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The Rose Window has long reigned as the symbol of the Drew University Library. A dazzling array of reds and blues, it sits in singular splendor above the main entrance, aloof from any aesthetic competition in the Learning Center, the Rose Library, or the Methodist Center. These buildings excel in functionality but offer few places [...]
The Library will feature an exhibit honoring Thomas H. Kean, former governor of New Jersey (1982-1990) and president of Drew University (1990-2005), in the newly completed Thomas H. Kean Reading Room and Gallery. The exhibit will highlight items from the Governor Thomas H. Kean Collection, the Drew University Archives, and personal memorabilia belonging to the Governor, and will include material covering [...]
The Story Behind the Nestorian Cross Collection A conversation with Dr. Robert J. Bull Wednesday, March 28 4:00 p.m. Pilling Room On the second floor of the Library Dr. Robert J. Bull, Professor of Church History and Director of the Drew University Institute for Archaeological Research, Emeritus, is the author of several books written over [...]
Evolution of a Bookish Magpie: Rev. John G. McEllhenney. All are welcome to attend, February 8, 2012, at 4:00 p.m., in the Library’s Pilling Room. Light refreshments.
The Thomas H. Kean Reading Room & Gallery will transform the former lobby of the 1930s era Rose Memorial Library building. Funded by private donors, the space will honor Governor Kean, creating an exceptional reading room for the use of students. Renovation began in mid- October and is expected to be completed early in 2012.
Just in time for the 2012 submission deadline– see the last 4 years of Drew Review, Drew’s Undergraduate research journal, online!
Join us for a Conversation in the Library: Collecting Byron and Whitman. A conversation with collector Norman B. Tomlinson, Jr. Wednesday, October 12, 4:00 p.m in the Pilling Room
The first of a series of talks about literature and collecting will begin on October 12 with “A Conversation with Norman Tomlinson, Collector of Byron and Whitman.” Hosted by the Friends of the Library, Pilling Room, on the second floor of the Rose Library building, 4:00 p.m.
While working through several boxes of Drew manuscripts I came across this fascinating letter from 1804 signed by John Wesley Jarvis. Jarvis (1780-1840) was the nephew of Methodist founder John Wesley. At the age of 5, he and his family arrived in the United States from England. During the early 19th century he painted several [...]
The more I use a keyboard the less I enjoy writing script. It takes a lot of work. And, the less I write with my hands the more my handwriting looks the same as it did in my first grade writing projects at Monroe Elementary School in Conneaut, Ohio. But, I still appreciate the written [...]