Monthly Archives: March 2013

Happy birthday, Thomas Moore Johnson!

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

Today is the 162nd birthday of Thomas Moore Johnson, the namesake of the Thomas Moore Johnson Collection of Philosophy here in Special Collections.  What’s in the collection? The graphic above is a Wordle of all the Library of Congress subject … Continue reading →

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What’s in the box?

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

Last week I posted a picture on our Facebook page of a 320-pound special delivery we received.  Are you dying to know what’s in the box? It’s a wonderful collection of rare Kipling first editions and other Kiplingiana, donated to … Continue reading →

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Historic Doodles

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

The week before spring break is traditionally a difficult time for students to remain focused on their books. Our collection of historic textbooks offers evidence that this trend is not new. Wide margins have always provided opportunities to practice the … Continue reading →

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