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Archival Adventures - Harper's Weekly Journal 1862

Archival Adventures - Harper's Weekly Journal 1862

Time for an adventure! This week, we head to 1862 and back into the pages of Harper's Weekly - the powerhouse magazine that helped shape public opinion during the Civil War. As the Union gains ground and the push toward abolition accelerates, we'll explore how Harper's captured the spirit of the time. From major battles, popular culture, and pivotal points in U.S history, join us as we uncover it all through masterful illustrations that brought the war home for readers. Learn more here: https://harp-alexanderstreet-com.ezproxy.lib.vt.edu/browse/issue/1862 

Join our community collections archivist, Anthony Wright de Hernandez, for a livestream on Twitch! Every week we explore and discuss materials from Special Collections and University Archives covering topics including university history, NASA pioneers, architecture, science fiction, cooking, LGBTQ+ history, Black history, urban legends, and more. Recordings of previous streams are available on the Libaries' Youtube page.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, welcome! Please email library-event-accessibility@groups.office365.vt.edu at least 10 days prior to the event. 

Date:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Audience:
    Advanced       Alumni       Beginners       Faculty/Staff       Graduate Students       Postdoc       Public       Undergraduates  
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    Event > Livestream  

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