Vanderbilt University Libraries are remembering one of America’s most beloved writers with the exhibit “Mark Twain: An American Original,” now on display in Special Collections through June 30. The exhibit… Keep reading
Exhibits
Vanderbilt’s Mark Twain exhibit on display as part of Twain and Twang
“Community Outpost” on Display in front of Central Library
Q. What are those colorful stairs in front of the library? A. http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/myvu/news/2009/10/07/art-makes-place-continues-on-vanderbilt-campus.93214
New Exhibit in Divinity Library
The Divinity Library has a new exhibit featuring Charles Soong, one of Vanderbilt’s Alums from the 1880’s. Mr. Soong and his family are often regarded as “republican China’s first family.”… Keep reading
Exhibit of Japanese Artist’s Works in Divinity Library
The Divinity Library is pleased to have recently received three pieces on loan from the Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery. All three pieces are compositions by the Japanese artist, Sadao… Keep reading
Special Collections’ Online Exhibit: Edward Emerson Barnard – Star Gazer
Born into extreme poverty prior to the Civil War, Edward Emerson Barnard rose to prominence as an astronomer. Credited as being the world’s greatest observer, Barnard began his career at… Keep reading
Eskind Biomedical Library makes rare book available online
The Eskind Biomedical Library at Vanderbilt University Medical Center announces the first in a series of online, 3D page-turning volumes from its collection of rare books on the history of… Keep reading
Library makes groundbreaking interviews available for the first time.
“Who Speaks for the Negro,” is a newly created database and website, that includes digital audio of interviews Robert Penn Warren made in preparation for his 1965 book of the same… Keep reading
Civil War on Exhibit in Special Collections
From the first of April until the end of August 2007, Special Collections and University Archives will feature a Civil War exhibit entitled, “Gone But Not Forgotten: Civil War… Keep reading
World War II Online Exhibit from Special Collections
Special Collections just posted a new World War II Online Exhibit on the exhibits page. The home page for the exhibit is http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/speccol/exhibits/ww2/ww2.shtml. Here’s a description of the exhibit from… Keep reading