The Newberry is home to a world-class collection of books, manuscripts, maps, music, and other printed materials related to the history and culture of Western Europe and the Americas. The collections span many centuries and feature items such as illuminated medieval manuscripts, rare early maps, rich genealogical resources, and the personal papers of Midwest authors.
The Newberry offers lectures and discussions with today's leading humanists, seminars and workshops, and teacher programs.
Founded in 1887, the Newberry is free and open to the public. Learn more about exploring the Newberry's rare collections at www.newberry.org.
(read less)The Newberry is home to a world-class collection of books, manuscripts, maps, music, and other printed materials related to the history and culture of Western Europe and the Americas. The collections span many centuries and feature items such as illuminated medieval manuscripts, rare early maps, rich genealogical resources, and the personal papers of Midwest authors.
The Newberry offers lectures and discussions with today's leading humanists, seminars and workshops, and teacher...
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