Monthly Archives: August 2012

RBSC Firestone Closed for Labor Day Holiday – Will Reopen on Fall Hours Schedule

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Rare Books and Special Collections

RBSC will be closed for the Labor Day holiday, Monday, September 3, 2012.  We will reopen on Tuesday, September 4th.  At this time, our fall hours will begin. Galleries -Main, Milberg, and Cotsen 9:00-5:00 pm Monday-Friday 12:00-5:00 pm Saturday-Sunday Research … Continue reading →

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Optical Devices on Display in the RBSC Reception Area

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Rare Books and Special Collections

Optical Devices are now on display in the reception area at the end of the Main Gallery in Firestone. The displays are viewable when reception is open on Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 pm until August 31, 2012.  Beginning on September 4, 2012 … Continue reading →

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Mudd is in the New York Times!

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Rare Books and Special Collections

The New York Times recently ran an article about how universities are using YouTube to introduce college life and academic expectations to students.  Dan Linke, University Archivist and Curator of Public Policy Papers of Mudd Library, is featured in this short clip … Continue reading →

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Art Walk, TODAY, August 2nd from 5-8 pm

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Rare Books and Special Collections

Exhibitions “The Election for Woodrow Wilson’s America”, Milberg Gallery, Firestone Library, 2nd floor “A Fine Addition: New & Notable Acquisitions in Princeton’s Special Collections”, Main Gallery, Firestone Library, 1st floor  On display In Cotsen’s lobby case, there will be a rare … Continue reading →

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Cotsen Children’s Library Participates in Scavenger Hunt – August 2nd, 5-7 pm

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Rare Books and Special Collections

Although the Cotsen gallery is currently closed due to the Firestone library renovation, they are participating in the Historical Society of Princeton’s scavenger hunt for kids as part of the August Artwalk. The first stop in Special Collections is the Cotsen … Continue reading →

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