The Visual Commonplace: Collecting Memories and Constructing Identities Within Photo Albums and Scrapbooks (Deep Dives into Special Collections)

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The Visual Commonplace: Collecting Memories and Constructing Identities Within Photo Albums and Scrapbooks (Deep Dives into Special Collections)
Presented by Robin Potter

Thursday, August 29, 2024, 1 p.m. (EDT)

Dive into the captivating world of scrapbooks and photograph albums housed within Special Collections at the University of Miami Libraries. Discover how individuals and families have used photographs, captions, found objects, and ephemera to creatively weave their personal narratives. Through the lens of primary source literacy and visual rhetorical analysis, viewers will learn how to interpret these personal artworks and uncover the stories they tell.

Join Special Collections Librarian Robin Potter for an exclusive showcase of these unique treasures, as she explores the fascinating concept of "visual commonplacing" and describes how it serves as a powerful mode of self-expression, bridging meanings across time.

ABOUT THE SERIES

These online events offer an informative, enticing, and educational look into a selection of images that are representative of materials in Special Collections. Learn more about what we collect, how and why we do it, and get a glimpse into the fascinating world of rare books, manuscripts, and archives at the University of Miami Libraries.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Robin Potter is the Special Collections librarian for the University of Miami Libraries. She oversees public services for the Kislak Center at the University of Miami, providing teaching, outreach, and reference assistance related to the Libraries' extraordinary distinctive collections to students, faculty, and visiting researchers. Read more »

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