Early closure on Dec. 18
University Library and Deering Library will close at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 for an event.
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Deering Library postcard, 1951,
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2025
Grand & Gothic: The History of Deering Library
Ongoing
Deering Library, 1937 Sheridan RoadOn display: Riggs Gallery, Deering Level 3
The Charles Deering Memorial Library opened in 1933 as a statement to the wor...
Dec
12
2025
Treasures of Deering: Part 1
Ongoing
Deering Library, 1937 Sheridan RoadA two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Libra...
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Inaugural Undergraduate Archival Research Project Prizes awarded to two students
September 2, 2025
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Edward S. Curtis’s The North American Indian
Edward Curtis's The North American Indian (1907-1930) captured Native American cultures in 20 volumes of text/photos. A primary source, it reflects settler colonialism of the era.
World War II Poster Collection
More than 300 digitized WWII U.S. government posters used art, illustrations and photos to unite Americans during adversity, reflecting efforts to rally the nation.
Berkeley Folk Music Festival
The Berkeley Folk Music Festival (1958-1970) archive holds ~33,500 items—photos, posters, audio, video—documenting the festival and the broader folk music revival.
Jim Roberts Photographs
James Roberts' 1969-1972 photos document Northwestern, Evanston and Chicago life, plus protests and global events, reflecting his passion for photography during his student years.
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