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Map of the Month: February 2023

Our February Map of the Month is this 1945 map of the “Papago Park Prisoner of War Camp” that was used to hold German P.O.W.s during the Second World War. The map provides a detailed overview of the entire camp, including the various compounds, officer areas, guard towers, and even the canal that th...

A taxidermied flying squirrel posed with its arms stretched out as if in flight.

Grow your creativity at ASU Open Door

Once a year ASU throws open its doors and invites the community inside for exciting events on each campus. Bring the whole family, make it a class trip, or invite friends of all ages! This year, the ASU Library will be offering a special nature journaling activity at all ASU Open Door events.  ...

Map of the Month: September 2021

It’s been one month since Sun Devils came back to campus after nearly 16 months of remote learning. To celebrate our return to in-person learning, our September Map of the Month is this 1980 illustrated map of Tempe, Arizona. It highlights many of Tempe’s community landmarks and provides a look at j...

Tempe Arizona Map ... With Sparky

Map of Tempe Arizona 1962 Tempe, ArizonaTempe Chamber of Commerce1962 Through the years, the ASU mascot, Sparky the sun devil, has gone through significant changes in his appearance. This Tempe map from 1962 takes a humorous appr...