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.
Users may now explore this rich history through a new digital collection available from ISU ReD, Milner Library’s institutional repository.
Illinois State Archives used a grant to hire an intern to create at least 15 Wikipedia articles promoting the achievements of archivists from underrepresented groups.
Helen Frances Grennell was 16 years old when she first entered Illinois State Normal University.
During this Spring 2019 semester, Rayfield Archives partnered with several different classes to expose students to the resources available.
The Vidette Digital Archives has expanded its online database to include all issues through December 1980.
A new exhibit at Milner Library shows how the incredible story of Illinois State University’s first president, Charles Hovey, led to Founders Day becoming the tradition it is today.
Illinois State University Archivist April Anderson-Zorn will explore the stories behind the brick and mortar at the next University Club at 4 p.m. Friday, October 12, in the Founder’s Suite of the Bone Student Center.
The rich history of Illinois State University will come alive during Homecoming through the vibrant voice of University Archivist April Anderson-Zorn with a tour and talk. To help celebrate Homecoming: Redbirds Rising, Anderson-Zorn and Associate Director for Event Services and Catering Barb Dallinger will lead a free, historic tour of the University Quad from 11:15
At Illinois State Normal University’s (ISNU) founding in 1857, Metcalf grammar school and University High School were opened to give the university’s teaching students hands-on training.
