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(12/05/13 3:36pm)
Hey, everyone. It's Holly! Tom and I's last fall semester is winding down and winter break is slowly creeping its way closer. I really hope that we've entertained you with our blog posts and it has really been a privilege to write for all of you. I am in love with history and I'm so very glad to have been able to share that interest with everyone. This winter break, I'll be back home in California, catching up on my mile-long reading list and preparing for my exciting final undergrad semester.
I leave you with three of my favorite museums I've ever visited!
(12/03/13 2:41pm)
Hey, everyone, it's Holly! If you're a senior (or even a junior) it's about that time of year to start looking at graduate schools and send in applications. And what a time it is. Tom and I have been working on our own grad applications and it's been a doozy. Here are a few tips to get you through the process:
(11/26/13 6:42pm)
Incase you missed it last week marked the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. The actual battle of Gettysburg took place in July of 1863 and was one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. In November of 1863, President Abraham Lincoln visited the small town in Pennsylvania for the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery. He would make a short speech that was secondary to other arrangements on that day, but it was Lincoln’s words that were never forgotten.
(10/10/13 5:00am)
The Tempe History Museum sits on the corner of Rural Road and Southern Avenue in Tempe, Ariz. The complex also features the Tempe library and community center.The space around the museum is full of shade and places to sit.The museum itself welcomes those coming in from the desert sun to take a peek at some of Tempe’s stories and, of course, it’s cool air conditioning.
(09/24/13 4:00am)
A Rant About The Difference In What People Think Historians Do And What We Really Do
By Tom Black
(09/19/13 5:45pm)
Hey guys, so did you know that Tuesday was Constitution Day? That’s right, a day celebrating the documents that created our government! Wow, okay guys don’t sound too excited, but did you know that there is more than just a day that celebrates our Constitution? Did you know there is an entire nonprofit, nonpartisan institution and museum? Jumping jellyfish, where is it located?
(09/10/13 4:30pm)
Everyone knows Johnny Appleseed.
(09/04/13 4:00am)
What do you think when you hear phrases like Manifest Destiny, Oregon Trail, the West? Do you picture gunfights, cowboys, and rugged individualists?
(08/29/13 5:00am)
Many Harry Potter fans know that J.K. Rowling drew on many historical events and people for her books, especially when it came to the names of the characters. However, many of the aspects of the Wizarding War that drives the plot of the novels has a lot in common with other historical wars as well. Much of it comes from World War II (WWII), an event that rocked much of the UK.
(04/28/13 1:23pm)
Hey, everyone, it’s Holly. So, finals are upon us already and another semester has gone by ridiculously quickly. As we get ready to say goodbye to friends and hello to our parents and summer jobs, we here at Sparky’s Quill want to leave you with a sentimental goodbye and our favorite historical Internet memes. I just want to say thank you to everyone who read our blog this semester and how grateful I am for being able to have this opportunity. I’ll be interning at the Museum of Tolerance back home in Los Angeles this summer and testing the waters before I jump into the field of Public History. I’ll be reading “Killing Lincoln” and “Game of Thrones” and immersing myself even further in the world of history (and fantasy).
(04/24/13 4:00am)
Holly:
(04/17/13 7:21pm)
March 20, 1911: In front of the beautiful Old Main at Tempe Normal School, Theodore Roosevelt recited his speech. He stood on the same steps that you can walk on today. There was a fair amount of people gathered around in the pleasant March air. Arizona was still a territory at the time as Roosevelt spoke about the future of education and Arizona as a community.
(04/10/13 4:00am)
A tumbleweed blows in the quiet dusty road lined with old buildings. Signs of past life surround the buildings by way of old creaking signs and rundown barrels. The sun beats down on an empty town that once bustled with life. Ghost towns are popular destinations for tourists and photographers across the country. The most popular type of ghost town is the old west themed town. There are other more modern ghost towns and you can read about some unique looking ones here. Arizona is full of the old west wonders.
(04/03/13 4:00am)
At first glance, tall classic columns stand out against the uniform yellowed brick. The stairs lead up to an entryway that is set back, allowing for a U-shape building layout. The green of palms and shrubs are a nice contrast to the yellow earth-colored structure. The classic architecture and sandy tones fit well into the Arizona desert that they call home. This building is referred to as the School of Human Evolution and Social Change or SHESC for short and is located along the intersection of Tyler and Cady Malls in the Northwestern corner of ASU Tempe Campus.
(03/27/13 4:00am)
To the east of beautiful Old Main sits an attractive building almost as old as Old Main itself. Built in 1908, the current University Club building is open only to exclusive members and their guests. If you want to waltz your way into a delicious meal or some afternoon tea, you must be current or retired faculty, staff, alumni, a member of the community, or a corporate member. Sorry students, you cannot get in without an invitation. You must wait until after you graduated before you can apply to become a member.
(03/20/13 4:00am)
Hey there! We hope you all had an amazing Spring Break! Tom and I were lucky enough to visit my parents in California and visit one of my favorite places ever. For all of you Southern California kids, you’ll probably agree when I say one of the defining qualities of our part of the state is Disneyland.
(03/06/13 1:04pm)
Clubs, bars, shows, music, shopping, food and entertainment can be found at the bustling Mill Avenue here in Tempe, AZ. Mill Avenue is famous around the country and the world for a fun night out. One notable landmark along Mill Avenue I covered is ASU Gammage. The downtown section of Mill Avenue sits at the corner of ASU, making it a destination for university students, faculty, and visitors of the school and of Arizona. Businessmen and women traveling from afar flock towards the historic Mill Avenue to catch a glimpse of the nightlife that surrounds ASU. Everyone knows Mill Avenue.
(02/27/13 5:13am)
Do you LOVE The Beatles? Well, you have come to the right post! I just took a class about them. It is an interesting class here at ASU called MUS 354: The Beatles, with a professor who knows his stuff. It lasts half a semester for a full three credits! Wow!
(02/24/13 5:18am)
Today marks the 85th annual Academy Awards. There’s some big competition at this year’s Oscars. With Seth Macfarlane hosting, it’s gearing up to be a night of laughs as well as its traditional sophistication. But what’s the story behind this yearly tradition of highlighting the best new movies?
(02/13/13 5:00am)
The date: February 14, 1929.
The place: Lincoln Park, Chicago. A warehouse.
The players: The South Side Italian Gang led by Al Capone and the North Side Irish Gang led by Bugs Moran.