Tag Archives: SC-301

Memorial Day Observance

Posted on May 27, 2016 by specialcollections

Special Collections & Archives will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2016, in observance of Memorial Day. We apologize for any inconvenience. Memorial Day is a federal holiday for remembering those who have died in service of the armed forces. Special Collections … Continue reading →

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New and Updated Collections Available for Research

Posted on January 4, 2016 by specialcollections

We have new manuscript collections available for research!  Click on the links to view the complete online (PDF) finding aids. The following new collections were recently arranged and described and are now available for research: Paul L. Hooper, Jr., Papers (MS-504) Battle … Continue reading →

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Selfridge Crash Described in New Acquisition

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Lisa Rickey

On this day — September 17 — in 1908, Lt. Thomas Selfridge became the first person to die in a powered airplane crash. He was the passenger in a plane piloted by Orville Wright, who was demonstrating the Wright Flyer … Continue reading →

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