Archive for August, 2007
Tuesday, August 28th, 2007
City of Big Readers
Late summer into early fall is a busy time for many of us, as we welcome new students, faculty, and house staff. But after you’ve given the last library tour of the day, why not reward yourself with a little escape to Chicago . . . via a good read.
From Sara Paretsky to Carl Sandburg. [...]
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Monday, August 27th, 2007
Home of most movable bridges in the world!
Alright, all of you architecture buffs out there, let’s see if you can answer this question:
How many movable bridges are in Chicago — 15, 25, or over 35?
Hint: A reference book previously featured on this blog will help you find the answer.
Extra hint: It’s the Encyclopedia of Chicago.
Alternative hint: Local Chicago web [...]
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Friday, August 17th, 2007
Welcome Presentation at MLA 2007 Philadelphia
Here’s another welcome to Chicago, your host city for the 2008 MLA annual meeting. Click here to see the PowerPoint slides and text offered at last May’s MLA business meeting. We recommend viewing the slides via the Notes page so you can read the text, or just use the slide show feature to [...]
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2007
Encyclopedia of Chicago
Planning your visit and hoping to brush up on Chicago lore? Try the Chicago History Museum’s Encyclopedia of Chicago. You can search for information on a huge variety of topics related to the history and culture of the city. Or you can just browse through hundreds of entries on subjects as diverse [...]
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Friday, August 10th, 2007
Chicago History Museum
Looking for a quick side trip? Consider the Chicago History Museum. Located on the north side in beautiful Lincoln Park, the museum is a great place to visit. It is a short bus or taxi ride from the conference. Try the 151 Northbound Sheridan bus to motor along Chicago’s Magnificent [...]
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Wednesday, August 8th, 2007
Welcome to Chicago!
MLA’s 2008 Local Assistance Committee welcomes you to Chicago, the Windy City.
With everything there is to do in Chicago, where do you start? The New York Times “36 Hours” column about Chicago*, of course! The first stop is the Loop, or downtown Chicago, and moves on to the Magnificent Mile, architectural tours, beer, [...]
