2004 Displays
Our Candidates, Our Choices: Campaign Expressions 1936-2004
1st Floor Reference DisplaySeptember 2004 - November 2004
Since the mid-19th century, political buttons have been a means for individuals to express their preference in political candidates or show their support for major issues. Even in today’s “electronic age,” where we have 24-hour access to images of our candidates and messages from our leaders, wearing a political button remains a simple and personal way for each of us to pledge our participation in the democratic process. Political buttons used in this display are on loan from Su Terry and David Jank.
D-Day: 60th Anniversary
1st Floor DisplayMay 2004 - July 2004
In commemoration of the sixtieth anniversary of the allied invasion of Europe on June 6th, 1944, this display honors the contributions and sacrifices of all those who served. Historic artifacts from the Library's Special Collections, along with personal items on loan from Librarian Su Terry and Dr. William Thierfelder, Associate Professor of English, document a pivotalmoment in history.
From the Sketchbook to the Stage:
An Inside Look at the World of Costume & Fashion Design
1st Floor DisplayFebruary 2004 - April 2004
This display explores the history of fashion and costume design, revealing the cultural, social, and even erotic significance that can be woven into the clothes you wear. Designed to support the Visual Arts Department's class in the History of Costume (VIS 6620), the display is made up of books drawn from the Library collection as well as design sketches and hand painted fabric swatches created by Professor Elissa Iberti for the Metropolitan Opera.
African American Contributions to American Culture
1st Floor DisplayFebruary 2004 - April 2004
Dowling College's Annual Theme Event for 2003-2004 honors African American contributions to American culture. In that spirit, the Library's second floor display area is devoted to African Americans whose work in literature, politics, science, philosophy, and the arts has influenced our world. The display includes books from the Library's reference and circulating collections, and serves to inspire further study of the lives and work of these significant individuals.
Science, Estuaries, and the Horseshoe Crab
1st Floor DisplayJune 2003- January 2004
The horseshoe crab predates most species on this planet, and this fascinating exhibit explores the many aspects of this remarkable creature. The display features artifacts, photographs, and books. Highlights include a presentation on the development of the horseshoe crab from egg to the juvenile stage and a book edited by Dowling professor John T. Tanacredi: Limulus in the Limelight: A Species 350 Million Years in the Making and in Peril?
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement
1st Floor Reference DisplayJanuary 9, 2004 - January 26, 2004
Dowling College's Annual Theme Event for 2003-2004 honors African American contributions to American culture. In that spirit, the Library's second floor display area is devoted to African Americans whose work in literature, politics, science, philosophy, and the arts has influenced our world. The display includes books from the Library's reference and circulating collections, and serves to inspire further study of the lives and work of these significant individuals.