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The Giant Balloon
With all the technological advancements in aviation, a colorful balloon in the sky still captures our attention. Last month, Special Collections and Archives purchased a 154 year old rare title published in London in 1863. This early text compiled by … Continue reading
Posted in SC&A
Tagged Ballooning, balloons, Ferdinand Silas, giant balloon, rare books
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Young Love in the Archives
Inspired by Valentine’s Day, I want to share an item that I first saw in the archives years ago while researching an exhibit on children. When I opened a folder in the Schenck Family Papers (MS-284), I discovered a pink … Continue reading
Posted in Collections, Local History
Tagged baby books, MS-284, Schenck family
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