Exhibit Sneak Peek

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The College Archives has a new exhibit space located on the 3rd floor of the Montante Family Library.  The first exhibit, David Copperfield: Dickens’ Favorite Child will open in a few weeks.  Below are a few sneak peek images of the space renovation and items featured in the exhibit.

Dickens at the time of Copperfield publication, 1850.

Dickens at the time of Copperfield publication, 1850.

Uriah Heep, from Frederick Barnard's Character Sketches from Dickens.

Uriah Heep, from Frederick Barnard's Character Sketches from Dickens.

Exhibit area, 3rd floor of Montante Family Library

Exhibit area, 3rd floor of Montante Family Library

Map and engraving of Covent Garden and Drury Lane theater district, London. From London Illustrata.

Map and engraving of Covent Garden and Drury Lane theater district, London. From London Illustrata.

David Copperfield 1st edition, in original wrappers

David Copperfield 1st edition, in original wrappers

Dr. Henry Lappin, D'Youville College professor. Lappin recommended the library purchase David Copperfield in 1927.

Dr. Henry Lappin, D'Youville College professor. Lappin recommended the library purchase David Copperfield in 1927.


 

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