Dust, Ink, and Intrigue: Unlocking the Secrets of a Rajasthan Princely State Collection
Archivist assistant Sweta Dutta gives us a captivating glimpse into one of the Lilly Library’s archival collections! Imagine holding a ...
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A Legacy on Two Wheels: The Little 500 Turns 75
If you haven’t heard, 2026 marks the 75th running of the IU Student Foundation’s Little 500! There has been a ... -
Natty bound!
Last week, I promised that if the Hoosiers kept winning, I’d keep writing. I’m thrilled to have a reason to ... -
Hoosiers Eye Peach Bowl Redemption
Call me superstitious, but if IU keeps winning, I’m not stopping these posts anytime soon! IU Football just pulled off ... -
Wintertide Wonders: Winter Holidays and Superstitions
Brrr, ’tis the season for hot cocoa, snow boots, and final exams–as well as seasonal celebrations! Curatorial assistant Jake Gentry ... -
The Fore-readable Future: Divination in the Library
Yes…I can see it now…you are about to learn about some of the Lilly library’s more mystifying materials, from the ... -
Romance Exhibition Author Spotlight: Johanna Lindsey
Curatorial assistant Elizabeth Arterberry highlights acclaimed romance author Johanna Lindsey, who was featured in the Lilly Library’s Love in the ... -
A Most Faire Frost: Frost Fairs of the River Thames
Trigger warning: Post contains brief mentions of historical animal cruelty and death (animal and people), including drowning, blood sports, and ... -
The rewards of our work
This week we have been reflecting on our role as caretakers. The work we do with our hands in conservation ... -
BOOkplates: Macabre Marks of Ownership
Curatorial and Outreach Assistant Jake Gentry calls forth spooky bookplates from the great beyond (the stacks of the Lilly Library), ...