Bentley 35th Anniversary
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Collecting Stories: 35 Years of the Bentley Rare Book Museum (2021) pays homage to the journey of acquiring books that is often forgotten or overlooked.2024-03-29T05:36:05ZBentley 35th Anniversary Exhibition Catalog
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Bentley 35th Anniversary Exhibition Catalog
Williams, JoyEllen.
Exhibition Catalog for Collecting Stories: 35 Years of the Bentley Rare Book Museum exhibit.
2021-09-22T18:59:25ZRobert Williams Interview Clips, July 29, 2021
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Robert Williams Interview Clips, July 29, 2021
Williams, JoyEllen
Collection of clips from an oral history interview with Mr. Robert Williams done on July 29, 2021.
A selection of five clips from an oral history interview with Mr. Robert Williams conducted on July 29, 2021. In the first clip, Mr. Williams answers the question of "Why are books important?" with the following clips then covering a variety of topics. Such topics include his earliest recollections of books as a child, how to be a great book collector on a budget, the importance of "condition" when collecting rare books, and finally Mr Williams wishes for the future of the rare book collection.
2021-08-25T15:27:26ZFred D. Bentley Sr. Interview Clips, March 25, 2011
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Fred D. Bentley Sr. Interview Clips, March 25, 2011
Rucker, Amanda E.; Bossinger, Amanda.
Collection of clips from an oral history interview with Mr. Fred D. Bentley Sr. conducted on March 25, 2011.
A selection of clips from an oral history interview with Mr. Fred D. Bentley Sr. conducted on March 25, 2011. In the first clip Mr. Bentley Sr. discusses the genesis of his book collecting efforts, which involved the first appearance of Oliver Twist published in Bentley’s Miscellany. The second clip covers the original purpose of the rare book room and provides some details of its creation. The third clip Mr. Bentley addresses the décor of the rare book room, talks about one of his favorite pieces, and discusses the overall pride he feels over the space.
2021-08-10T17:47:40Z