Special Collections & Archives - Leatherby Libraries Joins the Public Heritage Event Again! Archive

Third Annual OC Archives Bazaar Comes Back to Life Leatherby Libraries Joins the Public Heritage Event Again!

April 11, 2023 by Caylin Schmenk | Special Collections & Archives

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

Temianka Archival Scholars Program 2.0 Chapman students are encouraged to apply for this opportunity with the Leatherby Libraries!

September 19, 2022 by Caylin Schmenk | News

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

Celebrating Chapman’s First University Archivist and Mellon Fellowship Recipient, Annie Tang

April 5, 2022 by Caylin Schmenk | News

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

Introducing the Inaugural Temianka Archival Scholar, Mitchell Tanaka

November 17, 2021 by Rachel Karas | Special Collections & Archives

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

Charlene Baldwin Library Star Award Given to Archivist Andy Harman

September 14, 2021 by Rachel Karas | News

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

New Special Collections Displays Celebrate Unique Treasures

September 8, 2021 by Rachel Karas | Exhibits and Displays

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

Temianka Archival Scholars Program Chapman University students encouraged to apply for this excellent opportunity with the Leatherby Libraries!

July 27, 2021 by Rachel Karas | News

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 Coordinator

Researching a Disaster Through the Making of Challenger: The Final Flight Mark your calendar for the Leatherby Libraries' first virtual event on April 7th

March 9, 2021 by Rachel Karas | Events

Join librarians Doug Dechow, Ph.D., and Annie Tang, MLIS, as they moderate a discussion with a panel of researchers about the legacy of the 1986 space shuttle Challenger disaster and the behind-the-scenes research process involved in the production of the Netflix documentary series Challenger: The Final Flight. Researchers from the film project will share their

New Publication by Coordinator of Special Collections & Archives Annie Tang

January 15, 2021 by Rachel Karas | News

The Leatherby Libraries is always happy to celebrate the scholarly achievements of our librarians and staff, and we’re delighted to announce the latest of these: Coordinator of Special Collections & Archives Annie Tang has recently co-authored an essay, “Shared Service in the Archives: The Johns Hopkins University First-generation Students Oral History Project,” published in the

Orange County Japanese American Youths Scrapbooks New archive added to the Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collection & Archives

December 1, 2020 by Rachel Karas | News

One of the primary goals of the Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections & Archives is to preserve materials related to the history of Orange County, which has been the home of Chapman University since 1954. The newest archive added to Special Collections and accessible to the public through the Chapman University Digital Commons,