Dispatches from the Newberry stacks, where millions of historic items are ready to be discovered—and blogged about.
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In its early days, the library acquired two editions of the first published work on the flora and fauna of North America.
Two historic Chicago institutions, two shows on political satire.
George P.A. Healy painted Arthur, Grant, Lincoln, and many more.
Revolutionary War letter dated October 26, 1778, has tie to Jean Baptiste Pointe de Sable.
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Did you ever wonder what the “Dance of Death” sounded like?
Newberry visitors craft ancient Mesoamerican paper.
A young falcon captivated Newberry staff and patrons alike.
Works in the Newberry’s collection informed a peculiar item in the "Winging It" exhibition.