Tag Archives: history

Earth Day (April 22)

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Barbara

Every April 22nd we celebrate Earth Day. Information about UWW’s Earth Day conference on April 22nd and other campus events is online. The federal government’s earthday.gov web site has suggestions for things you can do at home, at work or … Continue reading →

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History in Pictures from LC

Posted on February 6, 2008 by kyle

Just like us, the Library of Congress has a flickr account. Unfortunately for us, LoC has kicked our behinds when it comes to content. They have over three thousand photographs from their collections for all the world to view, admire, … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – February 5

Posted on February 5, 2008 by kyle

Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations by David Montgomery S590.7 .M66 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor There aren’t many times when you look at the books on the shelves and see dirt (dust, maybe – dirt, no), but that’s the … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 2

Posted on October 2, 2007 by kyle

Opening Day: The Story of Jackie Robinson’s First Season By Jonathan Eig GV865 .R6 E35 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor Now I understand that baseball may be a sore subject (at least the Packers are doing well, right?), but … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Magazine of History

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Kate

With the endless hot days of summer come the excited calls of fans cheering on their favorite baseball teams. Barry Bonds recently broke the home run record held by Hank Aaron. But did you know Hank Aaron once played for … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – June 5

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Ronna

Every Week a Season: a Journey Inside Big-Time College Football Brian Curtis GV958.5 .N33 C87 2005 New Book Island, 2nd floor Those who know me will laugh upon learning I am highlighting a book on “big-time college football,” since I … Continue reading →

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World War II documents digitized

Posted on May 15, 2007 by Barbara

A digital library of more than 300 World War II documents is now available, thanks to a partnership between the U.S. Government Printing Office and Southern Methodist University’s libraries, at http://digitalcollections.smu.edu/all/cul/hgp/. Here you’ll find images of informational pamphlets, government reports, … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 1

Posted on May 1, 2007 by kyle

You never know what you’re going to find when you browse the sciences section of the stacks. How’s this for making science fun? The Physics of Superheroes James Kakalios QC24.5 .K3 2006 New Book Island, 2nd floor Studying for a … Continue reading →

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