Hidden Collections: The Selden D. Bacon Papers
Selden D. Bacon (1908-1992) was the first director of the Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies (CAS) at Rutgers University. When the Center had to leave Yale University in … Read More
Blog: Secrets from the Past
Celebrating 85 years of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs
Eighty-five years ago, the innovative idea to make the study of alcohol a legitimate scientific pursuit became reality with the launch of the Quarterly Journal of Studies on Alcohol (QJSA). … Read More
Alcohol History in Red Boxes: The Raymond G. McCarthy Memorial Collection
Among the dusty old items in the Rutgers University Libraries Annex, one collection jumps out—literally. Housed in spectacular, custom-made red archival boxes with golden lettering, the Raymond G. McCarthy Memorial … Read More
Ralph G. Connor Alcohol Research Reference Files (CARRF)
The Ralph G. Connor Alcohol Research Reference Files (CARRF) is a unique collection of approximately 700 questionnaires, interview schedules, and survey instruments used in alcohol research, complemented by additional references … Read More
Alcohol Studies Archives Blog Preserves a Legacy
When the Center of Alcohol Studies (CAS) Library at Rutgers closed its doors in 2016, it marked the end of an era, but for many of us, not the end … Read More
A New Bibliography Project: Raymond G. McCarthy
When tracing the roots of alcohol education in the United States, Raymond G. McCarthy (1901–1964) stands as a prominent figure. A career changer from the public school system, he became … Read More
Exhibit 5: Temperance Tales
As announced last month, the Alcohol Studies Archives Exhibit was soft-launched and added the RU Libraries Digital Exhibits page. The current, updated version features 51 pages with 403 images and … Read More
Exhibit 4: The Mark Keller Papers
As announced last month, the Alcohol Studies Archives Exhibit was soft-launched and added to the RU Libraries Digital Exhibits page. The current, updated version features 51 pages with 403 images … Read More
Exhibit 3: We Remember Jellinek!
As announced last month, the Alcohol Studies Archives Exhibit was soft-launched and added to the RU Libraries Digital Exhibits page. The current, updated version features 51 pages with 403 images … Read More
Exhibit 2: 80 Years of Summer School of Alcohol Studies
As announced last month, the Alcohol Studies Archives Exhibit was soft-launched and added to the RU Libraries Digital Exhibits page. The current, updated version features 51 pages with 403 images … Read More