If you ever have a few moments to browse the Furman University digital collections for unique and interesting images, an excellent place to start is the Furman Glass Plate Negatives collection. The digital collection contains materials from both Furman University and Greenville Woman’s College from the 1910s through the 1930s. Tucked away in this digital . . .Continue reading A Memory Captured in Time
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Roses are Blooming!
The Janie Earle Furman Rose Garden is starting to bloom on the campus of Furman University. Beautiful roses in shades of red, pink, and yellow line the walks and perfume the air. Here are a few photographs of the garden taken yesterday afternoon: The beautiful rose garden we see today started out as an expanse . . .Continue reading Roses are Blooming!
Launch of the Digital Public Library of America
Type the letters dp.la into any web browser and you arrive at one of the most comprehensive digital collections to date. The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) brings together the collections of libraries, museums, and archives from around the world, including the Smithsonian, the National Archives, and the New York Public Library. And now . . .Continue reading Launch of the Digital Public Library of America
May Day at Greenville Woman’s College
Greenville Woman’s College was an independent college for women that was established in 1854 by the South Carolina Baptist Convention. In the financial uncertainty following the Great Depression, it merged with Furman University but maintained a separate campus for nearly 30 years. In 1961, when Furman University moved to its current site, the two campuses . . .Continue reading May Day at Greenville Woman’s College
Celebrate Earth Day with Cougars!
Earth Day provides a great opportunity to learn more about the earth’s natural habitat and the projects that seek to study and preserve it. One such effort is The Furman Cougar Project which is led by Furman University Biology Professor, Dr. Travis Perry. The Furman Cougar Project began in 2008 as an effort to monitor . . .Continue reading Celebrate Earth Day with Cougars!
New Digital Collection: Furman University Faculty Notices
The Digicenter is proud to announce its newest collection: The Furman University Faculty Notices. This collection contains over 1,500 items dating from 2002 to 2012. Materials in the collection include committee notes, annual reports, policies, presentations, curriculum information, program proposals, meeting minutes, and other documentation created by and for the faculty of Furman University. Because . . .Continue reading New Digital Collection: Furman University Faculty Notices
New Digital Collection: Furman University Faculty Notices
The Digicenter is proud to announce its newest collection: The Furman University Faculty Notices. This collection contains over 1,500 items dating from 2002 to 2012. Materials in the collection include committee notes, annual reports, policies, presentations, curriculum information, program proposals, meeting minutes, and other documentation created by and for the faculty of Furman University. Because . . .Continue reading New Digital Collection: Furman University Faculty Notices
The Glosser, a Poem in Two Books
Continuing our theme of National Poetry Month, today’s feature is an odd little volume entitled The Glosser, a Poem in Two Books written by Giles Julap and published in 1802. It can be found in the Jeffersonian Americana microfilm collection, and is one of many scanned titles relating to Thomas Jefferson. Little is known about . . .Continue reading The Glosser, a Poem in Two Books
Take the Digital Collections Survey!
The Digicenter is actively seeking feedback from its users about the Digital Collections website. The website is powered by the software, LUNA, and contains 35 digital collections and over 55,000 distinct items. The Digicenter has been using LUNA since 2006, and is hoping that user feedback and input will help lead to improvements on the . . .Continue reading Take the Digital Collections Survey!
Take the Digital Collections Survey!
Since 2006, the Library has provided access to unique resources from faculty and Special Collections & Archives through their digital collections website. There are currently 35 distinct digital collections and over 55,000 digital items available. We want to hear how you’re using the Library’s digital collections, what you like about the collections, and what we . . .Continue reading Take the Digital Collections Survey!