On Thursday, November 14, 2024, the Leatherby Libraries hosted a panel event discussing the Mendez, et al. v. Westminster decision that ultimately desegregated public schools in the state of California. This event, inspired by panelist Janice Munemitsu’s book, The Kindness of Color, tells the story of the Munemitsu family’s connection to the Mendez v. Westminster
The Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives at the Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce that Chapman University has partnered with the John Wayne Airport Arts Program to exhibit a selection of the Huell Howser Archives running through May 1st, 2024. Huell Howser was an American television personality, best known for his
The Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives at the Leatherby Libraries and the Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences have collaborated to create a semester-long exhibit, Images and Imaginings of Internment: Comics and Illustrations of Camp. This exhibition highlights Japanese American wartime incarceration and its lasting legacy through the lens
The Leatherby Libraries’ Meet the Librarian interview series highlights our amazing librarians and the incredible work that they accomplish each day. These interviews inform the community about different areas in the Library and all of the services that we provide! Lauren McDaniel, our Coordinator of Special Collections, was kind enough to answer some questions! 1.
After a three-year hiatus, the 3rd Annual Orange County Archives Bazaar finally comes back to life! OC Archives in Action “brings together libraries, special collections, and cultural institutions. Showcasing materials from these collections, this event highlights the known and unknown stories of Orange County.” The showcase also had displays, discussions, presentations, and activities. Both the
What is the Temianka Archival Scholars Program? The Temianka Archival Scholars Program* is an academic, student-employment opportunity designed to introduce students to conducting research with manuscripts and archival material during their enrollment at Chapman University. Students will work within the Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives and be supervised by the Chair
The Leatherby Libraries is proud to announce that Annie Tang, Chair of Special Collections and Archives, is a recipient of The Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for Diversity, Inclusion, and Culture Heritage. The Mellon Fellowship is “a six-year program that aims to advance multicultural collections through innovation and inclusive curatorial practice and leadership.” One of the
Earlier this semester, the Leatherby Libraries conducted a search for students interested in the Temianka Archival Scholars Program. Our search was focused on students interested in the fields of archival study and/or music history, and we were delighted to select Mitchell Tanaka as our inaugural Temianka Archival Scholar. Over the 2021-2022 academic year, Mitchell will
Twice a year, the Leatherby Libraries staff gather to mark the end of a semester, celebrate together, and recognize each other’s dedication and hard work. At each of these gatherings, one or more Leatherby Libraries employees are honored with a Star Award. As of this year, the Star Award has been re-named the Charlene Baldwin
As the new academic year begins, visitors to the Leatherby Libraries can enjoy two new displays that showcase some of the most unique gems held by the Rare Books Collection of the Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections & Archives, both curated by Special Collections librarian Rand Boyd. On the first floor, next to