Waubonsee Community College

The Newberry 125, stories of our collection, introduction by David Spadafora

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 26-27) and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

The Newberry 125

bibliographycatalogs

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introduction by David Spadafora

stories of our collection

To mark its 125th anniversary, the Newberry has assembled one hundred and twenty-five of its most significant objects in one beautifully illustrated volume. Arranged in order to tell both the story of the library as an institution and its collecting history, The Newberry 125 covers a great breadth of topics including: American culture throughout the ages; the history of Chicago and the Midwest; geography and exploration; religion; music and dance; Medieval and Renaissance studies; and the indigenous peoples of North America. Each of the highlighted items has been photographed in stunning full color and is accompanied by a brief description, its call number, and a concise yet informative essay by a Newberry curator, librarian, or researcher, on the object's importance to the collection."--Amazon.com

Introduction : the Newberry idea / David Spadafora, President and Librarian -- American history and culture -- American Indians and indigenous peoples -- Chicago and the Midwest -- Genealogy and family history -- History of the book -- Maps, travel, and exploration -- Medieval, Renaissance, and early modern culture -- Music and dance -- Religion -- About the authors -- Acknowledgments

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