Note: This blog post includes images and content related to the killing and preservation of animals for scientific and artistic purposes. “Fixed up museum. . . . I catalogued about […]
Let’s Talk Taxidermy at Evergreen Museum & Library!
Join Special Collections for a Fun Totes & Tarot Halloween Event!
Looking for something fun and creative and maybe kind of sort of creepy to do on Tuesday, October 29th? Why not be enchanted and well-accessorized at Special Collections’ fabulous Totes […]
Small Press Expo!
Whether you are passionate about comics, zines, and independent publications, or simply curious about them, this weekend’s Small Press Expo (SPX) is the place to be. Held annually, SPX brings […]
Digital Humanities Workshop Series
This blog was contributed by Dr. Emily McGinn, Digital Scholarship Librarian, Sheridan Libraries. Announcing the Digital Humanities Workshop Series sponsored by the Alexander Grass Humanities Institute, the Center for Digital […]
Evergreen’s New Installation Highlights Designs of Lèon Bakst and Materials from the Levy Collection
When artist and theatrical designer Lèon Bakst (Russian, 1866-1924) designed Evergreen Museum & Library’s Bakst Theatre in 1922-23, he did so as a gift to the house’s grande dame, Alice […]
Add Your Edible Book to the Read It & Eat It Shelf!
Dante, exiled from his beloved Florence, had but one wish regarding his literary legacy: to one day inspire the baking talents of students at The Johns Hopkins University. His sacred […]
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 […]
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Special Collections!
The wings of a very eccentric Cupid are hovering over Special Collections as we prep for a special Valentine’s Day treat! Join us from 6pm-8pm on Monday, February 12th in […]
Register Now for Love Data Week 2024!
Registration is now open for Love Data Week, February 12-16, 2024! Join Johns Hopkins Libraries for an exciting week-long series of online talks, panels, and workshops where we will discuss […]
A Year of Growth at the JHU Museums
As 2023 draws to a close, Lori Beth Finkelstein, Director of the JHU Museums, took a moment to reflect on all the activities and accomplishments at Evergreen and Homewood over the past year.