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Flat, Cool & Acid-Free

Apr 15, 2023

In this episode you will hear from several folks like Roscoe Rouse Jr. who succeeded Edmon Low as Head Librarian. You will also hear from the man, the myth, the absolute legend(!), Edmon Low. Edmon Low served as head Librarian from 1940 – 1967 and remains the longest serving head of the OSU Libraries to date.

 

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Feb 21, 2023

What does it mean to be a culture keeper and can we consider the Archives to be one?


Nov 15, 2022

This one is for the typographers, the printers, the artist and the constantly curious. Kicking off the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Edmon Low Library, let's explore the first collection the Archives received.

 

Type specimen book rests on a wooden stool.

Treasury department print rests next to archival books.

"Glorifier of the alphabet" book by Frederick Goudy title page

Future typeface specimen book laid over archival manila folder.

Printed booklet in German next to a wooden toy printing press.

Learn more about the Edmon Low Library's 70th anniversary...


Nov 2, 2022

With headlining authors like Ken Burns, Nicholas Sparks, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Jodi Picoult, the H. Louise & H.E. "Ed" Cobb Speaker Series has a 30 year history of being a premiere event for the OSU Libraries. Let's take a look back at past events with Taylor Hatheway and Bonnie Cain-Wood. The Cobb Speaker Series...


Sep 16, 2022

What were the rules you followed when you lived in the residence halls on campus? Follow along with Libby as she discovers why residence hall rules have changed over the decades.

A history of strict housing rules: https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/centbooks/id/11456/rec/1

Discourse about changing...