As many in conservation know, objects come to a library or archive in myriad ways and conditions. Boxes, trash bags, … More
Tag: ephemera
Not your Grandmother’s comics! Or are they?
by Sonya Barron and Cassandra Anderson History and background The term “underground comix” defines a style of small press or … More
It’s football season! (by Emilie Duncan, Lennox Intern 2017)
This program for the ISU vs. University of Minnesota football game, held on October 24, 1896, has seen better days. … More
My first post as the Parks Library Conservator
During my first week at the library, I came across some 19th century periodicals that needed treatment because they were … More
Ephemera: More Than “A Couple”
Recently we received a Special Collections brown leather book titled Familiar Lectures on Botany, Practical, Elementary, and Physiological by Mrs. … More
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