News about library resources and services for DePaul University students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends
On Thursday, May 18th at 10:30 a.m., the DePaul University community will gather to rename Room 300 in the John T. Richardson Library after Aspasia LeCompte, a woman of African descent who fought her enslavers through the court system and won her liberty in 1839. Bishop Joseph Rosati, for whom
Black History Month can be traced back to Carter G. Woodson, who founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH; now named the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, or ASALH). Dr. Woodson initiated Negro History Week in 1926, chosen to overlap
Early January is often the time for making healthy resolutions for the New Year, perhaps to atone for gluttony and sedentary leisure over the winter holidays or just to use the first month of the year as a natural starting line for change. In previous years, Special Collections and Archives
Please join the Library in supporting Marillac St. Vincent Family Services with a holiday donation drive. Marillac House in East Garfield Park is seeking new, unwrapped toys to assist families in providing gifts through their Christmas Store. One of the great things about the toy drive is that it gives
The August 26th announcement in Newsline regarding the history of slave ownership by the Vincentians came as a surprise to most people on campus. The removal of the Rosati name from signage in the DePaul University Library and from the Library website was swift and yet there was a void
The DePaul University Library is thrilled to welcome students back to campus. For some of you, this fall is your first time on campus, and we’d like to take a few moments to introduce you to the wealth of research materials available to you. Returning students may need a refresher,
DePaul University Special Collections and Archives has partnered with the Black Metropolis Research Consortium (BMRC) to offer a paid summer internship opportunity for a DePaul student. This summer’s internship will be remote, and care has been taken to design an engaging online experience with other interns, the host site’s staff,
It’s that time of year again for making healthy resolutions, and I’ve gotten into the habit of looking to Special Collections and Archives materials for inspiration. Two years ago, I looked for fitness tips from our Victorian-era sporting books. Last year, I suggested we could learn from the Turnvereine and
It’s that time of year when many people dedicate or re-dedicate themselves to healthful living for a New Year’s resolution. According to various reports on the internet, fitness clubs see a 12% to 50% increase in memberships in a typical January, though 50% of those new members will quit by
While October may conjure up apples, pumpkins, and falling leaves for most people, October is also the month when archival organizations in the United States celebrate and promote their collections and services. DePaul University Special Collections and Archives (SPCA) is pleased to offer several events in October and we hope