On Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 4 p.m. in the Lownes Room of the John Hay Library, Rob Emlen will discuss his newly-published book Imagining the Shakers, based in part on research in the Hay’s Special Collections. The Evolving Image of Shaker Life In the half century between 1830 and 1880, the American public encountered … Event | The Evolving Image of Shaker Life with Rob Emlen
Bookplates are also known as “ex libris” and include a name, motto, and motif. Decorated pieces of paper found on the inside of books, ex libris have practical, historical and social associations that trace back to 15th century Germany, around the time of the invention of the printing press. They not only promote the return … Exhibit | Early American & English Bookplates 18th-20th C.
This Valentine’s Day – Friday, February 14 – let us know what you think is the greatest thing at the Library, enjoy cookies, write a love letter, explore poetry, and make a button from a special collections print. Available from 12 – 3 p.m. in these library locations: Rockefeller Library, Sorensen Family Reading Room John Hay … Event | #LibraryLove 2020
Works by Katie Bullock, Faculty, Glass, Rhode Island School of DesignJocelyne Prince, Faculty, Glass, Rhode Island School of Design Sean Salstrom, Graduate Study, Glass, Rhode Island School of Design Artists approach research differently than scientists. The freedom through which artists pursue research allows their inquiries to breed multivalent results, often seemingly unconnected results which can … Exhibit | Intercalary Event 2020
What is Love Data Week? Love Data Week is an international celebration of data, aiming to raise awareness and build a community to engage on topics related to research data management, sharing, preservation, reuse, and library-based research data services. #LoveData20 Join us and register for Brown’s Inaugural Love Data Week February 10 – 14, 2020! … Events | Love Data Week 2020
The John Hay Library is pleased to be hosting the second session of the “Viewing Topography Across the Globe” workshop, taking place on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Lownes Room of the John Hay Library. Please RSVP here to attend. Session details: “Viewing the Minassian Collection” with Shahzad Bashir (Aga Khan … Workshop | Viewing Topography Across the Globe
Thought to be designed and engraved by Revere, this print depicts the baptism of Christ, by full immersion. John the Baptist is shown holding Jesus in the Jordan River. Interpreted as the 12 Apostles watch from the bank while two pairs of angels on clouds flank the top corners. A sun with mirrored Hebrew lettering … Exhibit | Paul Revere’s <em>Buried with Him by Baptism</em>, c.1770s
On Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. in the Patrick Ma Digital Scholarship Lab at the Rockefeller Library, Scott Rettburg, Professor of Digital Culture in the department of linguistic, literary, and aesthetic studies at the University of Bergen, Norway, will give a talk entitled, “Electronic Literature: Threads of Practice and Literary Genre in Digital … Event | Scott Rettberg on Electronic Literature: Threads of Practice and Literary Genre in Digital Writing
Peruse the gallery and discover what is new and unique about Special Collections at the Hay Library. Explore recent acquisitions from the 14th century to the present through the lens of renowned Brown faculty, and gain insight into the place where the past, present and individual connect. Opening reception: Friday, November 22nd, 4-6 PM Dates: … Exhibit | Collecting with Distinction: Faculty Insights into Recent Acquisitions
Created by famous political cartoonist Thomas Nast, these eight vignettes depict a “state of the Union” featuring President Abraham Lincoln during his reelection year. Each rendering touches on a significant factor during the Civil War, which was in its fourth year and with no clear victor at the time. The double-page image, published in Harper’s … Exhibit | Thanksgiving-Day, November 24, 1864, United We Stand
