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![Ad Herennium,14th century This book is a truly extraordinary part of the University of Iowa’s medieval manuscript collection. The most frequently surviving medieval books are often the most important or […]](https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/files/2024/01/IMG_3639-115x115.jpeg "Ad Herennium,14th century")
Ad Herennium,14th century
Posted on January 23, 2024 | No CommentsAd Herennium,14th century This book is a truly extraordinary part of the University of Iowa’s medieval manuscript collection. The most frequently surviving medieval books are often the most important or […] -
Encoded Meaning in the Page
Posted on January 18, 2024 | No CommentsEncoded Meaning in the Page Two examples from very different eras demonstrate the hidden possibility with a page of text. -
![The Art of Movable Books Movables have been used in books for centuries and are in regular use for all sorts of reasons to this day. These four books demonstrate […]](https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/files/2024/01/IMG_3649-115x115.jpeg "The Art of Movable Books")
The Art of Movable Books
Posted on January 18, 2024 | No CommentsThe Art of Movable Books Movables have been used in books for centuries and are in regular use for all sorts of reasons to this day. These four books demonstrate […] -
Navigating Iowa City
Posted on August 10, 2023 | No CommentsNavigating Iowa City Bill carried various notes with him to ensure he reached his intended destinations while using Iowa City transit. -
Bill’s wigs
Posted on August 10, 2023 | No CommentsBill’s wigs Barry Morrow with Bill Sackter, who is wearing one the many wigs in his collection, 1970s. -
The Beauty Bar
Posted on August 10, 2023 | No CommentsThe Beauty Bar Learn more about this historic piece from Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop. -
Official business cards for a “Clinical Optimist”
Posted on August 10, 2023 | No CommentsOfficial business cards for a “Clinical Optimist” ca. 1970s-80s. -
Bill’s harmonicas
Posted on July 28, 2023 | No CommentsBill’s harmonicas A skilled harmonica player, Bill often expressed himself through music and enjoyed sharing songs with friends new and old. -
Closer to home: Iowa City’s institution
Posted on July 28, 2023 | No CommentsCloser to home: Iowa City’s institution Learn about the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm. -
Words Make a Difference
Posted on July 28, 2023 | No CommentsWords Make a Difference Do the titles of these publications from Iowa’s past show progress over time? Courtesy of the State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City.