Original publication, 1995

This online exhibition reflects the content of a physical exhibition that was on display in Cornell University’s Carl A. Kroch Library in 1995. The exhibition and accompanying teacher’s guide were developed through a partnership between Cornell University and the Ithaca City School District. Key 1995 project participants were Mark Dimunation (Curator of Rare Books at Cornell University Library’s Rare & Manuscript Division), Maryterese Pasquale-Bowen (teacher at Ithaca High School), and Dr. D. Fairchild Ruggles (then Visiting Assistant Professor at Cornell University).

Updated Website, 2025

This online exhibition was migrated from Cornell University Library’s Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections webpages to the CUL Online Exhibitions site in 2025.

Website Migration and Development: Emily Toner, Cornell University Library Information Technology

Curatorial Updates and Consultation: Katherine Reagan, Ernest L. Stern ’56 Curator of Rare Books & Manuscripts