The traveling exhibit “Mothers of Milwaukee Modernism: Building the Layton School of Art” by Seth Ter Haar with Docomomo is now on display in the Archives Gallery through December 1. The exhibit details the roles of Charlotte Russell Partridge and …
While north is the direction at the top of most maps, some maps defy this cartographic convention. Whether for aesthetics, religion, nationalism, or perspective, this exhibit highlights different styles of map facing every direction on the compass.
Check out the exhibit cases near the first floor Grind to see some materials of the American Geographical Society Library (located on the third floor, east wing), some of which will have you quaking in your boots!
For this year’s Latine Heritage Month, UWM’s Distinctive Collections (Archives, Special Collections, and American Geographical Society Library) are hosting a month-long pop-up exhibit featuring an array of rare and unique materials that show the diverse cultures of Latin America and …
Special Collections at UWM is a collection of print-based primary sources, from books and periodicals to posters, broadsides, pamphlets, brochures, and sheet music. It also holds hundreds of original prints, many of them in published portfolios. As a sampling, this …
UWM Predecessor Institutions From the collections in the Archives, this exhibit highlights artifacts, publications, memorabilia, and other historical items from UWM’s predecessor institutions: the Milwaukee State Teachers College, Milwaukee State Normal School, and Milwaukee Downer College. Go Normals, Gulls, Cardinals!
You are invited to the opening reception of the exhibit “Jewelry Speaks: The Voice of the Jill Wine-Banks Pin Collection,” with speakers including Jill Wine-Banks, curators, and guest artists, on Thursday, October 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the …
For centuries, newspapers have created a touchpoint between citizens and local and world affairs. Whether considering a war on the other side of the globe or an election with local implications, maps in the news situate an event in its …
Come celebrate and learn with us at our Black History Month pop up exhibits in the American Geographical Society Library, Archives, and Special Collections! The exhibits are open Monday through Friday, February 1 through February 29, during the three collections’ …
An exhibition, “Celebrate Black Art,” is on view in the Daniel M. Soref Learning Commons February 1-29, 2024. Join us in commemorating Black History Month as we pay tribute to the rich heritage of Black Art and Artists. February’s exhibit …