Chapman University’s Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections & Archives is proud to host four new exhibitions! Located on the fourth floor of Leatherby Libraries, these exhibitions cover a range of topics, from silent films to miniature books: Chapman and Freemasonry: Masonic Treasures from the Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives
Looking for a fun summer activity here in Orange? Look no further! Visit the Leatherby Libraries at Chapman University! Spend your time on campus exploring our many exhibits and displays. Ranging from our Tiki in Orange County exhibit to our display of Chapman University staff artwork in the Leatherby Libraries’ Hall of Art, there is
The Leatherby Libraries is excited to host the book launch and signing for, Louie, Take a Look at This! My Time with Huell Howser by Luis Fuerte and David Duron. Join us on Saturday, April 15, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Huell Howser Archives, Leatherby Libraries, Lower Level. Huell Howser, the
Do your bookshelves at home have a theme? Whether it’s about scholarly monographs or sci-fi novels, collections of poetry or collections of comics, any book collection is welcome in the Leatherby Libraries’ annual Book Collection Contest. The John and Margaret Class Student Book Collection Contest was established by Margaret Class in memory of her husband, John, to inspire students to
Chapman University and Pacific Symphony join forces again to present the annual INTERPLAY Festival of music, culture and ideas. With many events free and open to the public, the festival offers audiences a fascinating in-depth look at a particular facet of our culture that will entertain, enlighten, illuminate and inspire. This year we celebrate California’s
Located in Cherry Valley, the Edward-Dean Museum has recently released a new exhibit focusing on children’s literature. Running through October 29th, the exhibition, “Once Upon a Time – A Tale of Children’s Literature“, hopes to educate the community on the importance of early reading and the overall evolution of children’s literature. We are very excited
The Frank Mt. Pleasant Special Collections and Archives is home to the rare and unique artifacts at Chapman University. Always pursuing the best way to take care of their materials, the library hosted a box making workshop last week. “This workshop was born out of interest and necessity,” said Stephanie George, Special Collections and Archives Librarian. Many of their archival
Located in the Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives, the newest exhibit, “The Spirit of our Leaders: Presidents of Chapman University” has recently been installed. This exhibit was curated by Chloe Van Stralendorff, Special Collections Intern, in celebration of the upcoming inauguration of President Daniele C. Struppa. The exhibit features various archived materials
Several months ago, while working on another project, I came across a letter regarding the remains of Fireman First Class Robert Orville Carver, USN, killed in a torpedo attack on the U.S.S. Mt. Vernon during WWI. It reads: The cause of his death being a violent explosion, you can realize that the condition of his
400 Years of Mysticism: Selections from the Merle Bobzien Collection is one of the newest displays housed in the Frank Mt. Pleasant Library in Leatherby Libraries. This collection of sixteenth through nineteenth century books explores the topics of magic, sorcery, prophecies, witchcraft, apparitions, spirits, astrology, and physiognomy. Curated by Merle Bobzien, a private Southern California