Since the 15th century, artists have partnered with writers and book binders to create beautifully illustrated books. The earliest European tomes were devotionals, enriched by illuminated letters and hand-colored woodblock… Keep reading
Past Library Exhibit
Books as Art: Artist’s Books
Come on Along: Lamar Alexander’s Journey as Governor
Tennesseans elected a 39-year old Republican new-comer to the state’s highest office in 1979. But on the eve of his inauguration, Lamar Alexander faced a critical decision: agree to an… Keep reading
Toni Morrison: An American Literary Treasure
“My challenge to the young people is to pick up where this generation has left off to create a world where every man, woman and child is not limited, except… Keep reading
Preparatory Academies and Vanderbilt University
When Vanderbilt University was established in 1873, there were few schools in Tennessee designed to prepare students for college. Of the dozens of schools that sprung up around Vanderbilt over the next… Keep reading
Presidential Inaugural Speeches 1969-2013
The Presidential Inaugural Speeches exhibit curated by M. Brielle Harbin features the inaugural speeches from President Richard Nixon to President Barack Obama. This exhibit provides an overview of the history and format… Keep reading
From A to B
From A to B is a site specific installation created by artist Myranda Bair for the Central Library Food for Thought Café. The installation consists of 13 dioramas housed in… Keep reading
C.B. Notes
Baudelaire Notes Letter to Pellerin First page of a letter to Pellerin, dated and signed by Charles Baudelaire, February 24, 1959 “I Owe You” “I owe you”, written, dated, signed… Keep reading
The Book as Art: Beautiful Books
While a book can be an object that conveys a specific type of information; the many parts of that object may be combined to create a treasured piece of art…. Keep reading
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 the world’s greatest observer of his time, Barnard began his… Keep reading
Vanderbilt Libraries Campus Collections 2012
You will find exhibits on this and the second floor along with interactive touch screens where you can learn more about the objects on display and others in our collections…. Keep reading
