Tag Archives: IMCPL

I found it in the archives, pt. 3

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Sami Norling

In the second post from this “I found it in the archives” series, I discussed my research foray into the history of branch libraries at the Indianapolis Public Library through their clipping files. On that same trip, I had a … Continue reading →

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I found it in the archives, pt. 2

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Sami Norling

On my second Saturday of research at the Central Library of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library (IMCPL), I was still waiting for the Carnegie Libraries collection to be cataloged and available. In the meantime, I was looking at various items … Continue reading →

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I found it in the archives, pt. 1

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Sami Norling

So…it’s been awhile since I’ve had the time to write a post about my research. After getting my feet wet with some of the smaller IMCPL collections, I’ve really gotten into the materials that will form the bulk of my … Continue reading →

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Research destination, IMCPL Central Library

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Sami Norling

For my second day of research, I headed to the Central Library of the Indianapolis Public Library. For those of  you who live in Indianapolis and have never been to the Central Library building, I highly suggest going. Opened in … Continue reading →

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Research, day three #liveblogging

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Sami Norling

Saturday has become my default primary source research day, and today is no exception. Thought I’d change it up a bit and do a bit of liveblogging (considering that I have yet to post about Research, day two, this may … Continue reading →

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#historygram

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Sami Norling

A couple of weeks ago I created this blog, renewed my efforts to make use of a three-year-old Twitter account by putting it to good professional use and, with minimal fanfare, created an Instagram account. Originally intended as a way … Continue reading →

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Research, day one

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Sami Norling

This past week my American history seminar took a class trip to the Indiana State Library, where we received a crash-course in how to access the many forms of primary source materials available there. I’m no stranger to the ISL, … Continue reading →

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