Recently, while digitizing some song recordings from the Helen Hartness Flanders Ballad Collection, we discovered an undocumented recording of a man reading from Rowland E. Robinson’s book Uncle Lisha’s Shop: Life in a Corner of Yankeeland. We recognized it as … Continue reading →…Continue Reading Reading Rowland Out Loud
Tag: College Archives
Seeking 1948 film “Sno’ Time for Learning”
The Middlebury College Archives is searching for a movie about the College filmed in 1948. It features scenes shot at the Snow Bowl in the winter and the main campus in the spring. We’ve placed a request with Paramount Picture, … Continue reading →…Continue Reading Seeking 1948 film “Sno’ Time for Learning”
Two New Civil War Collections Won for Special Collections
Erastus Hibbard Phelps Collection The winning bid on the Archive of Civil War paymaster Erastus Hibbard Phelps, Middlebury Class of 1861, was made at auction by Andy Wentink, Curator of Special Collections & Archives. The archive was one among nearly … Continue reading →…Continue Reading Two New Civil War Collections Won for Special Collections
Special Collections spotlight
Watch this for a lovely feature by the Addison Independent on Middlebury College Special Collections and Andy Wentink’s journey to his current place as Curator! Also of local/Middlebury College interest: the music on the video is by Middlebury alumna Anaïs … Continue reading →…Continue Reading Special Collections spotlight
LIS Collection Management has a new name!
With the merger of Collection Management and portions of Academic Consulting Services, it became clear that the area needed a new name to reflect its expanded scope.
I’m therefore pleased to announce that the name for this area is now Research and Collection Services (RCS). While many portions of the website still reflect the old names […]…Continue Reading LIS Collection Management has a new name!
Library Hours
All Midd Libraries begin 9 – 5 hours today.
Library hours are reduced during the period between spring and summer semesters. Check here for hours.
PLEASE NOTE! The Libraries will close at 12 noon on Monday 5/24.
Special Collections will be closed Monday 5/24 through Friday 6/4; opening Saturday 6/5 from 10-2 for Reunion weekend, and resuming regular […]…Continue Reading Library Hours
Special Collections open again on Sunday 4/11
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS will be CLOSED TODAY Friday, April 9, 2010
We will reopen for regular evening hours Sunday, April 11, 2010 7:00-10:00 p.m.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
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