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The Hughenden Papers: Mother Lode Of Disraeliana, Onesime L. Piette

The Courier

Benjamin Disraeli, who served in Parliament for more than forty years and twice held each of the posts of Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer, was indisputably one of the most colorful and influential figures in nineteenth-century British history. Disraeli was also a literary craftsman who wrote several novels reflecting the social and political climate of his times, and he corresponded extensively and engagingly with a wide circle of persons of varying eminence. His speeches in Parliament and on public platforms underscored his political and phrasemaking talents.

Syracuse University Library has an exceptional collection of primary source materials on …

On The Dedication Of The Ernest S. Bird Library, Melvin A. Eggers

The Courier

Melvin A. Eggers, Chancellor of Syracuse University in 1972, dedicates the founding of the Ernest S. Bird Library.

Research Libraries Enter The Machine Age, Betsy Knapp

The Courier

This article details the struggles of Syracuse University in the early 1970s with the opening of a new library amidst a plethora of problems. Parallels are drawn to the problems of growing catalogs and fledgling mechanization that faced the New York Public Library at the same time. Also mentions the then-nascent MARC format and OCLC.

The Building Of A Library, Warren N. Boes

The Courier

This article details the planning of the Ernest S. Bird Library that took place from the late 1950s until its completion in 1972. Great effort was taken to make the building modular and able to handle future concerns.

The Past As Future, Antje B. Lemke

The Courier

As soon as man began to record information, he faced two questions: how to find material that was durable enough to preserve his message, and how to find material that was easy to handle, could be drawn on quickly and could be carried with ease. Stone seemed to be the least perishable substance, but while it was ideal for monuments in honor of gods or rulers, it certainly was not practical for business transactions or scholarly pursuits. Thus, from the beginning of writing to our day, those who have been concerned with communication - publishers, librarians and all who write …

Syracuse University Library, 1871-1972, Daniel Brassell

The Courier

This article chronicles the Syracuse University Library, which existed from 1871-1972. It rose from modest beginnings to a respected position as one of the top academic libraries. In 1972, the Ernest S. Bird Library was opened.

Leopold Von Ranke And The Von Ranke Library, Jeremy C. Jackson

The Courier

Jeremy Jackson, through research at Syracuse University Special Collections and other sources, expounds upon the contributions of Leopold Von Ranke to the field of history. Jackson argues Von Ranke was not the founder of the historicist approach, rather Von Ranke favored a balanced approach toward historical fact that most likely came from his background in classical philology.