Category Archives: Archives & Special Collections

A Conversation with Barney Frank – Part of the UMass Dartmouth Celebration of Transformation – April 2, 2013

Posted on March 27, 2013 by cmcneil

A Conversation with Barney Frank – Part of a Celebration of Transformation April 2, 2013 The former Congressman, know for his sharp wit and keen knowledge of the economic and social issues shaping America, will discuss the emerging shape and … Continue reading →

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Archives and Special Collections at the UMass Dartmouth Claire T. Carney Library will be closed from December 22, 2012 to January 1st, 2013

Posted on December 20, 2012 by cmcneil

Archives and Special Collections at the Claire T. Carney Library will be closed from December 22 to January 1 due to the library construction project.  The Archives will reopen January 2, 2013.

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Presepios de Lapinha: An exhibit of Portuguese traditional sea-themed nativity scenes made by local artisans

Posted on November 21, 2012 by cmcneil

What: Presepios de Lapinha - Exhibit of Portuguese traditional sea-themed nativity scenes  made by local artisans. Where:  Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives, Claire T. Carney Library, UMass Dartmouth When:  Exhibit will open on November 29th, 2012 6:00pm with a cocktail reception  and will continue through … Continue reading →

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Historical Portuguese Newspapers of California Digitized

Posted on May 4, 2012 by cmcneil

from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Center for Portuguese Studies and Cultures Events page: http://www.portstudies.umassd.edu/activities/events/events2012/120425.htm    The Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives at the Claire T. Carney Library and the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth announce the … Continue reading →

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Hybrid Identity and the Portuguese-American Experience in the Novels of Alfred Lewis – A lecture by Prof. Frank F. Sousa – 5 P.M., May 10, 2012

Posted on May 4, 2012 by cmcneil

What: A lecture by  Prof. Frank F. Sousa entitled: “Hybrid Identity and the Portuguese-American Experience in the Novels of Alfred Lewis” Where: Prince Henry Society Reading Room at the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives, Claire T. Carney Library When: May 10th, 2012, 5:00 P.M. ~ Free … Continue reading →

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UMass Dartmouth: The Original Intent Behind This Concrete Jungle – an exhibition May 1-6, 2012; Reception May 3rd 4 – 7 pm CVPA

Posted on April 29, 2012 by cmcneil

What: UMass Dartmouth: The Original Intent Behind This Concrete Jungle – an exhibition Where:  Room 154, College of Visual and Performing Arts Building, UMassD Main Campus When:  May 1 through May 6, 2012 ~ free & open to the public ~ Reception: … Continue reading →

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Azorean Immigration to the United States Through the Documents of One Family – A presentation by Michael Hall, deputy chief genealogical officer of FamilySearch – UMass Dartmouth Library – Thursday, April 12th, 6 PM

Posted on April 8, 2012 by cmcneil

What: Presentation by Michael Hall, deputy chief genealogical officer of FamilySearch on the Azorean Immigration to the United States Through the Documents of One Family Where: Prince Henry Society Reading Room at the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives, Claire T. Carney Library, University of Massachusetts … Continue reading →

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Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives and University Archives and Special Collections to Close for the Holidays

Posted on December 27, 2011 by cmcneil

The Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives and the University’s Archives and Special Collections, located in the Claire T. Carney Library, will be closed for the holidays. Closure will begin on December 23rd at 4:00 pm and continue through January 2nd. The Archives … Continue reading →

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Old Dartmouth Roots – UMassD Archivist, Judy Farrar, will take part in a series of talks on local history and genealogy organized by the New Bedford Whaling Museum, September 22 – 24

Posted on September 19, 2011 by cmcneil

What: Old Dartmouth Roots: A Genealogy & Local History Symposium Where: New Bedford Whaling Museum When: September 22, 2011 at 11:15 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. The Claire T. Carney Library Archives and Special Collections will be participating in “Old Dartmouth … Continue reading →

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Father Alfredo Viera de Freitas’ View of America in 1939 – April 21st – UMass Dartmouth

Posted on April 19, 2011 by cmcneil

What: A talk by historian Duarte Barcelos Mendonça entitled “Father Alfredo Vieira de Freitas’ View of America in 1939.” Where:  Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives, UMass Dartmouth Libary When: Thursday, April 21, 6:00 – 7:30 P.M. ~ free and open to the public … Continue reading →

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