Kelsey Kolbet in the News
Beyond the Glass: Simmons Women and the Archives
University Archivist Kelsey M. Kolbet '21MS/MA, graduate of the dual degree program in archives management and history at Simmons University’s School of Library and Information Science (SLIS), recently offered a virtual presentation of items from the Simmons Archives. A perfect complement to Women’s History Month, the presentation highlights how women’s history and Simmons’ history are closely intertwined.
University Archives Digitizes Gwen Ifill Papers Collection
Archives and Digital Initiatives Fellow Hannah Gershone ’25MS and University Archivist and Digital Initiatives Librarian Kelsey Kolbet ’21MA/MS recently completed a substantial digitization project involving manuscripts, photographs, and memorabilia related to Gwen Ifill ’77, ’93HD (1955–2016).
Shout-outs from Students and Alums
Archivist Cherishes Communal Essence of Libraries
National Library Lovers’ Month is, according to the Boston Public Library, “a time to recognize the value of libraries and all the special things we love about them.” To celebrate National Library Lovers’ Month, we spoke with University Archivist Kelsey Kolbet ’21MS/MA about her love of archives and women’s history, and why she chose Simmons.