Exploring the Library: The Center for American War Letters Archives
Not only do they house one of the biggest collections of American war letters, second only to the Library of Congress, they also hold other war-related artifacts such as pictures, citations of service, awards, diaries, journals, and Armed Service Editions of books. Before going to the Center for American War Letters Archives, I had never
Blueprints of History: Chapman College’s Move from Los Angeles to Orange
The Leatherby Libraries Hall of Art, on the first floor of the library, has a brand-new exhibit up showcasing an interesting part of Chapman’s history – the architecture. Read exhibit curators Annie Tang and John Encarnacion’s write-up of the exhibit below, and come on by to check it out! Allison & Allison – Architectural Firm
Second Annual OC Archives Bazaar
Last year, the Leatherby Libraries helped organize the first ever Orange County Archives Bazaar, which was a smashing success. This year, we are happy to be participating again in this excellent cultural heritage event, which will take place on Saturday, October 26th, from 11 AM to 5 PM at the Hilbert Museum of California Art.
Exploring the Library: The Italian Heritage Archive Study Room
My great-great-grandparents were immigrants from Italy. They eventually settled down in northwestern Pennsylvania where I grew up decades later. They spoke fluent Italian as well as English. When my grandparents were growing up in the twenties and thirties, they were bilingual in both Italian and English. My mother told me that my grandmother was embarrassed
The American War Experience through California Voices
The Leatherby Libraries is happy to share that we are collaborating with the Cal Poly Pomona California Center for Ethics and Policy and Cal Poly Pomona Veterans Resource Center to host one of the dialogues in their “The American War Experience through California Voices” series. The discussion, which will take place on Tuesday, September 24th,
Leatherby Libraries Newsletter
Last week, the Leatherby Libraries launched its brand-new newsletter. The newsletter, which will be sent out every other month, provides readers with a summary of recent and upcoming events in the Leatherby Libraries, as well as giving insight into the inner workings of the library. The first issue included a message from Dean Charlene Baldwin,
New Materials for September
School is back in session, and the Leatherby Libraries added great new reads. Explore the history of Disney’s past female artists in Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney’s Animation, and take a further look into art practices in Study On Chinese Traditional Theory Of Artistic Style. The New Materials display is located behind
Exploring the magic of the Leatherby Libraries: Introduction
It’s officially been an entire year since I started working at the Leatherby Libraries as a Student Assistant for the Marketing and events team in Library Administration. Coming to Chapman University as a transfer student, I had a vague idea of what the campus had to offer. I toured once before and immediately felt like
Back to School!
Each August, students say goodbye to the summer and their families as they prepare for the upcoming school year. First there is O-week and the inauguration of the incoming students, and as soon as we know it, our names are being called by the professor in our first class. Starting the new year can be
Fashionables Terrace Now Open to Students
Fabulous news, Panthers! In response to many requests for outdoor library studying space, we have opened up the Fashionables Terrace to students who want to enjoy the fresh air as they study. Located on the 4th floor of the Leatherby Libraries (when you come out of the elevators, make a hard left turn to find