
“In the Library with a Poison Book”
Apr 10, 2023
Finding something poisonous isn’t unusual when out in nature, there are plenty of plants and animals that are venomous, poisonous, or otherwise toxi...

New Scrapbooks Added in the Rare Books and Manuscripts Collections!
Nov 29, 2022
The Special Collections Research Center has recently added new scrapbooks to its Rare Books and Manuscripts collections: Maud Williams memory book; Ko...

Camp Yonahlossee Exhibit
Jun 30, 2022
A new exhibit featuring materials from the Camp Yonahlossee Collection is now on display in the rotunda of the fourth floor of Belk Library. Sto...

The "Albion" Journal Records Collection
Jun 15, 2022
What does it take to establish a peer-reviewed journal? What does it look like behind the scenes? Usually, non-members are not privy to the administra...

Athletics Council Records Added to the Collection
Apr 4, 2022
The Athletics Council advises the Chancellor and the Athletics Director regarding policies governing Appalachian's program of intercollegiate athletic...

Welcome to Angela Ocuto Howell, Manuscripts and Archives Processor
Feb 1, 2022
The Special Collections Research Center at Appalachian State University bids a hearty welcome to the most recent addition to our team, Manuscript...

Watauga College Records Collection Added!
Jan 11, 2022
The Watauga Residential College records (UA 09.12) were recently processed and are available for research in the Special Collections Research Center.W...

Mary Elizabeth Lewis Papers Collection Added
Nov 18, 2021
The Mary Elizabeth Lewis papers (AC 1215) are now available for research at the Special Collections Research Center. Mary Elizabeth Lewis (...

New Collection from Gag-Master William Boswell "Bosh" Rigsby Added
Oct 12, 2021
Recently processed and now available for research, the William Boswell "Bosh" Rigsby papers (AC 907) contain family papers, photographs, and a collect...

New Digitized Collection
Jun 21, 2021
The Mary D. Davis photographs were recently digitized and are now available online. Davis graduated from Appalachian State Teachers College in 19...