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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A photo of the Frances Willard House Museum. A brown paneled house set in front of the night sky.

Frances Willard House Museum and Archives highlights historical efforts to further women’s education in Evanston

September 25, 2022

In 1859, Frances Willard graduated as part of the first class at North-Western Female College. She pushed for equal coeducation at unaffiliated Northwestern University before becoming the first dean of...

Visitors to the Frances Willard House Museum speak with museum staff. On Sunday, the museum hosted an open house to commemorate the social leader’s 180th birthday.

Willard House Museum celebrates visionary leader’s 180th birthday with open house

September 29, 2019

The Frances Willard House Museum commemorated the social reformer’s 180th birthday Sunday with an open house, where it showcased a selection of some of its thousands of original artifacts. The museum...

University archivists preserve Northwestern’s history, look for ways to store modern technology

December 4, 2017

The Northwestern Archives preserve the University's past through thousands of photographs and documents. The archivists in the basement of Deering Library are also looking for ways to preserve modern technology.

"Evanston: 150 Years, 150 Places" was released last week. The book highlights the city's architectural treasures, including at least a dozen related to Northwestern.

New book marks 150 years of Evanston architecture

July 3, 2013

A new book highlights Evanston's architectural gems as the city prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday. "Evanston: 150 Years, 150 Places" features noteworthy buildings from throughout the city, including...

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Janet Olson