Oloch, the wooly mammoth / prize-winning “pimped-out” book truck, surveyed the scene on 10/22 as the Chemical Heritage Foundation’s Othmer Library opened its doors for a rare public open house. Staff were on hand to talk about their work and explain context for favorite selections, but the real stars of the evening were the documents … More Archives Month Philly – Othmer Library Open House

  [posted on behalf of Ken Cleary] On October 16th, WHYY treated Archives Month Philly participants to a fascinating look at the analog tape archives of Fresh Air with Terry Gross. The tapes span from 1976 to 2007 and represent thousands of hours of interviews with some of the most important and interesting figures of … More Archives Month Philly: WHYY’s Fresh Air archives

At October 16’s Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) open house, part of Archives Month Philly, guests had the opportunity to participate in two important moments in the history of the society’s musical collections. One was the deposit of an original 1936 composition by famed composer and West Chester (Pa.) native Samuel Barber (1910-1981).  The composition, “Chorale for a … More Archives Month Philly: Presbyterian Historical Society open house

[posted on behalf of Celia Caust-Ellenbogen] Lions, and tigers, and bears! Oh, my! Visitors flocked to see these animals and more as depicted in books, photographs, and manuscripts at the Kislak Center for Special Collections at the University of Pennsylvania last Thursday. Kislak Center staff added a personal touch by wearing animal-themed attire and contributing pictures … More Archives Month Philly: Kislak Center Paper Menagerie