A battered box. An invitation to a bull fight to celebrate Chilean Independence Day. A slightly worn uniform of heavy blue wool, found with a turkish cigarette in the pocket of its jacket. A game called Swiss Sticks. These are a few of the items displayed in our new exhibition on Christopher Robinson, who served … Señor Americanus: Lincoln’s Man in Peru
Learn about the University Archives’ diverse collection of museum objects and how it supplements the printed record. Join University Archives staff to enjoy a tangible glimpse of the lives of students, alumni, and faculty. March 22, 2011, at noonLownes Room, John Hay Library
Dr. Vartan Gregorian "Information and Knowledge in an Age of Technology" Introduction by President Ruth J. Simmons Reception to follow at the John Hay Library Thursday, March 17, 2011 4 PM Sayles Hall, Brown University In honor of the centennial celebration of the John Hay Library, Dr. Vartan Gregorian will address “Information and Knowledge in … Dr. Vartan Gregorian on “Information and Knowledge in an Age of Technology”, 3/17 at 4 pm, Sayles Hall
The John Hay Library is delighted to welcome Christopher Geissler as a Project Archivist. Christopher will be working on a two-year project funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). The John Hay Library was awarded grant funds to raise awareness of a number of significant collections, papers, and records held in Manuscripts … Welcome Christopher Geissler
A volume of John James Audubon’s master work, The Birds of America, is on display on the main floor of the John Hay Library. Each plate will be on display for only one month. This month’s bird is the “Lesser Redpoll”. This elephant folio edition of The Birds of America, bound in six volumes, was … Audubon’s Lesser Red-Poll on display
Didier Civil’s papier-mache masks are on display at the John Hay Library November 10 – 12, 2010. This exhibit is held in conjunction with the Haitian Studies Association Conference which will take place at Brown Nov. 10-13. Born in Jacmel, Haiti, where Carnival masks are part of a long tradition, Didier Civil represents Haitian cultural … Haitian Masks on display at the John Hay
A volume of John James Audubon’s master work, The Birds of America, is on display on the main floor of the John Hay Library. Each plate will be on display for only one month. This month’s bird is the “Cock of the Plains”. This elephant folio edition of The Birds of America, bound in six … Audubon’s Cock of the Plains on Display at John Hay Library
At noon on Oct 28, in the Lownes Room, John Hay Library Curators will discuss the significance of this translation of Poe’s The Raven and of related items in the John Hay collections which illustrate the influence of Poe on French symbolist poets. The Raven, translated into French by Stéphane Mallarmé, with lithographs by Manet, … Focus on Special Collections: Le Corbeau
The revised Web edition of the History and Guide to Special Collections is now available. In this guide, the author, Sam Streit, presents highlights of the John Hay Library collections from the University’s inception to the present. This Web publication which is beautifully illustrated will also be available in print later on this fall to … History & Guide to Special Collections
Melton Prior was one of the leading special artists in late Victorian Britain. He worked for the Illustrated London News from the early 1870’s until 1904 covering many events around the world especially wars. Having an ability to quickly sketch the scenes before him, his drawings were sent back to London where they were engraved … Melton Prior (1845-1910) Exhibit
