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Baltimore Reciprocal Borrowing Pilot
Riders Up! A History of Steeplechase Racing in America
Did you know that according to the Maryland Horse Council and the American Horse Council, there are more horses per square mile (7.5) in Maryland than in any other state […]
The Writing Irish: Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Sheridan Libraries
This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re toasting the rich literary tradition of Ireland! From the modernist genius of James Joyce to the sharp Victorian wit of Oscar Wilde, Irish writers have left an indelible mark on literature.
‘Tis the Season for Horror!
Looking for some spine-chilling reads this October? We at the libraries wanted to share a list of fantastic indie, alternative, and mainstream horror comics and graphic novels to sink your […]
Meet Our First-Year Fellows: Clare Levine On Vegetarianism and the American Counter-Culture!
Enjoy this post by Clare Levine, one of our Special Collections Freshman Fellows for the 2023-2024 academic year. Interested in applying? Find out about the 2024-2025 program here. The second […]
Madeleine Schmitz: Translating Lou Andreas-Salomé’s Ma. Ein Porträt
Dean’s Undergraduate Research Award (DURA) recipient Madeleine Schmitz translated Ma. Ein Porträt, one of the rare first editions of Lou Andreas-Salomé’s works housed by Special Collections. Schmitz created an online […]
Preserved in Print: Black Cultural Icons & Legacies
Preserved in Print, the current exhibition at the Milton S. Eisenhower Library, examines eminent figures of African descent–political leaders, journalists, poets, actors, scientists, and thinkers–as they were represented through printed […]
Public Domain Day
Each year, a new set of creative works enters the public domain as they reach the ripe old age of 95. This year’s group was born in 1928, and includes […]
JHU Museums Year in Review: Homewood’s Orchard Yields Delicious Results
We’re now deep into baking season, and while 2023’s apple harvest was a mixed bag nationally, Homewood Museum’s orchard of mostly apple (and a few pear) trees over-performed. As the […]
Retellings for Your Winter Reading
Written by Sue Vazakas and Jenelle Clark, JHU’s Unofficial SF/F Librarians Many authors enjoy “retelling” a story that already exists – they may want to explore the story through characters […]