Curator’s talk for the exhibit “‘Scraps for Keeps’: Scrapbooks and Photo Albums from Distinctive Collections.” Continue reading
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Old school PowerPoint: Film Strips! – October 3, 2019
Once upon a time before computers, nifty little machines were used in classrooms and museums to make lectures visual; come engage with our film strip viewers! Continue reading
Quaker Cookie Face-Off – October 4, 2019
Spice Cookies vs. Oreos: which is more “Quaker”? Continue reading
Night of Lights – October 4, 2019
One night only: Archival images projected through storefront windows and onto walls along Germantown Avenue. Continue reading
Quaker Games for World Quaker Day! – October 7, 2019
Come to Haverford to play Quaker-based and Quaker invented games! Continue reading
Poison or Panacea? – October 7, 2019
What do chamomile & hemlock have in common? Find out at “Poison or Panacea?”! Continue reading
Monmouth County Archives Week – October 12, 2019, and more all month long
Archives & History Day is an annual gathering for archivists, local historians, and others interested in New Jersey History.
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George F. Heckler Archives Open House – October 12, 2019
Experience Williamson College’s unique history by enjoying our display of materials in the George F. Heckler Archives during our Homecoming event. Continue reading
Identifying Literary Manuscripts – October 12, 2019
Explore original special collections and learn to identify states of literary manuscripts in the publishing process, highlighting formats that predate the use of computers in writing and publishing. Continue reading
Pulling Back the Curtain: Portraits of Redemptorist Life – October 15, 2019
Join the Redemptorist Archives for an open house with archive tours throughout the day and the unveiling of a new exhibit, “Pulling Back the Curtain: Portraits of Redemptorist Life,” revealing personal accounts from this Catholic order of priests and brothers who have been ministering in the United States since 1832. Continue reading
“Keith Carter: Seek & Find” and “The Politics of Rhetoric” – Multi-day exhibits and programming, 2019
The Print Center is pleased to present two exhibitions this fall in conjunction with the Whitman at 200 initiative: “Keith Carter: Seek & Find” and “The Politics of Rhetoric.” The Print Center is also hosting numerous public programs related to the exhibits. Continue reading
It Came from the Archives – October 16, 2019
In celebration of Archives Month, join us for a screening of short films from Philadelphia’s most fascinating archives and libraries. This year includes rarely screened clips of musical puppets, travel on the high seas, 1990s Ben Franklin, the magic of Saran Wrap, mimes, a soap opera about polymer, and more!
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The Journey of an Artifact: From Storage to Exhibition – October 16, 2019
An exclusive look at the artifacts in the National Constitution Center’s feature exhibit, Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes that Shaped a Nation. Continue reading
Cartooning Catholics – October 17, 2019
Join us for an opening reception for our new exhibit, “Cartooning Catholics.” Continue reading
Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon – October 23, 2019
The 2019 Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon will showcase glass lantern slides from the special collections of several Philadelphia institutions projected from an historic lantern projector in the Wagner’s Victorian-era lecture hall. In the spirit of lantern exhibition culture, this salon will bring together unique and rarely-seen images presented in the context for which they were originally created.
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From Antarctica to Zimbabwe: Around the World with Archives, Books and Codices – October 23, 2019
Take a voyage through the far-flung geographical corners of our collections; the catalogers of the Kislak Center will be your guides. Continue reading
SJU Before You: Saint Joseph’s University Archives and Special Collections Open House – October 24, 2019
Solve the mystery of what is behind the doors to the secret rooms. Continue reading
Quaker & Special Collections Maps & Images Open House – October 28, 2019
A maps & images open house to welcome local archivists into the newly renovated Quaker & Special Collections at Haverford College Continue reading
Design in the Archives – October 30, 2019
Join us Wednesday, October 30, 2019 from 6:00-8:00pm for Design in the Archives. The Free Library of Philadelphia, in coordination with the Delaware Valley Archivists Group, is celebrating American Archives Month with an evening of free activities and entertainment focused on archives and design.
Hallowe’en Open House – October 31, 2019
Enjoy some tricks and treats with Villanova’s Distinctive Collections staff! Continue reading
The Most Revolutionary: LGBTQ Politics and the Radical Left, 1969-1999 – Multi-Day Exhibit, 2019
Queer anarchists, rabble-rousers, reds and revolutionaries! Continue reading
Beat Visions and the Counterculture – Multi-Day Exhibit, 2019
Drawn from UD’s Special Collections and Museums, we explore the ideas and imagery of the Beat Generation and its influence on 1960s counterculture and beyond. Continue reading
From Thought Into Print: the Creative Process of Publishing – Multi-Day Exhibit, 2019
Manuscript drafts, blue-lines and mock-ups, paste-ups, galleys and proofs–this exhibition reminds viewers of nearly forgotten literary formats that are no longer part of contemporary computer-driven writing and publishing practices. Continue reading
Northern Liberties: Your Neighborhood, Your City – Multi-day exhibit, 2019
History of the first lager brewery in America and much more! Continue reading
In Franklin’s Footsteps: 275 Years at the American Philosophical Society – Multi-day Exhibit, 2018
“In Franklin’s Footsteps” highlights the groundbreaking work of APS Members and the innovations they have made that changed the world. Continue reading
1968 in Pennsylvania – Multi-day Exhibit, 2018
Historical documents from HSP illustrate how 1968 stands as an icon, representing the upheaval of the 1960s and early 1970s. See how national movements for women, African Americans, children and poor people were influenced by and conducted in Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Opening Reception and Behind the Scenes Tour – October 3, 2018
Join us for the opening of our new exhibit “The Spanish Lady in the City of Brotherly Love: The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919.” Continue reading
Othmer Library Open House: Escape the Archives – October 4, 2018
For one-night only, browse treasures from the Othmer Library’s collections and hone your skills in archival detective work at the Othmer Library Open House: Escape the Archives! Continue reading
Quaker Cookie Face-Off – October 5, 2018
Animal Cracker v. Meringue: which cookie is more ʺQuakerʺ? Continue reading
Night of Lights – October 5th, 2018
This innovative public art exhibit will transform Chestnut Hill’s familiar commercial corridor into an interactive exhibit of local history and architecture. Continue reading
Transitions in Northeast Philadelphia History – October 7, 2018
The Historical Society of Frankford’s event is a free-form conference of members and friends of the Society who have researched various aspects of Northeast Philadelphia history and can bring the lore to bear in explaining the importance of maps, deeds, prints, and other documents from our special collections, plus a few items from our museum. The public is cordially invited to come, enjoy the occasion, and interact with the featured researchers.
Before Hollywood: Philadelphia and the Birth of the Movies – October 8, 2018
A documentary about Philadelphia’s role in the invention of photography and motion pictures. Join History Making Productions for this free screening at PhillyCAM on October 8th at 6:30pm.
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From Oyntments & Salves to Kotex & Pills – October 9, 2018
Please join the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia for a special pop-up exhibit, “From Oyntments & Salves to Kotex & Pills.” Continue reading
Drinks in the Archives – October 10, 2018
Join us for an evening filled with fancy menus, the history of brewing and wine making, and recipes for non-alcoholic botanicals and teas – all based on drinks in the archives!
Monmouth County Archives Week – October 13, 2018, and more all month long
Archives & History Day, a history expo with more than 60 organizations participating, plus other days with lectures and a feature film.
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Second Saturday at Founder’s Hall – October 13, 2018
Come behind the wall and find out more about one of Philadelphia’s richest and most influential citizens and the legacy of the unique school he founded. Continue reading
Defying Convention: Audacious Women in the Kislak Center Collections – October 16, 2018
The Special Collections Processing Center reveals written and visual accounts of extraordinary, independent women who were determined to forge their own paths–we welcome you for a one evening show-and-tell to see our rare books and manuscripts chronicling the exploits and adventures of these extraordinary women. Continue reading
Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon – October 17, 2018
The 2018 Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon will showcase glass lantern slides from the special collections of several Philadelphia institutions projected from an historic lantern projector in the Wagner’s Victorian-era lecture hall. In the spirit of lantern exhibition culture, this salon will bring together unique and rarely-seen images presented in the context for which they were originally created.
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“Ethyl is not a Lady”: The Faces of Temperance, 1800-1960 – October 19, 2018
Come to the Presbyterian Historical Society for a one-night-only display of temperance items from the collection. Continue reading
Mother Bethel AME: A Closed-Stacks Tour – October 21, 2018
Join Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia and the African American Museum in Philadelphia on a special tour of Mother Bethel’s landmark church building, museum, and special collections led by church archivist and educator Margaret Jerrido. Continue reading
#AnimatedArchive – Every Wednesday throughout October 2018
#AnimatedArchive is a social media challenge to post GIFs of library collections every Wednesday of October. Show how special collections can transform using technology and social media, and be sure to use the hashtags: #AnimatedArchive and #ArchivesPHL in your posts. Continue reading
It Came from the Archives – October 24, 2018
In celebration of Archives Month, join us for a screening of short films from Philadelphia’s most fascinating archives and libraries.
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The Union League: Monuments and More – October 25, 2018
Join us for a curator’s tour of the upcoming monuments exhibit, a tour of the League house, and displays from the collection. Continue reading
Because Your History Matters: LGBTQ Community Digitizing Day – October 27, 2018
All welcome, with a focus on women, people of color, and trans folk! Continue reading
Curious Revolutionaries: The Peales of Philadelphia – Multi-day exhibit, 2017
An exhibition about the Peale family’s role in shaping early American public culture through innovations in art, science, and technology. Continue reading
Deprived of the Use of their Reason: Quakerism & the Curability of Mental Illness at Friends’ Asylum, 1817–1867 – Multi-day, 2017
This exhibit traces the history of the first private mental institution in the United States. Continue reading
Where is the Penn Treaty Elm? – Multi-Day Exhibit, 2017
This exhibit explores the myth and history of the Penn Treaty Elm from the time of the treaty to the present day. Continue reading
Things Fall Apart – Multi-day, 2017
An exhibition and walking tour exploring the life and afterlife of things. Continue reading
Tour of Founder’s Hall, Girard College – October 5, 2017
Check out what’s behind the wall at Girard College and explore treasures ranging from a letter from President Monroe asking for a loan to records of school dining hall cuisine. Continue reading
Opening Reception and Curator Talk: Where is the Penn Treaty Elm – October 10, 2017
Hear the curators of this exhibit discuss their ideas and process. Continue reading
