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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.

The Sword is Mightier than the Penn

Special Collections does not normally buy football programs, but we couldn’t resist this wonderful pairing of the Marquis de Lafayette and William Penn on the program cover for the November 10, 1923 game against the University of Pennsylvania.

Guide to New Jersey Artist Helen Frank's Master Prints Debuts

Special Collections is pleased to announce the launch of a web guide to Frank's master prints at Lafayette College. Donated by the artist and her husband, Sid Frank, Lafayette College class of 1949, the collection of over one thousand prints represents seven decades of work and a remarkable array of printmaking techniques.

Rauschenberg’s Opal Gospel Donated to Special Collections

One of the most important multiples created by the great modern artist Robert Rauschenberg has been donated to Special Collections by the Louise Moore Pine Estate. The Opal Gospel has been called “a masterpiece encompassing all of the elements Rauschenberg is best known for—found imagery, word art, and mixed media collage.”