Salisbury Library Open House

Jan 30, 2020

Book of Hours, 15th century handwritten manuscript featuring gold leaf and colored decoration

Event Information

Title: Salisbury Library Open House
Time: 4–6 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020
Place: Burling First Floor Lounge (remarks and intro), then Burling lower level in Special Collections, Burling Conference Room, and Print and Study Room

View a selection of the rare books and manuscripts recently acquired from Salisbury House in Des Moines. Materials in the collection date from 1122 CE through the mid-20th century.

The event will begin at 4 p.m. with remarks and light refreshments in Burling Lounge. Visitors will then proceed to the lower level of Burling Library where materials will be on display. This event is free and open to the public. Burling Library is handicap accessible.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Grinnell College Special Collections and Archives