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[Library of Congress @librarycongress]

This is Amelia Earhart's handprint. "Why do they have Amelia Earhart's handprint?" you may be asking yourself. We're happy to tell you. But first we have to tell you about Nellie Simmons Meier. 🧵

[Carla Hayden @LibnOfCongress]

The @librarycongress and @NMAAHC pulled their funds together in 2017 to acquire this 1860s album that incl a never before seen photo of Harriet Tubman. This historic partnership allowed the photo to be preserved and viewed by the public for generations. https://t.co/XSdMpa5sGn

[Library of Congress @librarycongress]

Hearing @lizzo play some of the Library's priceless antique instruments on Monday was such a gift, and we were honored and happy to help her share that gift with her concert audience Tuesday night. Here is some more behind-the-scenes footage of her Library tour. #LizzoAtLOC

[Wellesley College @Wellesley]

The email is out: today is Lake Day! No classes! Head to Severance Green between 4pm-6pm to enjoy the carnival rides and games organized by @sbog. Savor the beauty of this fall day! 🍁🍂🐥☀️

[Wellesley LTS @WC_LTS]

Remember that Interlibrary Loan is available to obtain items not in the Wellesley College libraries!

[Wellesley LTS @WC_LTS]

@Wellesley Clapp Library staff found this surprise gift in the stacks today!

[Wellesley LTS @WC_LTS]

@Wellesley Clapp Library staff found this surprise gift in the stacks today!

[Wellesley Magazine @Wellesleymag]

Katherine Ruffin, director Wellesley's Book Studies Program, has had a seven-poem cycle she wrote as a student at Bryn Mawr translated into a new music album!
https://t.co/rQRiHokSZK

[Wellesley College @Wellesley]

Wellesley has joined 32 liberal arts colleges & small universities in filing an amicus brief in support of the Harvard and the UNC cases currently before the U.S. Supreme Court defending the legality of a “race-conscious” admissions process. https://t.co/6WppYmI63Y

[Wellesley Magazine @Wellesleymag]

A fan of Wellesley traditions? Don't miss @_amita_'s feature, "Rolling Through the Years," on how Hooprolling has changed—and stayed the same—through the decades. https://t.co/mfENu8cXRW

[Wellesley College @Wellesley]

During Wellesley’s Summer Research Program, 106 students conducted research with 49 faculty and staff members. Students presented their projects at the annual poster session on Thursday. https://t.co/CtgQZvveFi

[Carla Hayden @LibnOfCongress]

The Library preserves items from the 1918 influenza pandemic: A bottle of “Flu-Oil,” a jar of “Ec-to Balm” and two medals identifying medical workers. https://t.co/U43V5d91YN

[Wellesley College @Wellesley]

“I was so proud to show what our passionate, liberal arts-rooted theatre students of Wellesley College can achieve, and to be recognized on a national level in the great company of much larger programs.”
—Marta Rainer, director of theatre & theatre studies https://t.co/SUOsARWKmb

[Wellesley College @Wellesley]

Join Wellesley alums in a panel discussion on the Dobbs v. Jackson SCOTUS ruling & the challenges the decision raises for reproductive health, and its potential impact on existing constitutional protections on same sex marriage, & contraception. Register: https://t.co/Ok8Z94Winz

[The Aspen Institute @AspenInstitute]

Today's SCOTUS decision will impact access to higher education for women, says @wellesley’s @DrPaulaJohnson. Watch:

[Wellesley College @Wellesley]

“...this ruling marks a seismic shift in our country in women’s reproductive health, constitutional rights, and gender equity that has to be acknowledged.” Read @DrPaulaJohnson’s full statement regarding today’s SCOTUS decision overturning Roe v. Wade. https://t.co/Lfhamijfdv

[Erik Eklund @Eklundsays]

It’s coming… the first North American meeting of the International Vladimir Nabokov Society in over two decades. Brought to you by @Wellesley @holy_cross @UTKnoxville #hiddenVN

[Economist Enterprise events @EconomistEvents]

Programmed by Economist Impact and sponsored by @Wellesley this panel discussion will convene business leaders and policymakers to contemplate a new status quo that supports women in the workforce. Register free: https://t.co/3ETueGUTtL #EconFemaleWorkforce

[Wellesley LTS @WC_LTS]

Congratulations Wellesley College Class of 2022!!

[Wellesley LTS @WC_LTS]

Congratulations to the Library Research Award winners! Read more here: https://t.co/V80LJDS96G