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News from the Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections & University Archives at the UNC Greensboro University Libraries |
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RECENT ACQUISITIONS
One of the primary roles of The Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives is to acquire books and original materials, whether by donation, purchase, or transfer.
Our featured purchase is the 2019 artist book Nothing Will Ever Be the Same Again by Amanda Marchand. This series takes place during deep winter, in the mystic north with only 6 hours of daylight.
Learn about the latest acquisitions to all collections HERE...
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SCUA continues preparing for our temporary relocation during Phase 2 of the Jackson Library renovation project. Collections are being boxed and moved, and staff offices are being established. But one important piece of the move puzzle is now firmly in place – the launch of Digital Greensboro, our new content management system for digitized materials!
Read More HERE...
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STUDENT PROJECT: ELLEN BUSH'S PLAYLIKERS COVERALLS
UNC Greensboro student Hadley Garcia was introduced to coveralls worn by Woman's College student Ellen M. Bush (Class of 1950). Bush was a member of the W.C. drama club Playlikers, and the coveralls were worn to protect her clothing as she worked on sets for a variety of performances. Garcia, a student in the Costume Stagecraft class, saw the coveralls, which were part of an exhibit of historic University Textiles, and was inspired to research their history.
Learn more about Hadley's research HERE...
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SCUA NEWS
The Alumni House was renamed the Marcus T. Johnson Alumni House at a ceremony during UNCG’s 2025 Homecoming in October. Johnson (Class of 1999), is a notable philanthropist, entrepreneur, and CEO of Johnson Automotive Group.
SCUA's Scott Hinshaw and Kathelene McCarty Smith created a display of historic University materials at the dedication ceremony.
Read about more SCUA News HERE...
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INSTRUCTION
SCUA has a strong commitment to instruction, teaching many class sessions each semester. Several classes visited Special Collections and University Archives to view materials, including rare books, manuscripts, university documents, and artifacts.
The sessions also included a hands-on exercise that allowed students to engage in experiential learning.
Read more about SCUA instruction HERE...
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This student-created StoryMap addresses how different art forms have flourished across the state. From furniture making in Hickory to "outsider art" in Raleigh, the StoryMap reflects how artists in North Carolina have developed their craft across the decades.
Explore the StoryMap...
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Did you know that Woman's College (now UNCG) had our own big band? Formed in 1942 by student and trumpet player Cherry Folger, the band played on campus and for the Army Air Force troops stationed in Greensboro. They even recorded an album!
Learn more HERE...
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FEATURED ORAL HISTORY:
CAROLINE MORRISON GARRETT
Caroline Morrison Garrett (1921-2020) of Bethel, Connecticut, served as a dietitian in the Army Medical Corps from 1944 to 1947. She attended the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina (now UNCG) from 1940 to 1944. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, she completed a yearlong dietetic internship and apprenticeship at Walter Reed General Hospital in Washington, D.C. In September 1945, Garrett was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Medical Corps.
Learn more about her life HERE...
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Rare Book Curator, Carolyn Shankle, is cooking her way through SCUA's vast North Carolina Cookbook Collection! For this issue, she made a no-crust apple pie from the 1978 Brushy Fork Baptist Church cookbook.
SCUA's cookbook collection includes more than 2,000 volumes from churches, community groups, hospitals, and various clubs across North Carolina. Many of these community publications were created with the intention of raising money.
Read about Carolyn's experience baking the pie HERE...
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The Little Jungle Book by Linda Connor and Maria Sibylla Merian is a fascinating artist book published by the Datz Press in 2025. Connor is an American photographer and artist living in Northern California. She utilized the captivating work of the 17th century German naturalist, Merian, incorporating her illustrations, along with quotes from the film director Werner Herzog, into compelling collage creations.
Read more about this work HERE...
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