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Alien Visitors ... to Urbana?
A sharped eyed staff member spied this image from our collections:
Apparently, sightings of unexplained phenomena and Unidentified Flying Objects are not uncommon here, as this June 6, 1969 article from the front page of the Urbana Courier relates. Read more about Alien Visitors ... to Urbana?
Urbana May day celebration
Soundex and the day-to-day
Riding the Rails to a New Life: The Orphan Trains
By the middle of the nineteenth century, New York City was teaming with new immigrants, with more coming every day. These new families often found themselves in dire circumstances, surrounded by poverty and disease. As a result, many children ended up without parents, orphaned and left wandering the streets. The plight of these children did not go unnoticed, and soon several orphanages and aid societies developed to assist them. Read more about Riding the Rails to a New Life: The Orphan Trains
And You Thought Your Spring Cleaning was Tough!
CLEAN UP.
A person cannot help Read more about And You Thought Your Spring Cleaning was Tough!
Roger Ebert, Legendary film critic and Urbana native, dies at 70.
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Urbana native, and esteemed film critic, Roger Ebert.
Roger Joseph Ebert, was born on June 18, 1942, in Urbana, Ill. He attended Urbana High School and the University of Illinois. Read more about Roger Ebert, Legendary film critic and Urbana native, dies at 70.
Erma Bridgewater 1913-2013
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Mrs. Erma Bridgewater.
Services to celebrate her life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Bethel A.M.E. Church with the Rev. Larry Lewis officiating. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Read more about Erma Bridgewater 1913-2013
Research Nights at the Archives – Now enhanced with special topics!
Beginning in April, our monthly Research Nights will frequently feature discussions and demonstrations on special topics.
Research Nights are open to the public. There is no charge or registration required. We look forward to seeing you!
April 10, 2013 - SPECIAL TOPIC: PERSI (Periodical Source Index) Read more about Research Nights at the Archives – Now enhanced with special topics!
Weather-100 Years Ago Today
Here's hoping that the recent snow only got a corner of your blankets wet!
Article from the Champaign Daily News, March 26, 1913 Read more about Weather-100 Years Ago Today