This February, Special Collections and Archives will unveil a new exhibit on the fourth floor of Cabell Library focused on forms of student activism throughout VCU’s history.
The Health Sciences Library is excited to announce the opening of a new photo gallery, "Frame of Mind: Beyond the Classroom"
Adèle Clark (1882-1983), artist and art educator, championed the rights of women and promoted the arts in Virginia. Clark was a founding member of the Virginia women's suffrage movement and longtime president of the Virginia League of Women Voters. She was a progressive reformer, lobbyist and lifelong advocate for racial cooperation.
Zine exhibit explores wellness themes and creative expressions from the pandemic
Respected poet Larry Levis (1946–1996) taught at VCU at the time of his death. His work continues to influence poets. This exhibit explores his writing process, examining multiple drafts of the same poem.
These highlights from the Medical Artifacts Collection housed in Special Collections and Archives at the Health Sciences Library include surgical instruments, uniforms and medical furniture related to the history of Virginia health care.
This collection includes photographs and other materials from longtime VCU professor and supporter Edward H. Peeples, Jr., Ph.D. (1935–2019), documenting the racially motivated closing of schools in Prince Edward County, Va.
Theresa Pollak (1899–2002) was a Richmond-born artist and educator instrumental in the founding of the VCU School of the Arts. This exhibit explores her life and work and her impact on VCU history.
Cut and Fold: Paper Engineering in the Collection introduces basic paper book structures, provides do-it-yourself instructions, and highlights examples of paper engineering from VCU Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives.
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