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.
Photos: More ISU campus landmarks, now and then
Unit: Milner Library
Academic Affairs collections document ISU’s education history
With the help of student intern and volunteers, the archival collections of ISU’s colleges, departments, and schools are being made available to everyone interested in knowing more about ISU’s long education history.
Ange V. Milner: A 125-Year Legacy of Student Service
Famed university librarian Ange Milner will be the topic of a talk by Milner Library’s Angela Bonnell on Friday, August 28.
Vintage photographs bring scene of the crime to life in Milner Library
Chicago Tribune photo editors Marianne Mather and Robin Daughtridge will discuss their work compiling photographs for the “Gangsters & Grifters” publication during an Illinois State visit.
Milner Library digitizing ISU presidential portraits
The Illinois State presidential portraits just made another move, this time to Milner Library’s Digital Center where they are about to undergo a digital makeover.
Alum’s gifts help Milner Library remain the ‘heart of campus’
Alum David Paddock is an annual Illinois State supporter, and every year he sends a portion of his financial gift to Milner Library, one of his favorite parts of campus.
Historic ISU Archives photo find shows century-old student protest
There are always exciting finds at Illinois State’s Archives. This particular find shows turn-of-the-century Redbirds fighting for a historic national cause.
Back[story] of the Bird
From the Fighting Pedagogs to the Cardinals to the Redbirds—join Archivist April Anderson and Reggie at Milner Library Plaza on October 23 for a lesson in the history of Illinois State’s mascot.
Photographic Services Collection inventory now available to search online
The finding aid for the Photographic Services Collection is now available for researchers who are looking photographs of ISU’s history. Archives is also looking for help to locate many missing pieces of the collection.
Collection spotlight: Smith Hall
The staff at Illinois State Archives are often asked about the history of Smith Hall. Thanks to hard work of student Molly Stevenson, those records are now available for research.
