Let’s talk about love! From love letters to break up letters, the course of true love never did run smooth. Join us for the 2024-2025 season of First Fridays as we share matters of the heart from collections across Archives and Special Collections. The February program features presentations from the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives and the Archives and Special Collections.
Light lunch at 11:30 a.m. Presentations begin at noon. A tour of the archival caverns will take place after the event concludes. ASL interpreters will be present for all First Fridays events.
Presented by Kate Dietrick, Archivist, Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Making a match in the Jewish community has always been something worth singing about. From how to find that Nice Jewish Boy (or Girl) to professional matchmakers to debates over interfaith marriage, dating while Jewish is a spirited topic.
Unrequited Love: Looking at Love and Loss in the ArchivesPresented by Rachel Weiher, Project Archivist, and Amy Gabbert, Project Assistant Archivist
Join us for a fascinating exploration of unrequited love through the University of Minnesota Archives and Special Collections. This presentation delves into a curated collection of poignant letters of rejection, heart-wrenching break-ups, and other personal correspondences that illuminate the complexities of unreciprocated affection. Discover the raw emotions and timeless themes captured in these historical documents, revealing the enduring impact of unfulfilled longing. This unique archive not only offers a window into the past but also prompts reflections on love’s universal struggles.
First Fridays is a series of intellectually stimulating conversations from the Archives and Special Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries. First Fridays is made possible by a generous gift from Governor Elmer L. Andersen and Mrs. Eleanor Andersen in honor of former University Librarian Dr. Edward B. Stanford.
What: First Fridays: Seeking NJB (Nice Jewish Boy) and Unrequited Love: Looking at Love and Loss in the Archives
When: Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 | Lunch at 11:30 a.m. | Presentations begin at noon
Where: Elmer L. Andersen Library, room 120 and ONLINE | Parking and directions
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