June 2012

When: January 22 - February 23, 2013
Where: T.R. Anderson Gallery
Free and open to the public
hours and directions

This exhibit, a collaboration of the Libraries and Katherine E. Nash Gallery, features the women artists from the 1970s that founded the feminist art programs and organizations, and achieved the highest cultural impact with their work. Funded by the Department of Art and the University Libraries, with support from the College of Liberal Arts Freshman Research and Creative Awards Program.

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When: January 15 - March 15, 2013
Where: Andersen Gallery
Free and open to the public
hours and directions

Before movies and television, American audiences filled theatres and vaudeville stages to escape the monotony of everyday life. This exhibit from the Performing Arts Archives explores the exotic worlds created by the scenic artists of both public theatres and private fraternal spaces of the Freemasons.

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When: October 8, 2012 - January 15, 2013
Where: T.R. Anderson Gallery
Free and open to the public
hours and directions

At one time, Venice was a major maritime power, a staging area for crusades and pilgrim travel, renowned for early printing, and a flourishing trade center between Western Europe and the rest of the world. This exhibit features items from the James Ford Bell Library that illustrate these aspects and more of the long and richly colored pageant of Venetian history.

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When: October 8 - December 31, 2012
Where: Andersen Gallery
Free and open to the public
hours and directions

The exhibit of documents, posters, and photographs from the American Social Health Association records in the Social Welfare History Archives will explore how the Association used research, education, undercover investigation, and civic action in an effort to eradicate prostitution and human trafficking and promote the prevention and proper treatment of STDs.

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Please join us Sunday, Sept. 30, 2 to 4 p.m., as we celebrate the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest's gift of its archives to the University of Minnesota Libraries.

At the event, we will also honor the extraordinary vision of Theresa Berman, Sharron Steinfeldt, and all those who helped to found the Society. And we will celebrate Theresa Berman on her 100th birthday.

Register by Sept. 24 to Patricia Hall at hall0781@umn.edu or 612-624-6445.

Event details

Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012

Reception: 2-4 p.m.
A brief program will begin at 2:45 p.m.

Regis Center for Art, U of M West Bank
405 21st Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Parking information

Hosted by
Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest University of Minnesota Libraries University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts

Posted by Mark Engebretson at 1:05 PM | Permalink

Strengthen your research by finding primary sources! The Libraries website now features a detailed page with definitions, search strategies, and databases leading to many primary sources reproduced in online form.

There are also many fascinating archives and manuscripts collections right here on campus.

Learn more about primary sources and explore this three part exhibit on the first floor of Wilson Library.

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