I love the thought of being able to make a new discovery in the archives and sharing a small nugget of interesting knowledge or a larger story with researchers
索耶马格努斯 University Archivist
- 教师
Not long ago, 索耶马格努斯 began his first full-time position at A&移动商务 out of graduate school. He graduated with a master’s in library and information science from the University of 伊利诺斯州 at Urbana-Champaign in 2018. Sawyer has spent time working in archives, special collections and preservation units in multiple libraries, including the National Archives in Chicago and the Abraham Lincoln 总统ial 图书馆 and Museum in Springfield, 伊利诺斯州. When Sawyer is not at the office, you may find him going for a run, blogging about 卡尔文 & 霍布斯, following his sports teams, and reading history books or graphic novels.
A Conversation with Mr. 马格努斯
What would you tell a student who is thinking about attending A&移动商务?
The university provides more opportunities to take advantage of than you would think. 教师 and staff are passionate about what we do and strive to provide as much assistance as possible to help students achieve success while they are here. Also, be sure to experience the uniqueness of A&移动商务, from the campus blueberry farm and outdoor adventure biking trails, to our one-of-a-kind athletic arena, state-of-the-art concert hall, 和天文馆. Whether you are looking for a small-town feel or a university with a large number of attractions nearby, A&移动商务 is the place for you.
What do you like most about your career?
I have always enjoyed history, especially looking at primary sources that reveal so much about past events and the lives of those from the past. I love the thought of being able to make a new discovery in the archives and sharing a small nugget of interesting knowledge or a larger story with researchers. For example, Harry Houdini visited our campus and gave a lecture here. More importantly, being able to save our history is a passion of mine. It is always important to know where we have been in order to know where we are going.
Tell us about a project you are currently working on or recently completed.
I recently finished working on arranging and organizing a collection of papers and photos belonging to Ivory Moore, the first African-American administrator on campus. He was deeply involved with the university and with 商务 in general, having served as an alderman for many years and as mayor for a two-year term. He even represented the region and the state on various political committees. Ivory Moore was deeply committed to improving the quality of life for individuals living in the Norris 社区 in 商务 and Neylandville, two historically black communities. Ivory Moore left a large legacy from his work and accomplishments achieved during his lifetime.
教育al Background
- M.S., 图书馆 and Information Science, University of 伊利诺斯州 at Urbana-Champaign, 2018
- B.S., Historic Preservation, Southeast Missouri State University, 2016
- B.A.、历史、 Southeast Missouri State University, 2016
奖励及奖项
- Beta Phi Mu Honors Society, 2018
- Best Empirical 研究 Project, Student 研究 Conference, Southeast Missouri State University, 2016
Professional Organizations
研究兴趣
- Preservation of library materials
- Outreach/Public Relations for Archives
- 历史档案
出版物
- “Latinx 狮子s: Creating a Campus 社区 Exhibition.” The Southwestern Archivist 43, no. 3 (August 2020): 22-23.
- “Complexities of Custom Boxing: Creating an Enclosure for an Adelphic Society Artifact.”(演示). iSchool Master's Student Showcase, University of 伊利诺斯州 at Urbana-Champaign, April 6, 2018.