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A collage of five book covers: "Golden Ax," "How Free Speech Saved Democracy," "Shine Bright," "Slavery in Zion," and "Ordinary Equality." The covers feature varied art styles, including illustrations and photos, with themes of history, music, and social justice.

5 Great Books on Women’s History

Celebrate Women’s History month with these five books from the library selected by Librarian Allyson Mower....

27 February, 2023 / 0 Comments

Handwritten notes on lined paper titled "Empowered For Service," featuring biblical excerpts from Corinthians, discussing grace and service.

Reverend France Davis’ Sermons Now Available Online

With more than 45 years as Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Salt Lake City, Reverend France Davis (now retired) had penned over 1,100 sermons. During the fall of 2022, Rev. Davis contributed these sermons to the Marriott Library’s Special Collections. Rev. Davis’ sermons have...

23 February, 2023 / 0 Comments

A grid of ten book covers on topics like domestic violence and social justice. Covers feature diverse imagery, bold colors, and strong typography.

Books to Read for Women’s Week 2023

Come join us at the library’s 2023 Women’s Week event. You can hear great speakers, ask questions, and come away with new ideas on how to enact anti-violence policies. All of the books on this list will be on display during the event along with...

16 February, 2023 / 0 Comments

Title page of a vintage book, "The Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin. The page is annotated with handwritten notes and Darwin's signature. The text is black on cream paper, conveying an academic and historical tone.

A Peek at Darwin’s Pivotal “On the Origin of Species”

Did you know that Special Collections holds a first edition of Charles Darwin’s “Origin of Species, by Means of Natural Selection,” published in 1859 and signed by Darwin himself? ...

09 February, 2023 / 0 Comments

A grid of 12 diverse book covers, featuring illustrated and photographic designs, including historical themes, personal narratives, and colorful art.

Great Books at UMFA’s Many Wests Exhibition

A list of recommended books brought to you by the Women’s Resource Center....

06 February, 2023 / 0 Comments

Reflecting on Germany’s War Against the Jews from an American Perspective

On Holocaust Memorial Day we remember Germany’s war against the Jews. Here a modern, industrialized state transcended its national borders to commit the mass murder of innocent people. In the end, two-thirds of Europe’s Jews and one-third of the world’s Jewish population were slaughtered. Although...

31 January, 2023 / 0 Comments

Making Public Policy Personal: A Focus on Gender-based Violence

How does public policy address gender-based violence and what more is needed? Join this conversation with experts Dr. Sonia Salari and Dr. Annie Isabel Fukushima to learn more about the history of policies enacted in Utah and the nation. Moderated by Mary Dickson, the event...

30 January, 2023 / 0 Comments