Continuing our annual tradition of showcasing the books, this year’s exhibit reflects on the enduring popularity of Moore’s poem through its visual and narrative structure.
Past Exhibits
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The Nancy H. Marshall “A Visit from St. Nicholas” Collection
December 6, 2016 to January 15, 2017 -
April 26, 2016 to December 11, 2016By considering Lady Skipwith’s ownership of books, how her library differed from those of men, and what it allowed her to do, we gain some insight into the intellectual life of elite women during an important period of American history.
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August 4, 2016 to November 30, 2016This exhibit features student artwork from Chinese calligraphy courses taught at William & Mary in MLL's Chinese Studies Program.
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The Measure of a Family
October 21, 2016 to November 30, 2016The Cabell Family Papers in Swem’s Special Collections Research Center include correspondence, publications, genealogical records, literary manuscripts, accounts and land transactions, dating from 1693 to 1958.
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August 29, 2016 to November 2, 2016This year, William & Mary’s Earl Gregg Swem Library marks its 50th birthday. Taken from the University Archives Photograph Collection, the images in this exhibit show the planning, construction, and opening of Swem Library in 1966.
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November 3, 2015 to October 31, 2016This exhibit features publications and research from current faculty members in the English Department.
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A Glimpse into the Past and Present Archaeology of the College of William & Mary
October 3, 2016 to October 31, 2016This exhibit is a photographic glimpse into the archaeology of the College of William and Mary over the last 70 years.
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Up in Flames
December 17, 2015 to June 30, 2016In the late seventeenth century, colleges usually built their library collections from donations, not college funds. The main donor for William & Mary’s first library was Francis Nicholson, the royal governor of Virginia, who gave over 200 volumes in 1698.
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Artisan, Scholar, Soldier, Historian
June 10, 2015 to June 12, 2016Featuring documents, photographs, and selected ceramic works from the Joseph Palin Thorley Papers in Swem Library’s Special Collections Research Center, this exhibit provides unique insights into the many facets of his life as an artisan, scholar, soldier, and historian.
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William & Mary Athletics Display
June 15, 2015 to June 12, 2016Tribe Pride: William & Mary Athletics Display uses photographs, artifacts, and publications housed in the University Archives to showcase history of intercollegiate sports at William & Mary.