Archives & Rare Books Library, University of Cincinnati

04/06/2026

Any fans of sea scorpions out there? If so, you'll want to check out the latest blog post on the new online finding aid for the papers of UC Geology professor Kenneth E. Caster.

https://bit.ly/41OmgCb

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04/02/2026

New blog post up about the recently processing papers of civil rights attorney Robert F. Laufman. The papers are open for research!

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Robert F. Laufman – Civil rights attorney and advocate Posted on March 20, 2026 by Julianna Witt The Archives and Rare Books Library is excited to announce that the Robert F. Laufman papers have been processed, and a finding aid has been created. Credit: Cincinnati Enquirer, March 11, 2024 Robert ...

03/11/2026

We are honored to be the new home for this amazing collection. Stop by the Archives and Rare Books Library to learn more about Melinda C. Wells Brown and her amazing collection. Portions of her collection are on display for a couple of more weeks (through March 31) as part of the exhibition "Tiny Treasures: Celebrating the Miniature Book Collections of Melinda C. Wells Brown and Kalman L. Levitan"

After the passing of UC alumna and beloved librarian, Melinda C. Wells Brown, A&S '57, her daughter, M. Allyson Brown, MD, gave her mother's cherished collection of miniature books to the Archives & Rare Books Library, University of Cincinnati.

📖 The Melinda C. Wells Brown Collection of Miniature Books will be on display until March 31rst on the 8th floor of the Carl Blegen Library.

🔗: https://on.uc.edu/4bcGSbF

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03/03/2026

Materials from the John D. Caldwell papers continue to fascinate us. These documents will head to the Preservation Lab tomorrow for some conservation and repair.

1. Militia roster for the Elijah Strong Company, 1st regiment, 1804-1805
2. Copy of abolitionist David Barrow's petition to Congress to set aside land for formerly enslaved individuals, 1815
3. Bills of lading for steamboats carrying goods bound from Cincinnati to New Orleans, 1835
4. Letter still sealed within a decorative envelope for the 1888 Exposition

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02/23/2026

Thank you to members of the Cincinnati Book Arts Society for visiting ARB last Saturday as part of their Spring field trip. We had some wonderful conversations about books, bindings, paper, and more!
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02/17/2026

A photo album in a recent donation includes scenes of a 1917 Carnival parade in Ada, Ohio. Happy Mardi Gras everyone!

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01/29/2026

"More than just bread tins"...read our latest blog post by processing archivist Julianna Witt on the newly re-processed John Day Caldwell papers. This collection is a treasure trove of early Ohio Valley history. In non-archival speak, this is the type of collection we describe as "really cool!"

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More than just bread tins Posted on January 28, 2026 by Julianna Witt The Archives and Rare Books library is excited to announce that the John Day Caldwell papers (UA-81-22) have been processed, and a finding aid has been completed. The collection contains a wealth of documents dating from 1782 to 1...

01/09/2026

Wonderful image found in a photo album that was recently donated to the Archives and Rare Books Library. We hope your 2026 is off to a roaring start...

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12/19/2025

Season's greetings...however, no throwing snowballs in the reading room!

12/18/2025

Faculty who bring us fresh cannoli after a semester of wonderful collaboration are A+ in our book!
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12/18/2025

Love to see this. We have to admit our favorite panel is the "From the Archives" panel!