The May 2008 exhibit in the first floor exhibit cases, Founders Memorial Library,
highlights 400 years of American cuisine. From Colonial times, the
United States has had many culinary influences. The exhibit includes books from
the Rare books collection and other interesting and unusual cookbooks from
the library's main collection. Do you know what ingredients were used in the early ketchups,
how to dress a turtle for the table, or the method for roasting a pig? There are also food trivia questions, food histories, facsimiles of menus and more. A bibliography of the exhibit is available here.
Contact: Elizabeth Fenwick, 815-753-9863
or Mary Grosch, 815-753-0991
Periodicals Area exhibit- 1st floor
An exhibit honoring the University Libraries graduating student workers.
Contact: Lesly Schoo, 815-753-9848
Rare Books and Special Collections exhibit- 4th floor
Works related to the life, scholarship, and collecting of Martin Kallich
as part of the dedication of the Martin Kallich Rare Books Gallery
Contact: Lynne Thomas, 815-753-0255
Southeast Asia Collection exhibits- 4th floor
Life of Buddha
presents different depictions of the life of Buddha including beautifully illustrated
books and some children’s books.
Textiles of Southeast Asia
This display consists of various clothing items from Southeast Asia. Included are
longyis, shirts, and dresses from Burma and the Philippines.
Fairy Tales from Southeast Asia
contact: Hao Phan, 815-753-1809
