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Hidden Treasures in Rare Books and Special Collections

Hidden Treasures in Rare Books and Special Collections

Rare Books & Special Collections of the Northern Illinois University Libraries includes those materials that, because of their rarity, condition, form, or subject matter, are best handled separately from the general collection. There are roughly 10,000 rare books in the collection covering subject matter in history, art, literature, religion, and philosophy. In addition, we have 42 Special Collections. The Hidden Treasures exhibit offers a peek into these collections.

COVID-19 in the Northern Illinois Communities

COVID-19 in the Northern Illinois Communities

The Regional History Center and University Archives at Northern Illinois University is asking Northern Illinois community members to share their experiences about how they have been impacted by COVID-19. We want to preserve your stories, experiences, and thoughts during this unprecedented time for future generations.

Documenting the NIU Experience to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Documenting the NIU Experience to the COVID-19 Pandemic

While the official response of Northern Illinois University to the COVID-19 crisis is being recorded and preserved in the Regional History Center and University Archives at NIU Libraries, we also want to include your personal experiences and reactions in an effort to better document this unprecedented event. The Regional History Center and University Archives is asking students, faculty, staff, and alumni to share their experiences about how they have been impacted by COVID-19.

Raya Garbousova Guest Book

Raya Garbousova Guest Book

September 25, 2019 marks the 110th birthday of Raya Garbousova, former NIU cello professor, NIU honorary degree recipient, and accomplished soloist and pedagogue. This guestbook serves as a place for her students, friends, community members, and whomever she may have influenced in any way during her life to share with others their experiences.

History Harvest 2016

History Harvest 2016

In the fall semester of 2016 Northern Illinois University Libraries, the Northern Illinois University Archives and the Northern Illinois University Regional History Center collaborated with Professor Stanley Arnold of the university’s History Department and twenty three of his students to gather and explore historical materials pertaining to the theme of Immigration to DeKalb County, Illinois.

February 14, 2008 Memorial

February 14, 2008 Memorial

February 14, 2008 was a tragic day for the community of Northern Illinois University. This site was created by the staff of the University Archives and Regional History Center as a memorial for all affected by that day's campus shooting. It is devoted to the healing and support of each individual as they browse and comment upon the items and contribute their own unique memories.

FLSP 438 and 538: Literature of Madrid and Barcelona

FLSP 438 and 538: Literature of Madrid and Barcelona

For the course FLSP 438/538 taught by Stephen Luis Vilaseca, both undergraduate and graduate students collaborate to produce an ongoing digital humanities project entitled “Mapping the Marginalized in Contemporary Spanish Literature.” With the guidance of the professor and NIU’s library specialists, students developed three digital maps, two of Madrid and one of Barcelona.

FLST 481 and 581: Literature of Toledo

FLST 481 and 581: Literature of Toledo

For the course FLST 581 taught by Stephen Luis Vilaseca, two graduate students, Monica Morales and Jessica Yandun, collaborated to produce a digital humanities project entitled “Toledo en la literatura” [Toledo in Literature]. With the guidance of the professor, Monica and Jessica developed a digital map of Toledo containing texts and videos about the urban sites visited.
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