Three Special Lectures Presented in Libraries This Week

The UWM Libraries are presenting three lectures this week: Genevieve McBride (UWM Dept. of History), “Archivists and Activists: On Wisconsin Women's Lives in Historical Archives” on Nov. 2 at 4 p.m.; Fromkin Lecturer Nik Heynen (UWM Dept. of Geography), “Starving for Revolution: The Milwaukee Black Panther Party's Struggle to Feed the Hungry” on Nov. 3 at 4:30 p.m.; and SOIS Dean Johannes Britz, “Africa as a Knowledge Society: The Road Ahead” on Nov. 4 at 3 p.m.
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Free Library Knowledge Base

Whether you're new to the library or just need to brush up on your research methods, taking a read through our Common Questions can save you a lot of time. If you have any questions about library tools and services, Ask a Librarian for more help.
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Friends Used Book Sale Set for Oct. 17-19

The Friends of the Golda Meir Library Fall Used Book Sale will be held Oct. 17-19 in the Library's fourth floor Conference Center. The sale is open to UWM students ONLY (with valid ID) on Monday, Oct. 17, 3-6 p.m. The sale is open to the public Tuesday, Oct. 18 and Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Libraries Uncover New Orleans Evacuation Map

UWM Libraries staff member Kelly Leu made a surprising discovery last week while working on the American Geographical Society Library's recataloging project: she found a 1958 evacuation map of New Orleans, with evacuation routes and warnings such as “Do not stop on road. There will be thousands behind you trying to get away.” The New Orleans map and others of the city, and of Louisiana and Mississippi, are now on display in AGSL.
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