Archives & Special Collections

The August Wilson Archive at the ULS presents Celebrating August Wilson Through Hip Hop

Please join us for a celebration of August Wilson through the art form of Hip Hop & dance on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. in the Archives & Special Collections Instruction Room 340, 3rd floor. This event will feature a talk & video presentation that explores dance through the lens of Wilson. This project was developed by August Wilson Archive Community Artist Scholar Brian Starks in collaboration with Dr. Sheila Beasley....more

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.

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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&S 1970), founder, president, and recently retired CEO of the Manchester Bidwell Corporation. While enrolled at Pitt, Strickland founded the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild (MCG) to offer a free arts program to inspire and mentor disadvantaged and at-risk youth. Later, he established the Bidwell Training Center ...more

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 & Special Collections Instruction Room, 340 Hillman Library, Third Floor ...more

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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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.

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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 their lives for better or worse. ...more

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