Archives & Special Collections News

Birthday at Tiffany’s

The August Wilson Archive at the University of Pittsburgh Library System presents Birthday at Tiffany’s on March 10, 2025 at the Dr. Vernell Lillie Theatre at the City Theatre from 7-8 pm! Enjoy a live reading of playwright Christine Bethea’s comedy exploring race, privilege, and belonging. A recipient of the August Wilson Archive Community Artist Scholar Award, Christine drew inspiration from her archive research.
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Dragon Illustration in the Guardians of Nature exhibit

Archives & Special Collections Gallery Talk: Guardians of Nature Exhibit

Join us to learn more about the new exhibit Guardians of Nature: Animals in Chinese Culture and Conservation! Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from Noon-12:30 p.m. at Hillman Library, 3rd Floor Exhibit Cases, curator Shuyang Shi, PhD Student in History at the University of Pittsburgh will explore the significance of these animals and gain insight into how China’s relationship with wildlife has evolved over the centuries.… more

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

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… more

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

The Awakening of Resistance: The Return of Benjamin Lay and His Fight Against Slavery

Join us for a discussion of Quantum Theatre’s upcoming production “The Return of Benjamin Lay,” and its inspiring historical context on Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 4:30 - 6 p.m. in the Hillman Library, third floor, Archives & Special Collections Instruction Room. ...more

Archives & Special Collections Gallery Talk

Join curator Victoria LaFave, University of Pittsburgh Department of Theatre Arts PhD candidate, about the exhibit "Consulming Divas: Legacies of Fan Culture in American Theatre" on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Noon. Who is your favorite celebrity – for better or worse? Are you consuming their art, or have you gone a step further by following them on social media? We… more

Dolls, Childhood, and Play: Scripting Children's Culture Panel Discussion

Join us from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in the Archives… more

This is what you've been waiting for "owl" year!

Join us on Friday, November 15, 2024 for The University of Pittsburgh Library System's Annual Audubon Day! At 10 a.m., Sean Morrissey will present Collaboration and Process: Producing the Birds of America. Followed by Birds and Conservation presented by the National Aviary with a LIVE BIRD at noon! Audubon prints will on display, as well as Text… more

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