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The 1966 Florence Flood: An Eyewitness Account

Art historians David G. Wilkins and Ann Thomas Wilkins discuss their impressions of the flood, show their photos of the devastation, and recount their experiences drying books and distributing aid to Florentines.

Florence Under Water: Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Great Flood

Photographs from the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florence document the catastrophic flood of the Arno River in 1966 that damaged or destroyed countless buildings, magnificent works of art, and priceless manuscripts in the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance

Florence: Days of Destruction (1966) Film Screening

The 50th Anniversary Film Screening of Florence: Days of Destruction (1966), a documentary film by Franco Zeffirelli, will be shown on October 13, 2016 at the Landis Cinema, Buck Hall, Williams Arts Campus.

Marquis de Lafayette Birthday Event

Tuesday, September 6, Gendebien Room, Skillman Library, 4:15 pm. BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR ALL!
Join us for a special screening of the play "Lafayette," by British playwright Ian Curteis, which is dramatically woven from the letters exchanged between Gilbert du Motier Marquis de Lafayette, the French hero of the American Revolution, and his young wife, Adrienne de Noailles, during his time in America, 1777-1780. (Run Time 54:13) The screening will be followed by a video discussion with the playwright, director, and actors, moderated by Ann Alter, historian of 18th century France. (Run Time 17:50)

Shakespeare 400

Skillman Library marks the quatercentenary year since Shakespeare's death in 1616 with an exhibit of artists' books and fine press limited editions from Special Collections.