This exhibit was installed on all four levels of the Moody Memorial Library stair hall from Summer 2023 through early January 2024. It consisted of 12 24″ x 36″ panels and one 21″ x 21″ introductory panel, grouped in sets of four.
The Book Shelf: An Exploration of Book History
This exhibit represents a curated view of the full digital publication created by students in Prof. Julie Holcomb’s Fall 2022 course, The History and Curation of Book Collections (MST 4330). This online exhibit was curated and edited by Sarah Stilwell, a first-year graduate student in the Department of Museum Studies. Sarah chose representative samples of […]
What is a book? :: A Book Arts Exhibit
This exhibit presents an opportunity to challenge our notions of what a book’s form, function, and message can be. Created by a diverse range of artists, the pieces on exhibit in “What is a book?” were curated by Associate Dean of Libraries Sha Towers (a book artist himself) whose vision and discerning eye first shaped the […]
Spotlight on Collections: The Book Arts of Peter and Donna Thomas
Peter and Donna Thomas are authors, papermakers, and book artists. They started their careers as craftspeople at Renaissance Fairs and were inspired by their experience to become artists. They built their home, a wagon in the style of a 19th century Redding Wagon, and take it across the country where they teach book arts workshops. […]
A History of Baylor’s Presidents
Throughout Baylor’s incredible history, she has been blessed by a dedicated group of leaders. These 15 Baylor Presidents have each helped guide and shape our rich learning community. Together, their tenures have propelled Baylor to heights, with each president providing their personal leadership talents and abilities. Individually, each president has had their own impact on […]