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  Brown Symposium 2010  IMPERIVM: the Art of Power in Rome and America  Books which explore art history and empire as well as works by Brown Symposium speakers.

Graduating Seniors' Legacy Selections

An exhibit of new books chosen by our Senior class Library Assistants in commemoration of their work for the library and for their upcoming graduation. Thanks again, Seniors!

In the Periodicals Reading Room


Jean Lafitte
Paper: From Pulp to Print

An exhibit by Barrett Valdes '11 in partial fulfillment of the requirements for an independent study with Professor Green-Musselman.

In the library foyer. For more information, contact Kathryn Stallard, Special Collections, x 1221.

Winners and Finalists
2009 National Book Awards



In the Literary Societies Alcove

Jean Lafitte
Ancient Israeli Oil Lamps,
circa 1000 BCE - 200 CE


collected by the late Dr. E. H. Steelman, Professor Emeritus, Religion Department

The exhibit is in a case outside the entrance to Special Collections, room 254

Exhibit by history major, Barrett Valdes, '11, who designed custom supports for the lamps.


books

"TEXANA: Selected works from the Edward A. Clark Collection and Special Collection"

Curated by Meredith Henry '12.

In the second floor foyer outside the Special Collections reading room. Please enter via the library's Administrative Office, Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30.



Faculty Spotlight - Department of Music

Each semester, we spotlight a Southwestern academic department. For Spring, 2010 we are featuring the publications of faculty members in the Department of Music.

In the Periodicals Reading Room



books


"One Book, One Case, One Exhibit"

The University community is invited to select a book from Special Collections to exhibit in a special case on the second floor of the library. Special Collections staff will help with exhibit preparation. The selector is encouraged to create a poster and text to accompany the work. Students, who might be able to do this as part of a class, are especially encouraged to participate!

Current exhibit: Friendship's Offering: Gift Books from Special Collections

Curated by Carolina Mendoza, '13.



Let's go to College!

Life at Southwestern "back in the day" featuring photos and artifacts from Special Collections.

In the First Floor display case, next to Coffee Bar






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