Category Archives: Rare Books

For the love of (old) books: Cornell University Kroch Library Division of Rare & Manuscript Collections

Labor Day weekend is an omen of the new school year. It’s an exciting time of year for those who love books. Last fall Lindsay Debach shared this adventure on the campus of Cornell University when she toured the unique collection of manuscripts and rare books. This fall Lindsay begins her graduate students in EnglishContinue Reading

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For the Love of (Old) Books: Cornell’s Rare & Manuscript Collection

Remember creating time capsules in elementary school? Perhaps you had to imagine what you would place inside: a front page of the daily newspaper, a cassette tape, or maybe a favorite toy? Such a capsule exists at the special collections department at Cornell University-but instead of relying on a shoebox full of ancient knick knacks,Continue Reading

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