Washington and Lee University
September |
Jazz People, 1974-2007. Photographs by University Photographer Patrick Hinely '73. |
October |
Jazz People, 1974-2007. Photographs by University Photographer Patrick Hinely '73. -------- "Dr.Jenks": Celebrating William A. Jenks '39, Professor of History 1946-1983
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November |
Leyburn Library's Recipes for Success: Community Cookbooks in the Library's Special Collections. (Prepared by acquisitions librarians Laura Turner and Wanda Swartz) -------- Study Abroad Photo Exhibit and Contest. (Sponsored by the Office for International Education)
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December |
Fellowships and Grants for Students |
2008 |
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January |
The Graphic Novel (prepared by Jemma Mayer, Circulation Assistant) |
February |
Graphic Novel, cont'd |
March |
Jack Kerouac: 50th Anniversary of his Book On The Road Study Abroad Photo Exhibit and Contest. Sponsored by the Office for International Education
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April |
What Annie Wore: Fashion at the Turn of the 20th Century (Prepared by Wanda Swartz and Laura Turner). Display inspired by period photographs of librarian Ms. Annie Jo White. |
May |
What Annie Wore: Fashion at the Turn of the 20th Century (Prepared by Wanda Swartz and Laura Turner). Display inspired by period photographs of librarian Ms. Annie Jo White. |
June |
no exhibits |
July |
no exhibits |
August |
no exhibits |
All exhibits in the Main Lobby are prepared by Humanities Librarian Yolanda Merrill, unless otherwise noted.
Reference Room (Main Floor) |
Works by theWashington and Lee Art Faculty. ------- Paintings from the University Collection. ------- Washington and Lee's Rhodes Scholars. Photographs of our Rhodes Scholars. |
Boatwright Room (Level 1) |
Washington and Lee University Presidents. Photographic display. ------- The Roger Mudd Collection of First Editions of Southern Literature. (Featured authors rotate) ------- The Library of Liberty Hall. Books that survived the burning of Liberty Hall, this campus' first academic establishment. Also includes copies of scientific tools used during the time of the Academy. |
Lobby Area (Level 1) |
The 1848 Washington Printing Press. Restored in 2003 by David Clinger '55. For more information, read our online Brochure. ------- Rare Books in need of Restoration. The Friends of the Library raises money to have important rare books restored for the library. |
Stack Area (Level 1) |
Selected Japanese woodblock prints from the University Art Collection. ------- Paintings by Evelyn Dawson Wynn.
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Stack Area (Level 3) |
Come Cheer for Washington and Lee. Selected photographs from the 250th Anniversary book by Mame Warren.
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A complete list of art works in Leyburn Library is available at the Circulation Desk. "Washington and Lee Fine Arts Collection" is compiled and updated by the Reeves Center staff. The call number is FOLIO N582.L44 R4.
Please contact Yolanda Merrill if you have trouble locating art works.