The State Historical Society of Missouri is partnering with Missouri University of Science & Technology to host an in-person and virtual lecture series about desegregation in higher education. The series kicked off Tuesday with an opening reception at the Curtis Laws Wilson Library in Rolla, and will host lectures on Oct. 14, 21 and 28. …
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Roving Archivist Program to Host Quick Tips Session on Preserving Nitrate Film
Nitrate film poses a dangerous risk to archives, museums and other cultural institutions. But, how are these organizations preserving this flammable film? The Wyoming State Historic Records and Advisory Board (SHRAB) invites the public to this month’s Quick Tips, which will share the preservation strategies of the Wyoming State Archives and the American Heritage Center. …
Albany Police Department and the FBI Team with Othram to Identify the Suspect in a 1964 Homicide
After six decades, the suspect in the assault and murder of Catherine Blackburn of Albany, New York has been identified. In September 1964, 50-year-old Catherine Bik Blackburn was sexually assaulted and murdered in her home on Colonie Street in Albany, New York. Several law enforcement agencies responded, including the Albany Police Department, and a homicide …