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March 16, 2022 (March 15, 2022)

Celebrating 35 Years of the Women, Gender, and Sexuality in American History Series

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The inaugural year of the Women in American History series saw two books published: Women Doctors in the Gilded-Age Washington: Race Gender, and Professionalism by Gloria Moldow and Friends and […]

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March 30, 2021 (April 14, 2021)

Pioneering Women in Cinema and Theater Reading List

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From the beginnings of silent films to the talkies we have now, women have played a pivotal role in the development of film whether it be behind the scenes or […]

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August 4, 2020 (October 29, 2020)

Pioneering Women in Music

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Through their unique and often challenging life experiences, the women showcased in this roundup have shaped various musical genres during their time and generations to come. From performance, to music […]

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May 21, 2020 (April 2, 2021)

Your 2021 Olympics Reading List

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It’s 2021 and after a long wait, the Olympic Games are returning this summer! We’ve assembled a list of titles featuring the history and impact of the Games to help […]

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February 5, 2018 (January 5, 2018)

In praise of suckers and P. T. Barnum

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We are now three years and one day removed from this unforgettable event: Diaper-Wearing Service Kangaroo Kicked Out of Wisconsin McDonald’s You know who else liked kangaroos? P.T. Barnum. You […]

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April 1, 2016 (April 1, 2016)

Meet the UI Press: Backlist we love

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In the publishing game, “backlist” refers to books that have been published and had their time at the forefront of marketing and publicity efforts. (Books in that glittery phase of life are […]

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December 31, 2015 (December 30, 2015)

Throwbacklist Thursday: New Year’s Eve on the battlefield

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New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration for most. It’s a time to look forward to better things and a time to reflect on the year that will soon […]

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September 29, 2015 (September 25, 2015)

Survey Says! Dishing da dirt

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It is the time of the year when we enjoy the soil’s miraculous bounty. Plant a little seed in the ground, add water and sun, and marvel as this humble […]

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August 13, 2015 (August 14, 2015)

The Tao of Ho

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Eighty-five years ago today, out where the warm trade winds blow, Don Ho began life in Hawai’i, one of the nicer outposts of our current reality. In time, his mellow singing […]

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July 30, 2015 (July 28, 2015)

Bigger than life: Sinatra’s image at 100

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Today our 1915: Whatta Year! series turns to pop culture colossus Frank Sinatra, born on December 12 of that storied year in Hoboken, New Jersey. “Ol Blue Eyes” made his name with his voice, […]

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July 16, 2015

Remembering TV pioneer Marlene Sanders

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Journalist Marlene Sanders passed away earlier this week at age 84. In 1964, Sanders was the first woman to anchor an evening network news program when she substituted for Ron […]

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July 16, 2015 (July 17, 2015)

Happy Birthday Ida B. Wells

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As Google has reminded many of you, today marks the birthday of civil rights pioneer, suffragette, anti-lynching activist, and sociologist Ida B. Wells. This remarkable woman participated in many crusades in the […]

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