How does an event invitation or a certain tracksuit from the show Glee go from a desk drawer or a closet shelf to an official part of the Illinois State University Archives?
Senior history major Erin Wilcox followed the story of the first YWCA student chapter in the country, founded right here at Illinois State.
From the “Prince of Darkness” to the “Queen of Soul,” dozens of music’s brightest stars have shined at Illinois State University over the past half-century.
From the opening of Illinois State’s first Model School to Abraham Lincoln’s connection to the Quad, historian Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history.
From the first-ever day of classes 166 years ago to Ange Milner’s final day as the University’s librarian, historian Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history.
Shake off the cobwebs and get those creative juices flowing: Challenge yourself to tell the scariest story you can, in 400 characters or less. Submit your best two-sentence horror story by Sunday, October 29 at 11:59 p.m. to be entered into a contest to win Milner swag.
Milner’s newest exhibit examines some of the most celebrated games and players at Illinois State and the mementos and memorabilia that highlight those hard-fought contests.
Milner Library Digitization Center, in conjunction with the Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Archives and ISU ReD, seeks Illinois State alumni and current or former faculty and staff persons from minoritized backgrounds interested in being interviewed for Milner Library’s ongoing oral history project.
Illinois State University Archivist April Anderson-Zorn shares information and stories about three influential women in Illinois State’s history.
Milner Library has recently acquired a 3D scanner for use in research and curriculum.
