It has been just over ten years since Baltimore local, Freddie Gray, died after sustaining spinal injuries while in police custody. This death, ruled a homicide by medical examiners, resulted […]
Freddie Gray, 10 Years On
Turnstile Summer
Many concerts devoted to social causes have occurred throughout history: Live Aid, the Freedom Concert, David Hasselhoff’s 1989 performance at the Berlin Wall—just to name a few. May 10, Baltimore […]
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 […]
Places to Visit in Baltimore and Beyond
Looking to take advantage of the warming weather to see the sights and sounds of Charm City? Want to know some great places to visit during your summer break? Use […]
Reading Billie Holiday: A New Collection of Letters Comes to the Sheridan Libraries
A new collection of 30 handwritten letters from Billie Holiday to an aspiring singer and showgirl have been acquired by the Sheridan Libraries.
Sheridan Libraries’ Tabb Center Announces 2024/25 Public Humanities Fellow
Savannah G.M. Wood receives $25K fellowship to support research with Hopkins archival collections The Winston Tabb Special Collections Research Center is pleased to announce that Savannah G.M. Wood has been […]
Maryland’s Monsters!
In the shadowy corners of Maryland’s history, lurking in lush forests and meandering rivers, lie tales of mysterious creatures that have captured the imagination of locals and visitors alike. Spanning […]
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 […]
“A man’s kitchen!”- The Roland Park Company’s Historic (and Curious) Advertising
By Carla Ruas, Archives Assistant and a student in the Master of Liberal Arts program Part of a monthly series of posts highlighting uncovered items of note, and the archival […]
What’s in a Letterhead?
Part of a monthly series of posts highlighting uncovered items of note, and the archival process brought to bear on these items, as we preserve, arrange, and describe the Roland […]