For those of you who are interested in a pioneer in librarianship and
museology, please see below the announcement from our own Bill Dane, the
head of special collections at the Newark Public Library.
Sbmitted by William A. Peniston, Ph.D., Manager of Library and Archives,
The Newark Museum.
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A Sesquicentennial Celebration to Honor John Cotton Dana
The Newark Public Library Pays Him Tribute
Coming to the Main Library July 1 - August 31, 2006 Second Floor Gallery
Curated by William J. Dane and Bruce E. Ford
Panel Discussion
Civic Life in Newark: The Legacy of John Cotton Dana Thursday, July 13,
2006 6:00 pm Centennial Hall
* Ezra Shales, Assistant Professor, Alfred University
* Wilma J. Grey, Director, The Newark Public Library
* Mary Sue Sweeney Price, Director, The Newark Museum
* Steven J. Diner, Provost, Rutgers University-Newark
Reception and Gallery Tours to follow.
RSVP by July 6, 2006 by calling 973-733-7793.
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August 19 marks the sesquicentennial of the birth of John Cotton Dana,
the second director of The Newark Public Library, a nationally respected
leader in the fields of librarianship and museum studies, and for almost
three decades the primary agent for the advancement of education and
culture in Newark.
The exhibition will focus on Dana's multi-faceted contributions to the
city of Newark.
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