Hopkins Retrospective
@hopkinsretro.bsky.social
A dynamic public history initiative to research, reexamine, and share the history of Johns Hopkins University with the community in meaningful ways!
https://retrospective.jhu.edu/
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We're Back! Hard Histories: Facing Into the Wind!
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Welcome (Back) to "Hard Histories: Facing Into the Wind"
We're Back With New Takes on How Knowing the Difficult Past is a Way to Another Kind of Future
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November 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
We're Back! Hard Histories: Facing Into the Wind!
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"The MSE Library Modernization is an ambitious renovation and redesign of the 182,000-square-foot building...Sixteen months into the construction phase of the project, here’s the latest progress to celebrate."
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MSE Milestones: Turning 61 and Renovation Progress - The Sheridan Libraries & University Museums Blog
On November 7, 1964, Johns Hopkins University officially opened its new flagship library building, named for the university’s then-president Milton S. Eisenhower. Now, 61 years later, the Eisenhower L...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"The MSE Library Modernization is an ambitious renovation and redesign of the 182,000-square-foot building...Sixteen months into the construction phase of the project, here’s the latest progress to celebrate."
blogs.library.jhu.edu/2025/11/mse-...
blogs.library.jhu.edu/2025/11/mse-...
The Homewood Museum held a panel discussion last night for their new exhibit, "If Walls Could Talk: A History of an American House", now open until 2027. Michelle Fitzgerald, John Guess (A&S '71, SAIS '76), Hadeed Habib (A&S '25), and Molly Moores spoke on their process of shaping the exhibit
November 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The Homewood Museum held a panel discussion last night for their new exhibit, "If Walls Could Talk: A History of an American House", now open until 2027. Michelle Fitzgerald, John Guess (A&S '71, SAIS '76), Hadeed Habib (A&S '25), and Molly Moores spoke on their process of shaping the exhibit
Ira Remsen was the first chemistry professor at Hopkins and the university's second president. His legacy on campus was cemented in 1927 when the new chemistry building was named in his honor, and his ashes were interred behind a plaque shortly after the building's opening. #HappyHalloween
October 31, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Ira Remsen was the first chemistry professor at Hopkins and the university's second president. His legacy on campus was cemented in 1927 when the new chemistry building was named in his honor, and his ashes were interred behind a plaque shortly after the building's opening. #HappyHalloween
The @jhulibraries.bsky.social has acquired the records of the @modernlanguage.bsky.social, the leading professional association in the United States for scholars of language and literature. The extensive archive documents the MLA’s activities from its founding at JHU in 1883-2017.
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Historic MLA Archive Returns to Its Roots at Hopkins - The Sheridan Libraries & University Museums Blog
The Johns Hopkins Sheridan Libraries has acquired the records of the Modern Language Association (MLA), the leading professional association in the United States for scholars of language and literatur...
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October 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The @jhulibraries.bsky.social has acquired the records of the @modernlanguage.bsky.social, the leading professional association in the United States for scholars of language and literature. The extensive archive documents the MLA’s activities from its founding at JHU in 1883-2017.
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"Ceremony," the new exhibition at the #FraryGallery, features works from artist and social scientist Lindsay Adams, placed in conversation with never-before-seen archival objects from @jhulibraries.bsky.social
🎨 Exhibit opens 10/29 at the #HopkinsBloombergCenter washingtondc.jhu.edu/arts-culture...
🎨 Exhibit opens 10/29 at the #HopkinsBloombergCenter washingtondc.jhu.edu/arts-culture...
October 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
"Ceremony," the new exhibition at the #FraryGallery, features works from artist and social scientist Lindsay Adams, placed in conversation with never-before-seen archival objects from @jhulibraries.bsky.social
🎨 Exhibit opens 10/29 at the #HopkinsBloombergCenter washingtondc.jhu.edu/arts-culture...
🎨 Exhibit opens 10/29 at the #HopkinsBloombergCenter washingtondc.jhu.edu/arts-culture...
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We are excited to welcome faculty and students from the JHU Film & Media Program to the Chesney Archives today! They are filming a documentary short focusing on Martha Jones's Hard Histories work using the Records of the Johns Hopkins Hospital Orphan Asylum. 📽️🎞️🎬https://tinyurl.com/4k28pxvk
October 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We are excited to welcome faculty and students from the JHU Film & Media Program to the Chesney Archives today! They are filming a documentary short focusing on Martha Jones's Hard Histories work using the Records of the Johns Hopkins Hospital Orphan Asylum. 📽️🎞️🎬https://tinyurl.com/4k28pxvk
Now available to read on JScholarship, "The Evolution of the Homewood and JHMI Police: Changes in Johns Hopkins Law Enforcement from the Late 1960s to the Early 1980s" by Henry Clayton, one of our 2024-2025 Hugh Hawkins Fellows. #skystorians
https://jscholarship.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/71294
https://jscholarship.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/71294
October 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Now available to read on JScholarship, "The Evolution of the Homewood and JHMI Police: Changes in Johns Hopkins Law Enforcement from the Late 1960s to the Early 1980s" by Henry Clayton, one of our 2024-2025 Hugh Hawkins Fellows. #skystorians
https://jscholarship.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/71294
https://jscholarship.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/71294
Our final questions for the day! Why did you become an archivist? Or who is another archivist you look up to?
Our archivists answered....
#AskAnArchivist
Our archivists answered....
#AskAnArchivist
October 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Our final questions for the day! Why did you become an archivist? Or who is another archivist you look up to?
Our archivists answered....
#AskAnArchivist
Our archivists answered....
#AskAnArchivist
Our fourth question: What are the most common workplace hazards for archivists?
“On the digital side, one hazard you always have to look out for is a computer virus! It could be lurking within the most benign-looking floppy disk.”– Rachel Gattermeyer, Digital Archivist
“On the digital side, one hazard you always have to look out for is a computer virus! It could be lurking within the most benign-looking floppy disk.”– Rachel Gattermeyer, Digital Archivist
October 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Our fourth question: What are the most common workplace hazards for archivists?
“On the digital side, one hazard you always have to look out for is a computer virus! It could be lurking within the most benign-looking floppy disk.”– Rachel Gattermeyer, Digital Archivist
“On the digital side, one hazard you always have to look out for is a computer virus! It could be lurking within the most benign-looking floppy disk.”– Rachel Gattermeyer, Digital Archivist
Our third question: how would they describe their job to a half-interested, distant family member? Heavy on the half-interested. #AskAnArchivist
October 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Our third question: how would they describe their job to a half-interested, distant family member? Heavy on the half-interested. #AskAnArchivist
It’s #AskAnArchivist Day! We’ll be sharing the University Archivists’ responses to some select questions throughout the day. Our second question: If they could have a mascot for our archives team, what would they choose?
October 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
It’s #AskAnArchivist Day! We’ll be sharing the University Archivists’ responses to some select questions throughout the day. Our second question: If they could have a mascot for our archives team, what would they choose?
It’s #AskAnArchivist Day! We’ll be sharing the University Archivists’ responses to some select questions throughout the day. Our first question: What is something they have found tucked away in between archival documents? As you’ll see, truly, the sky is the limit.
October 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It’s #AskAnArchivist Day! We’ll be sharing the University Archivists’ responses to some select questions throughout the day. Our first question: What is something they have found tucked away in between archival documents? As you’ll see, truly, the sky is the limit.
Nothing says Fall Break more than taking the time to enjoy the chilling temperatures, drink a hot beverage, revel in spooky season, and admire the changing leaves. Have a wonderful week, everyone!
October 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Nothing says Fall Break more than taking the time to enjoy the chilling temperatures, drink a hot beverage, revel in spooky season, and admire the changing leaves. Have a wonderful week, everyone!
"On October 21, Homewood Museum will open If Homewood’s Walls Could Talk: A History of an American House, a new exhibition exploring the house’s full 224-year history."
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October 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
"On October 21, Homewood Museum will open If Homewood’s Walls Could Talk: A History of an American House, a new exhibition exploring the house’s full 224-year history."
blogs.library.jhu.edu/2025/10/new-...
blogs.library.jhu.edu/2025/10/new-...
Hopkins Retrospective was also able to share the work we do through two sessions at NCPH 2025 - “Engaging Communities in Critical University Histories” and “Solidarity in Our Storytelling: Lessons in Collaborative Historiography.” Read more about both now at blogs.library.jhu.edu.
October 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Hopkins Retrospective was also able to share the work we do through two sessions at NCPH 2025 - “Engaging Communities in Critical University Histories” and “Solidarity in Our Storytelling: Lessons in Collaborative Historiography.” Read more about both now at blogs.library.jhu.edu.
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Staff dining and caffeinating from the vending machines in the Johns Hopkins Hospital employee lounge, circa 1960. Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Office of Public Affairs Photograph Collection. #NationalCoffeeDay ☕
September 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Staff dining and caffeinating from the vending machines in the Johns Hopkins Hospital employee lounge, circa 1960. Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Office of Public Affairs Photograph Collection. #NationalCoffeeDay ☕
Was Gilman Hall the first building constructed on Homewood campus? Can you guess when a photo was taken by what someone is wearing? Test out your university history skills at Hop Into History this 10/02 on Keyser Quad from 11 AM – 2 PM. We’ll also have some prizes and light snacks for you to grab.
September 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Was Gilman Hall the first building constructed on Homewood campus? Can you guess when a photo was taken by what someone is wearing? Test out your university history skills at Hop Into History this 10/02 on Keyser Quad from 11 AM – 2 PM. We’ll also have some prizes and light snacks for you to grab.
This year’s NCPH conference centered on the theme of Solidarity/Solidarité, echoing historical and contemporary calls for worker solidarity. Read about Hopkins Retrospective’s experience at the conference, published earlier this week.
https://blogs.library.jhu.edu/
https://blogs.library.jhu.edu/
September 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This year’s NCPH conference centered on the theme of Solidarity/Solidarité, echoing historical and contemporary calls for worker solidarity. Read about Hopkins Retrospective’s experience at the conference, published earlier this week.
https://blogs.library.jhu.edu/
https://blogs.library.jhu.edu/
It’s Thinking About You Week, and we’ve been thinking about the MSE Library (@jhulibraries.bsky.social)! It’s been under construction for over a year now, and we can’t help but wonder how it’s going.
A construction update was published this summer:
blogs.library.jhu.edu/2025/07/mse-...
A construction update was published this summer:
blogs.library.jhu.edu/2025/07/mse-...
MSE Renovation Marks a Year of Milestones - The Sheridan Libraries & University Museums Blog
A year into the construction phase of the Milton S. Eisenhower renovation project, here are four major milestones to celebrate.
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September 18, 2025 at 1:18 PM
It’s Thinking About You Week, and we’ve been thinking about the MSE Library (@jhulibraries.bsky.social)! It’s been under construction for over a year now, and we can’t help but wonder how it’s going.
A construction update was published this summer:
blogs.library.jhu.edu/2025/07/mse-...
A construction update was published this summer:
blogs.library.jhu.edu/2025/07/mse-...
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Thanks to @ajseyler.bsky.social of @hopkinsretro.bsky.social for a great tour of the Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus today! 🧡
September 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Thanks to @ajseyler.bsky.social of @hopkinsretro.bsky.social for a great tour of the Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus today! 🧡
Jazz, community, history, and a lot of love have been filling the Historic Lafayette Square Park since 2019.
(All photos in this thread are from the 2022 Billie Holiday Jazz in Lafayette Square, photographed by Will Kirk.)
(All photos in this thread are from the 2022 Billie Holiday Jazz in Lafayette Square, photographed by Will Kirk.)
August 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Jazz, community, history, and a lot of love have been filling the Historic Lafayette Square Park since 2019.
(All photos in this thread are from the 2022 Billie Holiday Jazz in Lafayette Square, photographed by Will Kirk.)
(All photos in this thread are from the 2022 Billie Holiday Jazz in Lafayette Square, photographed by Will Kirk.)
It’s International Delivery Driver Appreciation Day, and we couldn’t be any more grateful for the amazing staff who deliver books and archival material to a campus near you!
August 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
It’s International Delivery Driver Appreciation Day, and we couldn’t be any more grateful for the amazing staff who deliver books and archival material to a campus near you!
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Beautiful mural honoring Henrietta Lacks painted by Baltimore community members popped up near Hopkins med campus recently.
August 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Beautiful mural honoring Henrietta Lacks painted by Baltimore community members popped up near Hopkins med campus recently.
In February, former Hugh Hawkins fellow Aurora J. Grutman published her article in BMC Medical Education on her research titled, "Voices of change: experiences of early women urology residents — a single institution qualitative research study".
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Voices of change: experiences of early women urology residents — a single institution qualitative research study - BMC Medical Education
Objective To understand the experiences of early women urology residents at a single institution, as told in their own words. Methods A convenience sample of women residents who trained at the Brady U...
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August 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
In February, former Hugh Hawkins fellow Aurora J. Grutman published her article in BMC Medical Education on her research titled, "Voices of change: experiences of early women urology residents — a single institution qualitative research study".
bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....