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Stump a Librarian and Win a Prize!

11/22/2024

Contests, Research Tips

Think you can stump a librarian? Submit your toughest question here, and we'll film a librarian tackling it. If they can't find the answer, you win! Test their research skills now! Click here to play.

The first five questions have been answered! 1: What always grows but never shrinks? 2: What is my pet dino's name? 3: What time did some whales grow legs and start walking? 4: What year was the Hiram College Library first built and by who? 5: What is the correlation between a country's quality of chocolate and their national debt? Watch here. for answers. And congratulations to our winners!

Contests, Research Tips

A Special Visit to the Archives!

11/22/2024

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A Special Visit to the Hiram College Library Archives!

We were thrilled to welcome history blogger Thomas Watson, who traveled all the way from Michigan with his wife, granddaughter, and a very special travel companion—a Thomas Jefferson bobblehead! He documents his journeys to historical sites, with a particular focus on past presidents. Check it out: https://eyesofjefferson.com/

Joining him was Tim Garfield, the great-great-grandson of President James A. Garfield and First Lady Lucretia Garfield.

During their visit, they explored some of our unique Garfield treasures, including:

Original Garfield family lithographs

A silver water pitcher gifted to Garfield by a hose brigade during his campaign

A giant folio of newspaper clippings documenting Garfield's assassination and the trial of his assassin

An original presidential campaign pin from Garfield's 1880 campaign

A heartfelt letter written by Garfield to Hiram College (then Western Reserve Eclectic Institute) as a "farewell for now"

It was an afternoon filled with history, storytelling, and connections to the past! We’re honored to have shared this glimpse into the legacy of one of Hiram’s most notable alumni.

Archives, James A. Garfield

Celebrating 40 Years with Friends of the Hiram College Library!

11/22/2024

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The Friends of the Hiram College Library celebrated their 40th Anniversary this fall! Watch the recording.

Friend's Impact by the Numbers: Watch the video.

Amanda Flower, a USA Today bestselling and Agatha Award-winning author, who has written over fifty mystery novels, spoke at the event. Watch the recording.

Events, Friends of the Library, Author Visit