Books mentioned in this episode:
- Medusa by Nataly Gruender
- Navola by Paolo Bacigalupi
- Shine by Bruno Valasse
- Maus by Art Spiegelman
Through the very personal story of Charlie Toy, Librarian Michael digs into the history and culture of Wisconsin's Chinese immigrants. This BONUS episode of Librarian Learns is part of the library's larger focus on the Chinese Lunar New Year.
Librarians Mike and Sandy talk fire insurance maps this month. These are one of the greatest tools for mapping urban development. They're extremely detailed and INCREDIBLE works of art!! Stop by the library soon to see it with your own eyes!
Who was the man behind the pen? Perhaps you remember Robert Kachur as he strolled Oshkosh's downtown sidewalks waiting for inspiration to strike. Did he ever compose a verse or two for you?
In the 1890s, German immigrants came to Oshkosh from their villages alongside Russia's Volga River. What RARE book about this immigrant community is part of Oshkosh Public Library's Genealogy & Reference Collection?
Mike and Sandy take a look at some of the interesting collections at the Oshkosh Public Library that are hidden in plane sight!
Mike and Sandy take a look at some of the interesting collections at the Oshkosh Public Library that are hidden in plane sight! In this episode, they take a look at what's in the box...and find historic photos of Oshkosh!
Librarians Mike and Sandy take a look at some of the interesting collections at the Oshkosh Public Library that are hidden in plane sight! In this episode, they take a deep dive into the advertising history of the Geer-Murray Company!
In this episode, Local History and Genealogy Librarian Michael tells Librarian Sandy all about the great German Genealogy resources that are available in Oshkosh Public Library's collection!
In this episode, Local History and Genealogy Librarian Michael tells Librarian Sandy all about the great German Genealogy resources that are available in Oshkosh Public Library's collection!
Local History Librarian Michael McArthur brings Oshkosh history to life in his new series Librarian Learns! First up: Quonset Huts Villages!
Oshkosh Public Librarian Michael McArthur takes a look at the history of The Picasso Plaza Inn (aka The Hotel Raulf aka The Raulf Place aka Wage Peace aka The Beaver Lounge and Art Studio).
Oshkosh Public Librarian Michael McArthur has produced an entertaining highlight reel of the 44 Outdoor Theatre's history - once located in Oshkosh, WI from1949--1986.
Oshkosh Public Librarian Michael McArthur takes a look at the history of Stein's Shop, the ladies ready to wear shop in a mansion on high Street that brought high fashion and elegance to Oshkosh from 1924 to 1947.
Betsy Comstock shares memories of her mom, who worked as a model at Stein's during the Great Depression.
Librarian Michael McArthur takes a look at two parking lots in Oshkosh in order to identify an aerial photograph from Oshkosh's past.
Librarian Michael McArthur takes a look at the smutty history of The Grand Theater during the 1970s!
Librarian Michael McArthur takes a look at some of the history of the former Oshkosh High School, now City Hall.