overdue home projects, others used the time to exercise or learn languages. Many in the library and archives profession got crafty. Sadly for me, I never managed to learn knitting or crocheting and my artistic skills never…Continue Reading Treasure Chest of Fine Foods
Black Lives Matter
Today’s social environment reflects the turbulent and difficult times in which we find ourselves. We are experiencing national and global anger over the senseless killing of George Floyd and other African Americans by police. Black lives do matter, and people of good will acutely feel for those who are in pain. We are aware that…Continue Reading Black Lives Matter
Exploring the Voices of SMU Collection
Last week, black students and alumni on Twitter described the racism, hate-speech, microaggressions, and harassment by police that they faced at SMU, with the hashtag #BlackAtSMU To learn more about the historical experiences of black students at SMU, consider exploring the Voices of SMU Oral History and Digital Humanities Student Projects. The university archives is…Continue Reading Exploring the Voices of SMU Collection
News from the DeGolyer Library June 2020
News from the DeGolyer Library June 2020 Southern Methodist University Visit our Website DeGolyer Reopening for Enrolled SMU Students Starting July 6th, the DeGolyer Library will begin taking reading room appointments for students enrolled in the Summer II term on campus. We’re also expanding our reproduction capacity to serve our patrons’ research needs. As always, call…Continue Reading News from the DeGolyer Library June 2020
Remembering Sam Johnson ‘51
Yesterday the SMU community lost one of its distinguished alumni. Sam Johnson was an Air Force pilot, Texas legislator, United States Congressman, and proud SMU Mustang. He grew up in Dallas and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. Johnson married his SMU college sweetheart, Shirley Melton, in 1950 before earning a business degree in 1951. …Continue Reading Remembering Sam Johnson ‘51
Dr. Duncan please report to the stacks…
Today was the first day back in the stacks for me as campus slowly begins reopening. Walking into my office felt strange as everything was in a perfect state of preservation from the day I left it back in March. I took a short break from responding to the avalanche of reference queries stacked in…Continue Reading Dr. Duncan please report to the stacks…
Exploring the Budner Collection on Theodore Roosevelt from home
Southern Methodist University is refining plans for the eventual reopening of campus, following the Covid-19 campus closure. In the meantime, history enthusiasts can browse our extensive digital collections, including the Doris A. and Lawrence H. Budner Collection on Theodore Roosevelt. The Budners spent more than 20 years building their collection of books, photographs, and…Continue Reading Exploring the Budner Collection on Theodore Roosevelt from home
News from the DeGolyer Library May 2020
News from the DeGolyer Library May 2020 Southern Methodist University Visit our Website DeGolyer Staff are Returning to Campus Starting June 1st, the DeGolyer Library will begin to return to “normal.” Our building will continue to be closed to the public, but staff will return to the building, greatly expanding our reference capacity. In the…Continue Reading News from the DeGolyer Library May 2020
Andy Hanson’s Dallas
This winter, we celebrated the life and professional legacy of Andy Hanson with our exhibit Andy Hanson: Picturing Dallas 1960-2008. The exhibit allowed visitors to appreciate Hanson’s incredible talent and reflect on the history of Dallas. If you were unable to visit the exhibit, you can explore the virtual exhibit at any time by clicking the…Continue Reading Andy Hanson’s Dallas
Documenting Student Life during Covid-19
It started, as these things do, with a conversation. Jill Kelly, history professor, had an idea that she shared with Cindy Boeke, digital collections librarian, and me, the SMU university archivist. Jill said, “What do you think about having a history intern use Zoom to interview students about their experiences during this time of Covid-19?”…Continue Reading Documenting Student Life during Covid-19