The Special Collections curators spent the last year hard at work preparing the current exhibit How We Might Live: The Vision of William Morris. We felt Morris was deserving of this exhibit because of the breadth of resources concerning Morris in Special Collections and because he was such a remarkable person. The curators realized that … Continue reading Why William Morris?
How We Might Live: The Vision of William Morris has arrived at the Maryland Room Gallery in Hornbake Library. This exhibit showcases the breadth and depth of the University of Maryland Libraries’s William Morris collection while inspiring visitors to pursue a full and fulfilling life. Over the course of the coming academic year, this blog … Continue reading How We Might Live: The Vision of William Morris – Now Open!
July’s Featured Object of the Month How We Might Live: The Vision of William Morris, an exhibit highlighting the life and work of English designer and author William Morris (1834-1896), will showcase a new Morris-related item every month. Visit the Maryland Room Gallery in July to view a sample of Morris & Co. wallpaper, featuring … Continue reading ‘How We Might Live’ Features Morris & Co. Wallpaper Sample
Every month, How We Might Live: The Vision of William Morris, an exhibit highlighting the life and work of English designer and author William Morris (1834-1896), will showcase a new Morris-related item. In November, visit the exhibit to view two volumes of William Morris’ Earthly Paradise. Both feature an intricate flower and leaf motif on the … Continue reading ‘How We Might Live’ features a Binding by Morris
William Morris began designing furniture when he and bff, Edward Burne-Jones, moved into their first flat together in London (1856). They disliked the furnishings that they found so they painted them, not a solid color but with scenes from their favorite medieval tales. When Morris and his bride Jane Burden (1859) moved into their new … Continue reading Stunning! Morris & Co.
Every month, How We Might Live: The Vision of William Morris, an exhibit highlighting the life and work of English designer and author William Morris (1834-1896), will showcase a new Morris-related item. During the month of October, visit the exhibit to view a memorial poem written and printed by workers at the Kelmscott Press shortly … Continue reading ‘How We Might Live’ features a Eulogy for Morris
Every month, How We Might Live: The Vision of William Morris, an exhibit highlighting the life and work of English designer and author William Morris (1834-1896), will showcase a new Morris-related item. Visit the exhibit in September to view a unique copy of Morris’s historical novel, The Roots of the Mountains. Published by Reeves and … Continue reading ‘How We Might Live’ features Morris’s The Roots of the Mountain
Happy Maryland Day! The crowds are staying home this year while we all practice social distancing, but you can still enjoy a bit of Special Collections and University Archives fun from home! Start off with the official UMD Maryland Day activity book! You can color Testudo, play work search, create finger puppets, and lots more! … Continue reading Virtual Maryland Day 2020
With 2017 right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to reminisce on all the happenings that shaped Special Collections and University Archives in 2015! We’ve posted stories on new acquisitions, exhibits and events like Alice 150 and Maryland Day, and also UMD class visits to Special Collections and University Archives. Take a trip back in the year with the top … Continue reading A Look Back at 2016
Special Collections and University Archives in Hornbake Library is home to a wide array rare and unique literary collections. From personal papers of authors and poets to early printed works, our collections cross a variety of subjects and time periods in the literary world. Archival Collections Below are some highlights from our archival literary collections in … Continue reading Literary Special Collections
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