Monthly Archives: December 2012

The Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives and the University Archives and Special Collections will be closed December 22 to January 1.

Posted on December 20, 2012 by jfarrar

As part of the library construction project, the archives will be getting some additional fire suppression equipment installed.   We will reopen with regular hours on January 2nd.

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Exhibition “Presepios de Lapinha”

Posted on December 11, 2012 by jfarrar

Only two more days left to view this exhibit of Portuguese traditional sea-themed nativity scenes made by local artisans!  The first lapinhas were made by nuns in convents in the 17th century in S. Miquel, Azores.  They were decorated with … Continue reading →

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