Rare Book Room Exhibit: The French Connection

The A.M. Todd Rare Book Room presents "The French Connection."

Exhibit dates: September 21st - November 24th, 2009
(exhibit closed September 29th - October 8th)

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and
by appointment.

For more information, contact Paul Smithson at
smithson@kzoo.edu or 269 337-7147.



For more information on the A.M. Todd Rare Book Room:
http://www.kzoo.edu/is/library/rarebook/index.html

Rare Book Room Exhibit: The French Connection

The A.M. Todd Rare Book Room presents "The French Connection."

Exhibit dates: September 21st - November 24th, 2009
(exhibit closed September 29th - October 8th)

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and
by appointment.

For more information, contact Paul Smithson at
smithson@kzoo.edu or 269 337-7147.



For more information on the A.M. Todd Rare Book Room:
http://www.kzoo.edu/is/library/rarebook/index.html

Rare Book Room Program Tues. May 5th

The A.M. Todd Rare Book Room presents "Napoleon's Egypt,"
an exhibit of an original edition of the monumental 19th century text "Description de l'Egypte."

In connection with this exhibition, the A.M. Todd Rare Book Room
is hosting a special event on May 5th at 4:00pm in Upjohn Library Commons, Room 308.

Drs. David Barclay, History, and Kathleen Smith, French, will speak briefly about the exhibit. Dr. Barclay will present the history of Bonaparte's Egyptian expedition; Dr. Smith will talk about the phenomenon of "orientalism," the West's cultural construction of
the non-West, which originated in part with this expedition.
The presentations will be followed by a visit to the exhibit
with Mr. Paul Smithson, its curator.

Exhibit dates: March 30th - April 10th, April 27th - May 15th, and
May 26th - June 5th, 2009
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
and by appointment.

For more information, contact Paul Smithson at smithson@kzoo.edu or 337-7147.




For more information on the A.M. Todd Rare Book Room:
http://www.kzoo.edu/is/library/rarebook/index.html

Rare Book Room Exhibit: Napoleon's Egypt

The A.M. Todd Rare Book Room presents "Napoleon's Egypt."

Exhibit dates: March 30th - April 10th, April 27th - May 15th, and
May 26th - June 5th, 2009
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
and by appointment.

For more information, contact Paul Smithson at smithson@kzoo.edu or 337-7147.




For more information on the A.M. Todd Rare Book Room:
http://www.kzoo.edu/is/library/rarebook/index.html

Rare Book Room Exhibit: Darwin 200

The A.M. Todd Rare Book Room presents "Darwin 200" in celebration of Charles Darwin's 200th birthday on February 12th.

Exhibit dates: January 5th – March 12th
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
and by appointment

For more information, contact Paul Smithson at smithson@kzoo.edu or 337-7147.


For more information on the A.M. Todd Rare Book Room:
http://www.kzoo.edu/is/library/rarebook/index.html

Rare Book Room Exhibit: Jim Dine: Collaborations with the Arion Press

The A.M. Todd Rare Book Room is offering an exhibit entitled "Jim Dine: Collaborations with the Arion Press." This exhibit showcases the works of American Pop Art leader Jim Dine, whose works range from poetry and performance art to painting and printing.

Hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 1 PM to 3 PM until May 10; other times by appointment. For more information, contact Paul Smithson (smithson@kzoo.edu or 337-7147).

Rare Book Room Exhibit: Ornithological Works of John Gould

The A.M. Todd Rare Book Room is offering an exhibit entitled "Gould's Passion: The Ornithological Works of John Gould." This exhibit showcases some of the most interesting and beautiful works in the Rare Book Room.

Hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 1 PM to 3 PM until March 8; other times by appointment. Visit more than once, as the plates displayed will change over time. For more information, contact Paul Smithson (smithson@kzoo.edu or 337-7147).

Rare Book Room Fall Quarter Hours

The A.M. Todd Rare Book Room is offering a display titled "William Morris and the Arts and Crafts Movement." Hours for Fall quarter are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 1 PM to 3 PM; other times by appointment. For more information, contact Paul Smithson (smithson@kzoo.edu or 337-7147).