Special Collections Research Center
Hidden Stories in the Archives: Everyday Objects and the History of Watauga County
Dr. Emily Kader, Curator for Distinctive Collections, shared a selection of unusual and revealing items from the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection at Appalachian State University. Together, these objects demonstrate how physical artifacts can open unexpected windows into the past.
Second Rhinehart Rare Book Room Open House Held on 3/2
On Monday, March 2nd, Special Collections held our second Rhinehart Rare Book Room Open House. While some have heard about the stately room lined with shelves of old and rare books, few have had the opportunity to see inside. Special Collections staff hopes to dispel...
Graduate Assistant London Fowler Joins Staff
Hello, my name is London Fowler, from Charlotte, North Carolina. I joined the Special Collections Research Center in January of this year, where I work as a Graduate Assistant on the Public Services team. Prior to joining, I graduated from Appalachian State in the...
Fall Semester Instruction in Special Collections
As the semester winds down, Special Collections staff are looking back and taking account of our instruction activity this fall. We welcomed 26 classes from a variety of departments to the Special Collections Research Center for a library instruction session. The...
Welcome to Hannah Helmey, Public Services Lecturer Librarian
Hannah is joining the Special Collections Research Center as the Public Services Lecturer Librarian, where she will focus on instruction, research support, and outreach. She previously worked as the Associate Archivist at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville and as an...
Meet Emily Kader, Curator for Distinctive Collections
Emily Kader is the Anne Belk Distinguished Professor and Curator for Distinctive Collections. She started her new position in September and oversees collection development and engagement for the W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection and the Stock Car Racing Collection....
The Special Collections Sticker Contest Winners
The end of Fall 2024 the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) hosted a sticker contest. You may have even seen the flyers or digital signage around campus. We had an amazing turnout and so many beautiful and creative designs. The anonymous images were given to 3...
Special Collections Research Center Sticker Contest!
App State students are invited to submit original design entries to the Special Collections Research Center’s sticker design contest! Winning entries will be printed into stickers to promote the Special Collections Research Center and our unique collections. Up...