Senior history major Erin Wilcox followed the story of the first YWCA student chapter in the country, founded right here at Illinois State.
Research resurfaced: Illinois State and the first YWCA student chapter in the country
Tag: Archives
Alumni oral histories project invites interviewees
Alumni Engagement and Milner Library invite alumni to participate in a oral histories project.
Milner Library announces Finding Hovey exhibit
Milner Library’s first exhibit of the spring 2022 semester highlights a vital figure in Redbird history, Charles E. Hovey. Available Feb. 1-20 on Floor 2 of the library.
Coming Home exhibit celebrates 100 years of homecoming
Celebrate 100 years of Coming Home with a special exhibit from University Archives on display on Floor 2 of Milner Library through December 16.
Join Milner Library for talk on the history of ISU’s library science program
Did you know that Illinois State University used to have its own library science program? Join ISU Archivist April Anderson Zorn on April 8 as she explores the Redbird history of the library science program as well as gives updates on program alumni.
Underpinnings and equal terms: How the suffrage movement changed American women and American women changed the nation
View historical and present day items chronicling women’s fight for equality and voting, provided by numerous sources including the Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Archives, Illinois State University Special Collections, and ISU Digital Collections.
ISU Archives collecting coronavirus-related information and items
The Dr. JoAnn Rayfield Archives invites members of the Illinois State University community to share their collections and stories related to their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic.
New exhibit on ISSCS history unveiled
ISU Archives exhibits intern Aindrea Delaney unveils a new exhibit at the Normal Community Activity Center showcasing daily life and activities of the former Illinois Soldiers and Sailor’s Children’s School (ISSCS).
New Archives Tablet brings fragile collections to campus, community
A new piece of technology is helping the Illinois State University Archives bring fragile documents and photographs to students and the local community.
Photos: More ISU campus landmarks, now and then
Want to see how much Illinois State’s campus has changed? We’ve gathered more historical photos from the Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Archives at Milner Library, along with their modern-day pair.
