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Special Collections sponsors many programs for the public. These include exhibits, speakers, book signings, book sales, and receptions. Many of our programs are sponsored by our Library Friends and most events are free and open to the public.

For more information about any of our programs, please call us at 504-865-5685. We look forward to seeing you in Special Collections soon.

Current events include:

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Howard-Tilton Memorial Library’s annual library book sale will be held November 12-14, 2004, in Jones Hall. Eagerly anticipated as a source of often hard-to-find books, the library's annual Fall book sale helps raise much needed collection development funds for the library while making available books to the general public at extremely low prices.

Subjects run the gamut from architecture to zoology. Prices will be $5 for a hardback, $2 for paperbacks, and $1 for pocket books and phonograph records. Prices are reduced 50% each day. As a result, the Sunday prices will be $1.25 for a hardback, $0.50 for a paperback and $0.25 for pocket books and records. There is also a small section of better, higher priced works.

The library’s annual book sale is a favorite with local dealers, so come early for the best books. Times are Nov 12, noon to 6:00 ; Nov 13, 10:00 to 5:00 ; and Nov 14, noon to 5:00 .

The book sale will take place on the first floor of Joseph Merrick Jones Hall ( 6801 Freret Street , across the street from the main library). For more information call Special Collections at (504) 865-5685.

 

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The Tulane Science Fiction and Fantasy Collection: an Online Exhibit
In recognition of Kenneth Owen's recent organization of the Special Collection Division's Science Fiction and Fantasy Collection, we invite you to view a small online exhibit of selections from our holdings. A full index to the Science Fiction and Fantasy Collection is available in our reading room.

 

bulletThe Tulane Carnival Collection: an Online Exhibit
This exhibit showcases a selection of original float designs, original costume designs, invitations, and dance cards from the Tulane Manuscripts Department's extensive carnival collection.

 

bulletRiverboats and Jazz: an Online Exhibit
Created by Bruce Boyd Raeburn, Ph.D., Curator of our Hogan Jazz Archive, this online exhibit combines antique photographs from Special Collections and scholarly text to explore the connection between dance music and riverboats on the Mississippi.

 

bulletThe Treasures of Tulane
Located in the Special Collections Reading Room on the second floor of Jones Hall, this rotating exhibit showcases some of the rarely seen treasures from our collections.



bulletThe Civil War Roundtable of New Orleans
The New Orleans Civil War Roundtable meets regularly on the campus of Tulane University. Each dinner meeting features a noted authority on Civil War history. For information on attending one of their meetings or joining, contact Bill Meneray, 504-865-5685.
   
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