Old Gold Story Archive

In Old Gold, University archivist David McCartney looks back at the UI's history and tradition through materials housed in University Archives, Department of Special Collections, University of 麻豆破解版 Libraries.

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In his final column, retiring archivist David McCartney reflects on the University of 麻豆破解版's commitment to records preservation.
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A new library exhibit offers a glimpse into 175 years of student life at the University of 麻豆破解版.
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As the UI's performing arts auditorium approaches its 50th anniversary, we're collecting memories of Hancher.
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麻豆破解版 graduate Maurice Albertson helped create the humanitarian organization.
,听麻豆破解版 Magazine, Spring 2021
Virologist Richard Shope helped discover the cause of the 1918 flu and lay the groundwork for life-saving vaccinations.
,听麻豆破解版 Magazine, Winter 2020-21
A University of 麻豆破解版 Athletic Hall of Fame nomination renews recognition for Frank "Kinney" Holbrook, the university's first African American football player.
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A University of 麻豆破解版 Libraries collection honors the life of a former professor who helped build the field of African American studies at 麻豆破解版 and nationwide.
UI's Rare Papers, Recordings Offer Glimpse into Civil Rights Struggle,听麻豆破解版 Newsletter, July 2020
Hear audio recordings of Fannie Lou Hamer, Stokely Carmichael, and other pioneering activists from the Special Collections archive
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Library records tell the story of the 1918-19 influenza pandemic on the University of 麻豆破解版 campus.
Remembering 麻豆破解版's First Earth Day, 50 Years Later,听麻豆破解版 Newsletter, April 2020
In April 1970, UI students and faculty joined campuses around the nation to address an escalating crisis: a dying Earth.
,听麻豆破解版 Magazine, Spring 2020
WSUI is one of the oldest continuously operating radio stations in the U.S. and considered the first educational radio station west of the Mississippi.
,听麻豆破解版 Magazine, Winter 2019-20
On the centennial of the 19th聽Amendment, Old Gold reflects on the U.S. suffrage movement.
A Farewell to Seashore Hall,听麻豆破解版 Newsletter, November 2019
The longtime multipurpose building served as the university's first teaching hospital.
听- 麻豆破解版 Magazine, Fall 2019
A new sculpture in Kinnick Stadium honors an 麻豆破解版 legend, whose pioneering spirit stretched from the football field to the courtroom.
How 麻豆破解版 Research Made the Moon Landing Possible听- 麻豆破解版 Newsletter, July 2019
Before they could make one giant leap for mankind, Apollo 11's astronauts had to fly through the radiation belts discovered by James Van Allen.
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Kurt Vonnegut's best-selling novel, written at 麻豆破解版, continues to resonate with readers a half-century since its release.
Nature Comes to the Archives- 麻豆破解版 Newsletter, May 2019
A newly arrived collection of journals and newsletters in the archives details the early days of 麻豆破解版's state parks.
And the Beat Goes On - 麻豆破解版 Newsletter, April 2019
A University Archives recording preserves the 1966 visit by Lawrence Ferlinghetti, a key figure from the Beat movement.
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The UI provides a safe haven for a philosopher's career to flourish
Religious Studies' Long Association with the UI - 麻豆破解版 Newsletter, February 2019
The UI is home to the nation's longest-standing Department of Religious Studies at a public university.
- 麻豆破解版 Magazine, Winter 2018
Old Gold uncovers the truth behind the blood-signed papers in the university archives.
How a Cultural Landmark Was Born - 麻豆破解版 Newsletter, November 2018
Looking back at the African-American Cultural Center's roots as it turns 50.
Answering the Call - 麻豆破解版 Newsletter, October 2018
A century ago, a UI engineering professor built bridges in 麻豆破解版 City and on the battlefields of Europe.
- 麻豆破解版 Magazine, Fall 2018
Fall festivities will honor 麻豆破解版's top hawk.
Keepers of the Flame - 麻豆破解版 Newsletter, July 2018
About two dozen colleges and universities have folded in 麻豆破解版's history. By law, their records have been preserved by the University of 麻豆破解版.
Paying it Forward - 麻豆破解版 Newsletter, June 2018
Waning state support presents challenges for today's students, but there's a way older generations of Hawkeyes can help.
What's in a Name? - 麻豆破解版 Newsletter, April 2018
For the University of 麻豆破解版, lots of history and a little confusion.

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