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December 2, 2025

Finding Mukti and Shakti in London Archives

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November 17, 2025

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December 17
3:00pm—4:00pm CT
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Lady Tan’s Circle of Women
Delve into the story of Tan Yunxian, a female physician practicing in Ming Dynasty China, in our December book club. Lisa See’s Lady…
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January 20
4:00pm—5:00pm
John M. Olin Library, Ginkgo Reading Room
St. Louis Reads Dante
St. Louis Reads Dante invites readers of all backgrounds—curious newcomers and seasoned Dante enthusiasts alike—to join a monthly journey through…
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January 26
1:00pm—3:00pm
John M. Olin Library, Instruction Room 2
Introduction to Photogrammetry
Discover the foundational concepts of photogrammetry in this introductory, hands-on workshop. Photogrammetry is a widely used method for generating accurate…
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February 5
4:30pm—6:30pm
John M. Olin Library, Room 142
Faculty Book Talk: Samuel Shearer, Kigali
Samuel Shearer, assistant professor in the Department of African and African American Studies, will discuss his book Kigal: A New City…
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February 17
5:00pm—6:00pm
John M. Olin Library, Ginkgo Reading Room
St. Louis Reads Dante
St. Louis Reads Dante invites readers of all backgrounds—curious newcomers and seasoned Dante enthusiasts alike—to join a monthly journey through…
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Washington University Archives

A photograph of Brookings Hall at the time of the 1904 World's Fair exhibition.

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Early University History

From the earliest surviving letter to our Inaugural Address, these items showcase the beginnings of WashU.

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Local History Collections

A black and white photo of a gentleman in a top hat helping two ladies off the cobblestone street and onto the Wayne & Carpenter #63 Streetcar in Saint Louis.

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St. Louis Politics & Activism

The St. Louis History Collection holds the City of St. Louis Mayor’s administrations and board of aldermen files, offering a detailed look at choices made in the city from 1943-1981.

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Modern Literature Collection