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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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Kristin Silvestro began work as university archivist in early October. (Courtesy of Cynthia Williams)

New university archivist brings experience, plans for greater engagement

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2023

Every work day, university archivist Kristin Silvestro sits in a room lined with shelves full of history stored on the top of the tallest building in the county.  In her new role, the Akron-area native...

On the 12th floor of the Kent State University Library is the Library Collections and Archives that holds a collection of historic books and items. This book is the oldest printed book in the collection, printed in 1470. Inside are the writings of St. Jerome, in Latin. St. Jerome is the patron saint of librarians and is best known for translating most of the Bible into Latin.

Library top floor houses rare historical documents

Paige Brown February 15, 2017

Located on the top floor of the University Library is Kent State's best kept secret.The Special Collections and Archives preserves primary sources and rare materials for people to learn from in the future.“They’re...