Finding Baldwin: An Exploration of Belonging and Identity in Archives
Author: Nadia Clifton
Wilson Library Research Forum in 2022
These informal programs are an opportunity to hear from Wilson Research Fellows about their research work that draws on the collections and expertise of the Wilson Special Collections Library. Please visit Wilson Library’s fellowships page to learn more. Upcoming Affordances of the Asylum; and Genealogies …
Race Deconstructed: Science and the Making of Difference
What is race? The term continues to defy easy explanation. Is it an anthropological category or an accident of geography and climate? Is it merely our superficial appearance, our hair, eyes and skin color? Is it biologically determined or is …
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The Cartoons of Dwane Powell
A selection of thirty original political cartoons from longtime News and Observer cartoonist Dwane Powell can be seen here. They provide a brief glimpse into Powell’s style and creative approach and cover a range of the issues and political figures that he …
Narratives of Queer Identity
This exhibition highlights LGBT+ experiences, from well-known novels to small-press serials. The materials shown here from the Rare Book Collection in the Wilson Special Collections Library reflect the global queer community’s use of pen and print as indispensable weapons in …
