Exhibits
Visit us in the Maryland Room Gallery on Hornbake Library's 1st Floor. Directions and hours. Open free to the public.
How We Might Live: The Vision of William Morris
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This exhibit examines the life and vision of inspirational firebrand William Morris (1834-1896), focusing on his written works, political activism and artistic endeavors. Featuring The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer printed by Kelmscott Press in 1896, How We Might Live also showcases rare books, pamphlets and ephemera from Special Collections at the University of Maryland Libraries. Available September 2012-July 2013. |
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About the Exhibition Program
The Special Collections exhibition program features thematic displays of our unique materials in the Maryland Room Gallery and in the smaller public spaces throughout Hornbake Library building.
The exhibits focus on a wide range of subjects and are composed of books, manuscripts, ephemera, three-dimensional objects, and multi-media items. Special Collections also sponsors a number of outreach programs in support of our major Maryland Room Gallery exhibits.
