Category: Digital Collections

SMU Libraries Digital Collections Update: January 2022

In January 2022, SMU Libraries uploaded 338 items into SMU Libraries Digital Collections. Highlights include: 274 images, ca. 1885-1975, from the John Miller Morris Real Photographic Postcard and Photographs Collection. This project was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and Texas State Library and Archives Commission (Grant…Continue Reading SMU Libraries Digital Collections Update: January 2022

SMU Libraries Digital Collections Update: December 2021

In December 2021, SMU Libraries uploaded 153 items into SMU Libraries Digital Collections. Highlights include: 39 photographs, 1954-1967, from the Richard Steinheimer Photograph Collection. Highlights include five aerial shots from the Colorado Springs area and twenty-five photographs in Roseville, CA, including shots of the Barker Hotel, Zell’s Restaurant, the old Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, and…Continue Reading SMU Libraries Digital Collections Update: December 2021

In memory of Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021)

Forbes cover with Hal Prince

The enormously prolific and influential composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim, passed away on November 26, 2021. Known for his generosity in sharing his knowledge and tutelage in the field of musical composition, Sondheim came to SMU to receive the Meadows Prize in 1994 and spoke to students and the SMU community about his ideas on…Continue Reading In memory of Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021)

SMU Libraries Digital Collections Update: November 2021

In November 2021, SMU Libraries uploaded 341 items into SMU Libraries Digital Collections. Highlights include: 205 postcards, ca. 1904-1930s, from the John Miller Morris Real Photographic Postcards and Photographs of Texas collection. This project was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and Texas State Library and Archives…Continue Reading SMU Libraries Digital Collections Update: November 2021

SMU Libraries Digital Collections Update: October 2021

In October 2021, SMU Libraries uploaded 329 items into SMU Libraries Digital Collections. Highlights include: 140 postcards, 1904-1953, from the John Miller Morris Real Photographic Postcards and Photographs of Texas collection. This project was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and Texas State Library and Archives Commission…Continue Reading SMU Libraries Digital Collections Update: October 2021

SMU Libraries Digital Collections Update: September 2021

In September 2021, SMU Libraries uploaded 410 items into SMU Libraries Digital Collections. Highlights include: 54 postcards, ca. 1913-1917, from the Elmer and Diane Powell Collection on Mexico and the Mexican Revolution. These images show scenes from the Decena Trágica and its aftermath. Included are portraits of Mexican Federal officials and generals, images of Federal…Continue Reading SMU Libraries Digital Collections Update: September 2021

SMU Libraries Digital Collections Update: August 2021

In August 2021, SMU Libraries uploaded 163 items into SMU Libraries Digital Collections. Highlights include: 69 real photographic postcards, ca. 1913-1914, from the Elmer and Diane Powell Collection on Mexico and the Mexican Revolution. These images show scenes from the Decena Trágica and its aftermath. Included are images of Federal soldiers and Felicista revolutionaries fighting…Continue Reading SMU Libraries Digital Collections Update: August 2021

SMU Libraries Digital Collections Update: July 2021

In July 2021, SMU Libraries uploaded 161 items into SMU Libraries Digital Collections. Highlights include: 24 real photographic postcards, ca. 1907-1918, from the John Miller Morris Real Photographic Postcards and Photographs of Texas collection. These images feature scenes from Parmer county, Texas, and include images of towns, ranches, and the farming industry. 4 interviews have been…Continue Reading SMU Libraries Digital Collections Update: July 2021

SMU Libraries Digital Collections Update: June 2021

In June 2021, SMU Libraries uploaded 457 items into SMU Libraries Digital Collections. Highlights include: 362 real photographic postcards, ca. 1872-1940s, from the John Miller Morris Real Photographic Postcards and Photographs of Texas collection. This project was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and Texas State Library and…Continue Reading SMU Libraries Digital Collections Update: June 2021

SMU Libraries Digital Collections Update: May 2021

In May 2021, SMU Libraries uploaded 424 items into SMU Libraries Digital Collections. Highlights include: 208 real photographic postcards, ca. 1872-1940s, from the John Miller Morris Real Photographic Postcards and Photographs of Texas collection. This project was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and Texas State Library and…Continue Reading SMU Libraries Digital Collections Update: May 2021