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Check out this month's JCB newsletter to learn what was happening on July 4, 1776... in Portugal.
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Have you visited the JCB lately? Visit us at jcblibrary.org for hours, closings, and more useful information!
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Today's #Feathursday post features an image of a red cardinal. Source: Catesby, Mark , 1683-1749 The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants ... D731 C359n / 3-SIZE Courtesy of Americana!
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Our #WordyWednesday post highlights the project that our STEM fellow Ethan is developing this summer. Its focus is improving scholars’ ability to analyze texts written in Guaraní. More at jcblibrary.org/news/...#WordyWednesday post highlights the project that our STEM fellow Ethan is developing this summer. Its focus is improving scholars’ ability to analyze texts written in Guaraní. More at jcblibrary.org/news/...
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Check out our latest exhibition, Boundaries of Enlightenment. Information on Library hours and more is available at jcblibrary.org.
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In case you missed it: Our July 2024 newsletter is available now at conta.cc/3znKGYy!
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Have you experienced our newest exhibition? Visit the JCB in person or digitally. Details at jcblibrary.org!
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This is a friendly reminder that the John Carter Brown Library will be closed on July 4. Check here for our regular hours and info on closings: jcblibrary.org/closings
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Check out this month's JCB newsletter to learn what was happening on July 4, 1776... in Portugal.
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New blog post! Texts from the past meet next-generation tech: The JCB welcomes inaugural STEM Fellow Ethan Meidinger jcblibrary.org/news/texts-p...
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Happy #feathursday! Source: Le Vaillant, François, 1753-1824 Histoire naturelle d'une partie d'oiseaux nouveaux et rares de l'Amérique et des Indes ... E801 L655h / 2-SIZE americana.jcblibrary.org/search/objec...
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Friendly reminder that the John Carter Brown Library will be closed on July 4. Please plan accordingly! Library hours and closings are published here: jcblibrary.org/closings Interested in making an appointment to conduct research at the Library? Check out our user guide! jcblibrary.org/library
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Check out the blog about our latest exhibition, Boundaries of Enlightenment, and visit us in person or online! Blog: jcblibrary.org/news/boundar... Online exhibition: americana.jcblibrary.org/exhibitions/...
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June 25 is #NationalCatfishDay, and our digital platform Americana did not disappoint! Source: Catesby, Mark, 1683-1749 D750 C359p /3-SIZE americana.jcblibrary.org/search/objec...
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I. Grampusa Mostro Marino II. Vitello Marino III. Goulù Mostro de Mari d'America. Three monstrous sea creatures or fish. One has a horn in its forehead, and another is striped and has claws. americana.jcblibrary.org/search/objec...
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As we prepare to welcome our conference attendees to the second day of the Archives of Revolution conference, we are revisiting the blog post from Age of Revolutions by Emma Hart, Sean Quimby, and Karin Wulf. Enjoy! ageofrevolutions.com/2023/03/20/a...
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Today is the launch of Archives of Revolution: A Conference About How We Make the Past. Registration has closed, but we want to welcome as many as possible to join us either in person or virtually. Please email [email protected] if you would like to attend. More details at jcblibrary.org!
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Join us Friday at 5:30 p.m. for "Local Archives in Revolution," chaired by Morgan Grefe of the RI Historical Society. Details at jcblibrary.org.
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Join us virtually or in person for the keynote address for Archives of Revolution! This event will take place on Thursday, June 20 at 4:30 p.m. at Sayles Hall. jcblibrary.org
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Our latest blog post is a reflection by José Montelongo, Curator of Latin American Books, on our latest exhibition. Learn more at jcblibrary.org/news/boundar...
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A conference isn't a conference without cool conference promotional products, and we are thrilled to welcome everyone to Archives of Revolution next week. In-person attendees will receive this limited edition Archives of Revolution bag and a few other fun goodies! Details at jcblibrary.org!
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Our current exhibition is open Monday through Thursday 10 am-12:45 pm and 2 pm-4:45pm, and Friday 10 am-12:45 pm. This image is one example of the stunning materials featured in Boundaries of Enlightenment, our exhibition curated by José Montelongo. Source: americana.jcblibrary.org/search/objec...
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Our new exhibition Boundaries of Enlightenment: Exploring Authority and Enquiry in Spanish America is now open to the public! Details at jcblibrary.org.
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Next week! Join us for the Archives of Revolution conference welcome and keynote talk by Manuel Covo and Christopher Hodson, "The Treasurer’s Tale: A Lost Account of War, White Supremacy, and Black Radicalism in the Haitian Revolution." Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. in Sayles Hall.
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Join us June 20-22 for Archives of Revolution! Registration (for in-person and virtual attendees) is now open at: www.eventbrite.com/e/archives-o...
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The final panel of "Archives of Revolution" (June 20-22) will feature: Lynne Farrington, U of Pennsylvania Libraries (Chair) Len von Morzé, U of Massachusetts Boston Emily Sneff, William & Mary Ann-Catherine "Anca" Wilkening, Harvard U Details at jcblibrary.org.
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Gorgeous image from americana.jcblibrary.org Byam, Lydia, fl. 1797 - 1800 A collection of exotics, from the island of Antigua [London] D797 B993 /3-SIZE
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Session 9 of "Archives of Revolution" (June 20-22) will feature: Chair: Holly Brewer, University of Maryland Travis Glasson, Temple University Asheesh Siddique, University of Massachusetts-Amherst (remote) Marcus P. Nevius, University of Missouri
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Experience our current exhibition, "Boundaries of Enlightenment: Exploring Authority and Enquiry in Spanish America." 94 George St., Providence RI Details at jcblibrary.org.
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Session 8 of Archives of Revolution (June 20-22) will be a Lunch-and-Learn featuring: Darrell Meadows, National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), Chair Molly Nebiolo, Butler University Jessica Parr, Northeastern University Register today! www.eventbrite.com/e/archives-o...