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Happy Holidays from Spencer Research Library!

Sepia-toned photograph of five people standing around a car, one trying to tie a Christmas tree to the roof. — Lawrencians securing a Christmas tree to the top of their car, November 25, 1984. Lawrence Journal-World Photograph Collection. Call number: RH PH LJW. Click image to enlarge (redirect to Spencer’s digital collections).

Spencer Research Library will be closed from December 22nd through January 2nd and will reopen on January 5th. We look forward to seeing you in 2026 and sharing more stories about our collections, staff, and services.

Visit the KU Libraries website for more information on winter recess across the libraries.

Caitlin Klepper
Head of Public Services

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