Today is the birth anniversary of Dashiell Hammett (May 27, 1894 – January 10, 1961). The man who brought realism to the genre of mystery writing, Hammett was born at St. Marys County, MD. His first two novels, Red Harvest (1929) and The Dain Curse (1929), were based on his eight years spent as a . . .Continue reading The Maltese Falcon
Category: Today in History
Room 306 of the Lorraine Motel
Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Esparza, Jesse J. “King, Martin Luther, Jr., Assassination of. “Encyclopedia of African American History, 1896 to the Present: From the Age of Segregation to the Twenty-first Century. : Oxford University Press, 2009. Born 15 January 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, Martin Luther King Jr. epitomized the efforts of African Americans . . .Continue reading Room 306 of the Lorraine Motel
Inspiration for the Perfect Prank
Happy April Fool’s Day. If you need inspiration for the perfect prank, may we recommend some of British history’s finest hoaxers, courtesy of the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Follow the example of Frances Griffiths (1907-1986) and Elsie Wright (1901-1988) and cut out your own imitation fairies and gnomes. Next take some photos of them . . .Continue reading Inspiration for the Perfect Prank
150th Birthday of George W. Carver
George Washington Carver was born early in 1864, close to the end of the Civil War and in the midst of the episodes of violent raids around Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri. His mother was enslaved on a farm in southwestern Missouri, which was far from the major battles of the war but central to the . . .Continue reading 150th Birthday of George W. Carver
Happy New Year!
Furman University Library’s online Postcard Collections contain many treasures such as this New Year’s postcard from 1910. It was sent from a former student at Greenville Female College named Bessie to Stella Rossignol. The reverse of the postcard reads: Miss Stella Rossignol . . .Continue reading Happy New Year!
In Memoriam: Nelson Mandela
The Furman University Libraries join the world in mourning the passing and celebrating the life of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (1918 – 2013). Visit the James B. Duke Library today to learn more about the life of this exemplary world leader, educator, and human rights champion. A display of books, audiobooks, and DVDs by and about Nelson Mandela is located . . .Continue reading In Memoriam: Nelson Mandela
Remembering JFK
As Americans observe the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, the U.S. Government Printing Office has made available an official, digital version of the Warren Commission Report. The commission was created by President Lyndon Johnson and chaired by Chief Justice Earl Warren to investigate President Kennedy’s assassination. Page 1 of the Warren Commission . . .Continue reading Remembering JFK
Gettysburg Address Anniversary
November 19th marks the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. Throughout 1863, the war began turning the North’s way. At Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in three days of fighting, that left 40,000 dead and wounded, Robert E. Lee was given his worst defeat so far. News of the Union victory reached Lincoln on July 4, the same . . .Continue reading Gettysburg Address Anniversary
Don’t touch the spider!!!
In the spirit of Halloween, the Furman University Library website has gotten a little bit “buggy”. Whatever you do, don’t touch the spider!!! Update: Halloween has passed but if you missed the spider-clicking fun we’ve preserved an opportunity for you to see what all the clicking and tapping was about!
Celebrate with Coulter & Zombies
September 17 is designated as Constitution Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787. Celebrate Constitution Day! Read, learn, quiz yourself or celebrate by attending one of the following campus events. If you’re interested in brushing up on your knowledge of the Constitution, try this free eBook from the National Archives and . . .Continue reading Celebrate with Coulter & Zombies