Monthly Archives: August 2011

Conservator’s Notebook: From the Depths to the Heights

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

This summer the conservation lab, despite its location in the basement of the John J. Burns Library, rose to the heights. You may recall from the Conservator’s Notebook entry posted on July 5th that my assistant, Robert Williams, and I were about … Continue reading →

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Archives Diary: Christy MacKaye & Lady Gregory

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

By exploring a finding aid for one of the John J. Burns Library’s many collections, you can often unearth  treasures. Recently, Irish Studies Librarian Kathy Williams learned of an interesting letter from American poet Christy MacKaye while reading the finding … Continue reading →

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Archives Diary: John Henry Cardinal Newman Papers

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

The John J. Burns Library’s John Henry Cardinal Newman papers reflects the many interests and evolutions experienced by the Cardinal during his nearly ninety years of life. It contains over fifty personal and professional letters, as well as pamphlets and … Continue reading →

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Conservator’s Notebook: The Maroon and Gold Glee Club of 1927

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

Along with the opening of another academic year and a much-anticipated abatement in the summer’s blaze, September will bring a brand-new season of the popular show Glee. Whether you are an avid viewer or, like me, make an earnest effort … Continue reading →

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Reading Room Log: Vacation Season in the Maritimes, 1875

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

There are treasures to be found in the General Collection of the John J. Burns Library. These are not necessarily the epic or profound treasures of the Burns Library’s more renowned collections or antiquities, but ones that, nevertheless, document the … Continue reading →

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