The rare book collection contributes to the educational program of the college by introducing students to unique primary source materials in the context of their academic course work and through regularly scheduled public exhibitions.
Winter 2026 Exhibit
The A.M. Todd Rare Book Room proudly announces the opening of its Winter exhibit, “Fairy Tales, Fables, and Folklore” running from January 5 – March 16, 2026. The exhibit is open to visitors Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00 – 5:00 pm and other times by appointment.
From oral traditions to the stories we tell our children at night, storytelling has always been a quintessential part of the human experience. Stemming from cultural traditions and mythology, the narratives we are told trace morals, expectations, and histories that reflect values of the modern day. In this exhibit, quintessential fables, folkloric stories, and familiar fairy tales are brought together in a display that demonstrates the importance of storytelling. Presentations of classic books such as La Fontaines Fables, The Jungle Book, and Grimm’s Fairy Tales, are shown as historical timepieces revealing cultural identity, social values, and the power of narrative that affects our views of society today.
