Archives & Special Collections News

Strickland with a student who is making pottery at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild

ULS acquires the archive of MacArthur “Genius” Grant Winner and Pitt Trustee Emeritus Bill Strickland

The University of Pittsburgh Library System (ULS) has acquired the archive of Pitt trustee emeritus William (Bill) E. Strickland, Jr. (A...
Nuremberg Chronicle collection!

Announcing the acquisition of Nuremberg Chronicle!

The University of Pittsburgh Library System’s Archives & Special Collections (A&SC) is thrilled to announce the acquisition of a Nuremberg Chronicle! This groundbreaking publication is one of the most well-known and well-documented incunabula (books printed before 1500) in the world....more
An Exhibition by August Wilson Community Artist Scholar DS Kinsel

An August Wilson Archive Community Artist Scholar Event: Kinselland Radio presents: August Taught Us…

On March 28. 2025 at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center from 6-9 p.m, join us in experiencing Kinselland Radio, a vinyl-driven sonic experience created by Anqwenique and DS Kinsel. Listening to their hearts and trusting their hands to guide the groove, Anqwenique and DS take listeners on a journey through throwback deep cuts of classical, jazz, hip hop, rhythm and blues, rock, and retro pop.......
Dr. Lung-chih Chang

Telling the Multiple Histories of Island Taiwan: The Case of the National Museum of Taiwan History

This presentation will focus on the exhibitions and publications of the National Taiwan Museum of History as key examples, exploring contemporary Taiwan's collective memory and public discourse featuring Dr. Lung-chih Chang 張隆志 , Director of National Museum of Taiwan History on Friday, March 28, 2025 from 3:30-5pm in the Archives...
August Wilson Society’s Biennial Colloquium

August Wilson Society’s Biennial Colloquium

Celebrating 20 Years: August Wilson’s Legacy and The Confluence of Voices in Literary and Cultural Expression co-presented by the August Wilson Society and the University of Pittsburgh Library System at Hillman Library from April 2-5, 2025 Click for more information and registration
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Join us for a conversation with the 2025 winners of the Archival Scholars Research Award (ASRA)!

Join us on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Archives & Special Collections Instruction Room, 340 Hillman Library, 3rd Floor where students will talk about their research into the University Library System's archival, rare, or special collections. Following the conversation, the students will officially launch their exhibit on the Archives & Special Collections Digital Interactive Wall. ...more
City of Bones Gem of The Confluence, A Listening Session

August Wilson Archive Presents: City of Bones Gem of The Confluence, A Listening Session

Please join us on April 25, 2025 from 6-8 p.m.at the Archives & Special Collections Instruction Room, 340 Hillman Library, 3rd Floor for a listening party which will feature sound works created by Malik Washington. Malik Washington is a recipient of the August Wilson Archive Community Artist Scholar Award and will present and discuss his recently created body of work which is based on August Wilson's play Gem of the Ocean, set in Pittsburgh circa 1904....
Headshot of Sharon Flake and the cover of her book "the skin I'm in"

Award-winning children’s author, Sharon G. Flake, donates her archive to the ULS

The University of Pittsburgh Library System is pleased to announce the acquisition of the archive of acclaimed children’s and young adult author Sharon G. Flake, the recipient of two Coretta Scott King Honors and other notable awards and recognitions. A longtime Pittsburgh resident, Flake is internationally known for gripping narratives that authentically capture the humanity of everyday teens who grapple with everything from teenage angst to making choices that can change the trajectory of...

Lunar New Year Archives & Special Collections Gallery Talk

Join us to hear directly from curator Runxiao Zhu, Head of the East Asian Library at the University of Pittsburgh Library System (ULS), about the exhibit "Beyond the Page: Exploring East Asian Book Culture and Printing Technology" on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from noon - 1 p.m. at the third floor Exhibit Cases in Hillman Library. ...more
banner used on digital.library.pitt.edu that features images from the collection

Webinar: Introduction to ULS Digital Collections

Learn how to navigate and utilize the University of Pittsburgh Library System’s (ULS) Archives & Special Collections Digital Collections for your curriculum, class project, or your own personal interest! We’ll also introduce digitized materials from a few of the most popular collections on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from 11 a.m. - Noon....more

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