Tag Archives: history

Historical Abstracts database trial!

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Ronna

The Library is very excited to announce that a trial of the Historical Abstracts database is now available for use by all faculty, staff, and students. The trial will be active until the end of spring semester. Historical Abstracts is … Continue reading →

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Edward VIII & other rulers

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Barbara

On December 11, 1936, Edward VIII voluntarily abdicated the English throne. And he gave it up for love! In honor of this anniversary I will admit that I enjoy historical fiction & nonfiction about royal families and historical rulers of … Continue reading →

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Remembering John

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Barbara

John Lennon was shot to death on December 8, 1980. I always think of Lennon at this time of year, not because this is when he died, but because “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” is one of my favorite songs, … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 27

Posted on October 27, 2009 by kyle

Galápagos at the Crossroads: Pirates, Biologists, Tourists and Creationists Battle for Darwin’s Cradle of Evolution By Carol Ann Bassett F3741 .G2 B38 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor Back in grade school, I remember learning about the islands off the … Continue reading →

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American History Videos & the 1918 Influenza

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Barbara

Through November 15th we have access to Alexander Street Press’s “American History in Video” collection, which contains more than 1500 titles (500 hours) of newsreels and documentaries from such sources as PBS. Since seasonal and H1N1 flu references are everywhere … Continue reading →

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Homecoming: The ’90s

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Barbara

It’s Homecoming Week @UWW! “The ’90s: Lived ’em, Loved ’em, Never Left ’em.” So get into a ’90s mood! Some Andersen Library resources might help, such as the DVD set of the complete Friends series (2nd-floor Browsing DVD–Features, call no. … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 6

Posted on October 6, 2009 by kyle

Paradise Found: Nature in American at the Time of Discovery By Steve Nicholls QH102 .N53 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor How has your hometown changed over the last ten years? Your lifetime? Ever wonder what your hometown looked like … Continue reading →

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John F. Kennedy & Warren Commission

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Barbara

On Sept. 24, 1964, the President’s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy (aka the Warren Commission) delivered its report on John F. Kennedy‘s assassination to President Lyndon B. Johnson. President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, TX, on November 22, … Continue reading →

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Peace Corps anniversary

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Barbara

In September 1961, Congress passed Public Law 87-293 authorizing the Peace Corps. It was signed into law by then-president John F. Kennedy on September 22nd, although prior to this Congressional authorization he had established the Corps by Executive Order 10924 … Continue reading →

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Smithsonian Institution anniversary

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Barbara

On August 10, 1846, President James Polk signed legislation that created the Smithsonian Institution. It all started in 1826 when James Smithson, a British scientist, named his nephew as his beneficiary, but stipulated that if the nephew died without heirs … Continue reading →

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