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“Letters That Link Us: Histories and Mysteries of Hebrew Type” is a free two-day interdisciplinary symposium taking place April 10-11 that explores the craft of Jewish printing from historical and contemporary perspectives. Register by March 31! https://t.co/sSWA6XAcyM

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Join us on Friday, 4/5 for the penultimate First Fridays event of 2023-24, featuring archival talks from @ChildrensLitUMN and the Tretter Collection in GLBT Studies. These *free* events are a great opportunity to learn more about our archives. https://t.co/kEgibhaDt0

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This month, 300+ high school students from across MN visited the #UMN Twin Cities for a day of immersive learning centered on the theme, "History and Archives." These students were part of the University’s College in the Schools (CIS) partnership program. https://t.co/CditooQbvD

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"Dear Community: Mail, Correspondence, and Postal Activism in LGBTQ History" is a new exhibit from the Tretter Collection in GLBT Studies demonstrating the role of mail in LGBTQ community building. Join us on 4/9 for a reception with curator Aiden Bettine! https://t.co/tBg9Eg1yeF

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Join us on April 3 for an afternoon of poetry with Gwen Westerman at the 15th annual Pankake Poetry event. Dr. Gwen Nell Westerman is the first Indigenous Poet Laureate of Minnesota and the first person of color to be Poet Laureate. Register online: https://t.co/hgTDsqC2jE

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See the new collection guide: https://t.co/rV2TfiMwc5

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The bilingual newspaper La Prensa de Minnesota has documented the experiences of Latine community members since the '90s. Ayantu Tibeso reflects on "La Prensa de Minnesota," a newly available collection in the Immigration History Research Center Archives. https://t.co/UCaSyNo86u

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The #UMN Libraries' Enhancing Quality Staff (EQS) symposium is back, and we want to hear from you! We're seeking presentation proposals for this year's symposium. This is a great opportunity to present your research and add to your CV! Submit by March 29. https://t.co/Gf6q1WLwTb

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It's not too late to submit a presentation proposal for "Play Again?": An Online Mini-Symposium! This year's theme will be "Horror in video game music and sound." Learn more and submit by March 18! https://t.co/CsSYzXkYsk

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Join us at Andersen Library on March 19 for a screening of “Holodomor: Minnesota Memories of Genocide in Ukraine,” a new documentary that explores how traumatic memories of genocide are preserved and transmitted within families and communities. https://t.co/VVsobT1TUc

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@GraywolfPress is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Check out this story from @MPRnews, which spotlights the MN-based indie press — and don't forget to check out “Graywolf at 50: First Drafts and Next Pages,” on view at Andersen Library through May 17! https://t.co/7ke3n1LIk5

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Did you know that the #UMN Libraries is home to the world's largest gathering of material related to Sherlock Holmes? The collection and its curator, Tim Johnson, are highlighted in a recent post by the World Record Academy. @UMNBookworm
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On the first Friday of each month, join us to learn about archival history. On March 1, hear presentations from the Social Welfare History Archives and the James Ford Bell Library. Come early and stay late for lunch and an archival caverns tour! https://t.co/UEVXhdqZ16

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It’s Valentine’s Day, and your home is dimly lit with candles. There’s a warm bath waiting in the bathroom. But first there’s your date, firm and sturdy, tucked into a tan jacket. You take off the sleeve to find … your blind date with a book!

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