Kean Special Collections

The official Twitter account of the @KeanUniversity Special Collections Research Library and Archive

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Only one more day and the #Fall2023 semester is complete. Staff are available off-site in early January. We're back in-person on January 16th.

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If you need a quiet place to study or write a paper, visit #SCRLA in #LHAC
#AfterTheStorm #KeanUniversity #Fall #StudySpace #Fall2023

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We offer class visits to all ages. K-12, college, adults. Don't be shy; reach out and learn more! #KeanUniversity #PreCollegeProgram #ContinuingEducation #ResearchLibrary

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Do you like Archives and Art?
What is this adorable animal?? Here is Plate LII, in Volume II, by Jiang K’ai. Sung. #SummerSundays #ArtInTheArchives #Flowers #Compilation #ArtInArchives #ChineseArt

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Do you like Archives and Art?
This July, we’re looking through the 3 set series Chinese Painting in Hawaii, compiled in 1965 from the Honolulu Academy of Arts and Private Collections. Here is Plate XXIII Hua Yen. Ch’ing. Ink and color on paper, page 372.

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Today is #WorldLaughterDay

We have had incredible comedians come to Kean. 9 years ago, Chris Tucker put on a great show for us. Check it out above!

#KeanUniversity #ChrisTucker #RushHour #Comedian #Comedy #Homecoming #UniversityArchives #ResearchLibrary #SCRLA

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Today is #NationalScrapbookDay

Did you know that we have a scrapbook featuring letters from students who served? Come check it out using the link in bio.

Stay tuned this summer to see more!

#KeanUniversity #Scrapbook #Veterans #ResearchLibrary #Archive #UniversityArchives

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Happy Cinco de Mayo from the team at SCRLA!

Here is a theater throwback to when the Ballet Gran Folklorico de Mexico shared their culture with the Kean community.

#KeanUniversity #CincodeMayo #Performance #MexicoCity #UniversityArchives #SCRLA #ResearchLibrary

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Today is #NationalPretzelDay

If you didn't know, we have an Auntie Anne's located right in our MSC. Check some images of the building from the 60s back when it was called the College Center.
#KeanUniversity #MironStudentCenter #Archives #ResearchLibrary #UniversityArchive #SCRLA

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#SuggestionSunday

What do you want to see us post more of? Let us know in the comments below!

#SCRLA #ResearchLibrary #Archive #Suggestions #Content

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Wood you believe that spring is in full bloom!

Keep sprouting this semester to see a treemendous outcome. If you need primary sources or a place to study, SCRLA is here for you to lean on.

#KeanUniversity #SCRLA #Trees #Puns #Jokes #Spring #ResearchLibrary #Archive

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Today is Founders Day!

In honor of the first day of classes in the history of our classes, here are the maps from 1937.

#KeanUniversity #SCRLA #NewarkNJ #UnionNJ #FoundersDay #FirstDay #Classes #ResearchLibrary #Archive

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Incoming for all of our #StarTrek fans!

Here is a small throwback to when the creator, Gene Roddenberry, came to Kean to speak with the students in November of 1975.

#SCRLA #ResearchLibrary #GeneRoddenberry #Archive #Movies #TVShows #FanFavorite #1970s

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As buzz of school strikes in New Jersey fill the news, let's look back to one of the few strikes done here at Kean. Above are some images of a newsletter that lays out the group work for a strike in November of 1974.

#KeanUniversity #Strike #SchoolStrike #CollegeStrike

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SCRLA wants to wish a Happy Easter to those that celebrate. We hope today is full of joy, celebration, and relaxation.
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#HappyEaster #KeanUniversity #SCRLA #ResearchLibrary #Archive #Holiday #Easter

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When we open next, we hope you float on by to the Liberty Hall Academic Center.

#KeanUniversity #LibertyHallAcademicCenter #LHAC #SCRLA #ResearchLibrary #Archive #Gallery #ArtExhibit #SayakaGanz #Jellyfish

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Hi everyone!

SCRLA will be closed for the holiday weekend starting today April 7th! We will reopen as normal on Monday, April 10th.

Enjoy the day and try to get some rest!

#KeanUniversity #HolidayBreak #SCRLA #ResearchLibrary #Archive

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Today is National Library Day!

In honor, we are celebrating the woman who our library is named after, Nancy Thompson. Thompson was the head librarian for about 40 years at Kean.

#Librarian #KeanUniversity #NationalLibraryDay #Archive #ResearchLibrary #SCRLA #NTLC

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SCRLA wants to wish a Happy Passover to those that celebrate. We hope today is spent with joy and happiness.
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#HappyPassover #KeanUniversity #SCRLA #ResearchLibrary #Archive #Holiday #HappyHolidays ⁠

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Today is World Rat Day!

While not a holiday most will celebrate, we are honoring these little critters and their contributions to their ecosystems.

#WorldRatDay #Rats #KeanUniversity #Ecosystem #NJandRareBooks #NewJerseyCollection #ResearchLibrary #Archive #SCRLA