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We are pleased to announce the opening of several exhibits in the Library commemorating the twenty- fifth anniversary of the University. A special exhibit, "Treasures of the UNF Library", in our Special Collections area on the third floor highlights unique items from our manuscripts and rare materials collections. Rare books on special subjects include a translation of an essay on the medicinal nature of hemlock dated 1760 and a unique pictorial German family bible dated 1889. Also on display is a limited, facsimile edition of Leonardo da Vinci's Madrid Codices, and signed books by notable authors, such as H. G. Wells and Alice Walker. The Library's local history collection is well represented with an array of fascinating items: early guide books and brochures on Jacksonville, postcards depicting local scenes, buildings and streets, UNF Press books, works of local authors Stetson Kennedy and Charles Bennett, and photographs showing their relationship to UNF.
Other library exhibits display historical artifacts and memorabilia from our University Archives, among these the UNF groundbreaking program and photographs (1971), first commence- ment materials (1973), library photo- graphs (1971+), and charter staff photographs (1971+). You will be pleased to see the University's beginnings in 1972 and beyond, of which many of you were a part. In fact, "old-timers" may be amused seeing their former selves ten, fifteen or even twenty-five years ago! The exhibits for our anniversary year will be ongoing some exhibit cases will be filled after the Women s History Month exhibit is dismantled. Come see how it all began!
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