Amy Mooney

Art historian, Newberry fellow, lover of words and images, jazz wife and mum to an amazing violinist.

[Howard W. French @hofrench]

Smithsonian to give back its entire collection of Benin bronzes https://t.co/gJrM66bqIO

[Amy Mooney @AmyMMooney]

All merry and bright. Sending all much sweetness and delight! ❤️🎄❤️ https://t.co/hyzlrsri8d

[Amy Mooney @AmyMMooney]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/SIIKMuyLVH

[BMRC @ChicagoBMRC]

Join the BMRC for our Introduction to Archiving Workshop: Part One on Thurs. July 29 from 4pm-5:30pm CST via Zoom! Register at the link in our bio.

Contact Tanya Calvin with accessibility questions/concerns at [email protected]

[Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones]

Such a great day as we unveiled the Ida B Wells monument in Chicago. This Black woman journalist told the truth no matter how much power lined up against her, so, it is cosmically fitting that this happened on THIS day.

[Liesl Olson @LieslMOlson]

Two of today's greatest jazz musicians, Terri Lynn Carrington and Nicole Mitchell, will debut a new piece on Monday 6/21 at 4 CT @NewberryLibrary , and it's going to be awesome. Hosted by Romi Crawford. Check it out! https://t.co/CjtryRUiH5
@ExSoSt

[Amy Mooney @AmyMMooney]

We could not be more proud of our graduate! We stand in awe of all that you’ve accomplished @eldyehaw and love you with all our hearts! @geofbrad @wydecisions2021 @rcsofficial https://t.co/7cXXfdLND9

[Amy Mooney @AmyMMooney]

And we’re off to graduation! Many thanks to @mrsmoonfish for the incredible yard signage! #classof2021 #whitneyyoung #proudparents https://t.co/tuWfAKK9Vt

[Beinecke Library @BeineckeLibrary]

Nikki Giovanni b. #OTD
Visit the poet's website https://t.co/NblpjyI1kE
@PoetryFound https://t.co/TDNkyZASCQ @POETSorg https://t.co/8eTpqqaosn
Images @YCAL_JWJ Black Feeling, Black Talk, self-pub. 1968 (Zan G439 968C) Black Judgement, Detroit Broadside Press 1968 (Zan G439 968B)

[Newberry Library @NewberryLibrary]

Zipping around on microfilm is something everyone should experience at least once.

[Amy Mooney @AmyMMooney]

Diving into the archives. Promise of more to come on the photos of Helen Balfour Morrison! @newberrylibrary https://t.co/ZnZaD9EWCs

[Newberry Library @NewberryLibrary]

At the Newb, you can access Chicago newspapers on microfilm, inc. past issues of the Chicago Defender from 1909-1950.

[Local History Ref Microfilm 1310]

[Amy Mooney @AmyMMooney]

And just like that, we’re back @Andy’s and so grateful to hear live music, especially this amazing band. https://t.co/AtQJjHSruu

[NPR @NPR]

President Biden has resumed the tradition of inviting Kennedy Center honorees to the White House — something his predecessor decided to skip.

In a year of "profound loss and pain," Biden said, "the artist's vision is as important as ever."
https://t.co/qTx4VTG8tp

[Amy Mooney @AmyMMooney]

New digs! @ Newberry Library https://t.co/DFRGP8EeNN

[Amy Mooney @AmyMMooney]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/7s16DHM0xd

[Amy Mooney @AmyMMooney]

More words of wisdom and fresh ink from @kennedyprints! #artisactivism https://t.co/AOkCaZ5SWR

[Amy Mooney @AmyMMooney]

Seems that I have a thing for green dresses and a particularly talented saxophonist/composer/chef/co-parent/loveofmylife. Happy 26th Anniversary @geofbrad! Can’t wait for all that’s still to come ❤️! https://t.co/dLyvi9bS2N

[Amy Mooney @AmyMMooney]

It seems that I have a thing for green dresses and a particularly talented saxophonist/composer/chef/co-parent/loveofmylife. Happy 26th anniversary @geofbrad. Can’t wait for all that’s still to come ❤️! https://t.co/x45YxvPmaz

[Amy Mooney @AmyMMooney]

Faculty Annual Activity Report in progress. Aperol aperitif STAT please! https://t.co/i8aN4w41kn