Past: Kent Library Athenaeum

January 31, 2018

Dr. Joni Hand

Department of Art

“Bound for the Midwest”

In this Athenaeum presentation, Dr. Joni Hand, Associate Professor of Art History, will discuss her new book Bound for the Midwest: Medieval and Early Modern Religious Manuscripts in the Charles Luce Harrison Collection, published in October of last year. Dr. Hand will share her insight on Charles Harrison’s collecting habits and his relationship with his Book buyer, Frank Glenn. She will also discuss some of the books from the collection, focusing on unique characteristics of each. There will be a book signing immediately after the presentation. This event is free and open to the public.