Tag Archives: Northern Kentucky University

Student Engagement with Special Collections and University Archives

Posted on April 15, 2022 by NKU Special Collections and University Archives

On a recent Tuesday evening, graduate students from the Master’s in Public History program and their instructor Greg McCoy visited the Special Collections and University Archives to learn about management of photographs. The students had already read about archives, but … Continue reading →

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The Beginning of Something New

Posted on October 19, 2018 by NKU Special Collections and University Archives

The University of Kentucky, a public university, was founded in 1865 in Lexington, KY. On July 1, 1948 the University of Kentucky (UK) established the Northern Extension Center to offer a limited two year college program in northern Kentucky. Administrative … Continue reading →

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Finding Falmouth, by guest writer Austin Wolfe

Posted on October 30, 2012 by NKU Special Collections and University Archives

As part of the ENG 366 / HNR 394 course, we were heavily involved with NKU’s own special collections and archives as we learned about the treatment and handling of special and rare documents. Over the course of the semester, … Continue reading →

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Special Collections on Historypin!

Posted on August 8, 2012 by NKU Special Collections and University Archives

Wonder what Newport, Ky. looked like in the early 20th century? Want to compare Monmouth Street of the past with Monmouth Street of the present? Special Collections and Archives recently added content to Historypin, an interactive website designed by the … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Dreams: The Presidency of James C. Votruba

Posted on July 11, 2012 by NKU Special Collections and University Archives
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Welcome to Special Collections and University Archives, Northern Kentucky University

Posted on July 5, 2011 by NKU Special Collections and University Archives

The Eva G. Farris Special Collections and Schlachter University Archives acquires, describes, preserves and provides access to unique materials documenting the rich history of Northern Kentucky University and the Northern Kentucky-Greater Cincinnati region for the benefit of the university and … Continue reading →

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