Author Archives: Laura Van Leuven

About Laura Van Leuven

Laura Van Leuven Rare Book Collection Assistant Wilson Special Collections Library University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Wisconsin Undergraduates Share the RBC’s Tale of Sweeney Todd

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Laura Van Leuven

  In December 2014, UNC-Chapel Hill provided the Internet Archive with a digital facsimile of an extremely rare treasure: the Rare Book Collection at Wilson Library’s copy of James Malcolm Rymer’s The String of Pearls, or the Barber of Fleet-street, … Continue reading →

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1968 Student Uprisings

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Laura Van Leuven

1968 was a turbulent year characterized by extensive global protests, political repression, and conflict between citizens and governments. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this landmark year, Wilson Library is displaying a selection of album covers, magazine advertisements, musical scores, … Continue reading →

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A Brief History of Zines

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Laura Van Leuven

To prepare for the Wilson Special Collection Library’s upcoming Hallowzine! event, I wanted to learn more about the history of zines to gain a better understanding of the historical and social contexts they evolved from. When I started my research, it … Continue reading →

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The Incubator Awards: Research Grants for Creative Artists

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Laura Van Leuven

This year, the Wilson Special Collections Library is partnering with the Sloane Art Library to support the art community of UNC with the Incubator Awards: Research Grants for Creative Artists. The Incubator Awards are designed to encourage students to draw … Continue reading →

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