Sex, Religion, and Politics: The Heterogeneous Library of John Bigelow
Title
Sex, Religion, and Politics: The Heterogeneous Library of John Bigelow
Type of Collection
Description
Curated from rare books found in the department of Special Collections and Archives, "Sex, Religion, and Politics: The Heterogeneous Library of John Bigelow" is a single case exhibit that presents a diverse assortment of books from the personal library of John Bigelow (1817-1911, UC 1835). The books on display range from 1700 to 1903, showcase eight different languages, and tell a story about how his personal and professional reading choices were partly responsible for shaping his open-mindedness and forward-thinking decision making.
Exhibition dates
January 9, 2023