New Reference Book: The Measure of America
The Measure of America written and edited by Sarah Burd-Sharps, Kristen Lewis and Eduardo Borges Martins, Columbia U. Press, 2008. Find it in Ohrstrom: REF 317 B89M A collection of data, statistics and interpretive text that reflects upon and measures … Continued
Ohrstrom Library Asks: Will You Be Mine? With (S)PS I Love You
This Sunday evening, February 14th, Ohrstrom Library will host a very special event: (S)PS I Love You: A Musical Valentine from Ohrstrom Library. Beginning at 7:30 PM (sharp!) in the Baker Reading Room, Ohrstrom Library will present the SPS community … Continued
New Reference Book: The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television
The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television by John Kenneth Muir, McFarland, 2008. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 791.43 M91S A one-volume guide discussing superheroes from American film and television. Each article focuses on a particular superhero, their … Continued
New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of African American History
Encyclopedia of African American History: 1619 -1895 edited by Paul Finkelman, Oxford U. Press, 2006. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 305.896 F49A Throughout three volumes this set discusses the history of African Americans from the earliest American settlements to … Continued
New Reference Book: Chronology of American History
Chronology of American History by John C. Fredriksen, Facts on File, 2008. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 973 F87C A lengthy, four-volume, chronology spanning American History 1400s-2007. Some events are given a brief mention (1-2 sentences) while others are … Continued