Colombia in the Early 20th Century

The J. León Helguera Collection of Colombiana at Vanderbilt University, is an exceptionally rich repository for students, scholars, and others, interested in the study of nineteenth and early-twentieth century Colombia…. Keep reading

The Fight for Freedom

The compelling letters, rare broadsides, and audio and video recordings in this exhibition serve as witnesses to powerful moments in America’s history. While many of the individuals who donated these… Keep reading

Picturing Our World

May 2015-June 2016 From explorers measuring a pre-industrial world to virtual worlds built with code, technological advances and human ingenuity have heightened our senses, expanding perceptions of the universe and… Keep reading

Les Fleurs Du Mal

Few books have had more impact on modern literature than Charles Baudelaire’s compendium of poems, Les Fleurs du Mal. Exploring humanity’s many contradictions, Les Fleurs du Mal’s melancholic and erotic verse ensconce… Keep reading

Colombia in the 19th Century

The J. León Helguera Collection of Colombiana at the Vanderbilt University Library includes many pamphlets from 19th-century Colombia. Through the Vanderbilt Libraries’ Dean’s Fellow program a selection of three hundred… Keep reading

The Golden Age of Sports Journalism

These legendary sports journalists shaped the Golden Age of Sports. At the height of his career, Rice was syndicated in more than 100 newspapers across the country. Russell’s career spanned over… Keep reading