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Mary Brown Craig Special Projects Fund
This is the story of Don and Fran Jackson and how the Mary Brown Craig University Archives Special Projects Fund came to be. - Blog
A Tale of Two Oral Histories: Archiving the Tapes of Elvis J. Stahr and Alice Field Ginott Cohn
Over the past few months, I’ve had the pleasure of processing two collections of oral histories: one of I.U. president emeritus, Elvis J. Stahr, and the other of Czechoslovakian… - News
New Library Publishing Service + Publication
IUB Libraries is launching a new library publishing service--IU Libraries Publishing: Grey Literature--and that service has its first publication: Through the Looking Glass: I. Why Cross-Fertilize?, a book written by Curt Lively, Distinguished Professor of Biology at IU Bloomington, and illustrated by Dr. Zoe Dinges, his former mentee. - Blog
Behind the Curtain: Alex Caba, Archives Assistant
Behind the Curtain is a series highlighting IU Archives staff, partners from various departments of the IU Libraries, and students who make all of our work possible. What was your… - Blog
5 Classic Films From Japan
When people think about Japanese films, most of the time the idea of anime films comes up. The most notable of them being from Studio Ghibli who has created works such as Spirited… - Blog
Secrets behind the Screen: How the 2024 Oscars Costume Designers Bring Characters to Life
The film equipment, actors and actresses, the crew, and an experienced director are all important in order to create a great film that will capture an audience. However, one of the… - Blog
Elvira Bates Friendship Album
One of my favorite parts of my job is interacting with aspects of history I never would have sought out for myself. Sometimes that means that I spend a day working on the papers of… - Blog
The Evolution of Animation as a Medium
Animation is not just a genre—it is a dynamic and inclusive medium that allows creators to push the boundaries of storytelling. Recognizing animation in its entirety opens up new… - News
Lilly Fund Results from Years of Experience
This is the story behind Judy Everson's Lilly Library Research Fund. It goes into her family, educational background, and affinity with primary source materials. - Blog
Five Period Romance Deep Cuts
Entertainment Weekly‘s recent list of the 25 best romantic period movies of all time contains some beloved, if predictable, heavy hitters, most of which are available at IU Media…