Research & Collections News

It is not often that great works of art lost for 70 years can be seen again in some form approximating their original appearance. Yet, that is now the case for several long-destroyed paintings by master Surrealist Salvador Dalí.

My name is Murat Iplikci, and I am a Visiting Scholar in the Department of History at Tufts University. I received my undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering and later completed both my M.A. and Ph.D.

According to an AI search, up to 15% of humans have a fear of spiders. Strangely though, spiders get a pass during the build up to Halloween. Spider-themed decorations adorn many homes and businesses with nary a blink or shudder from passersby.

The Library is pleased to announce the successful completion of its 2024-2025 grant from the National Film Preservation Foundation (NFPF) to pres

Sometimes, when processing archival collections, you open a box and discover a delightful surprise! I recently had that fortunate experience while working with some new acquisitions.

As we head into fall (and hopefully cooler weather), perhaps you're thinking of adding a few new items to your wardrobe.

Sears began in 1886 when Richard Warren Sears started a mail order watch business. By 1887, he had partnered with Alvah Curtis Roebuck, a watch repairman, to form Sears and Roebuck. Their first mail order catalog was issued in 1888.