Inquiring minds want to know, and we’re happy to oblige. That’s why we’re presenting a new season of engaging (and free) public programs. This spring, we’re talking postcards, the growth and development of Mexican Chicago, revolutionary toasts, and more.
In Crossings, maps, guidebooks, travelogues, postcards, and more from the Newberry collection recreate travelers’ experiences along four historic routes: the northern and southern borders of the US, across the continent’s interior, and up and down the Mississippi River.
Ora Snyder presided over the candy empire you’ve probably never heard of. Snyder started Mrs. Snyder’s Home Made Candies in 1909, and it steadily grew and expanded across Chicago. The Ora Snyder papers, now at the Newberry, document her pioneering work making, marketing, and selling candy.
During a ceremony on May 15, 2022, Ira Glass and This American Life will receive the Newberry Library Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to the humanities.
At the heart of the Newberry is a set of collection strengths that attract a variety of readers and serve as inspiration for our public programs and academic endeavors.
