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Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Summer 2013, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

Society Events Bring Literary World to USC..... p.1
Report of the President..... p.2
Board Members Welcomed..... p.2
Fitzgerald's Ledger is Now Online..... p.2
Learning Opportunities Abound During The Summer..... p.3
The W. Graham Arader Collection Is ‘A Transformative Gift’..... p.4
Volunteer Uses Rare Talents To Help Preserve Rare Items..... p.5
Calendar of Events..... p.6
Society’s Friends Live On Through Memorial Gifts..... p.6
David Rembert Remembers the Rise of the Thomas Cooper Society..... p.7
Society Launches High School Initiative..... p.7
Arader Creates Teaching Collection..... p.8

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Winter 2013, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

The C. Edgar and Julie Grisson Collection of Ernest Hemingway..... p.1
Current and Upcoming Exhibits..... p.2
Report from the President..... p.2
Students' Book Art is Exquisite — and Collectible..... p.3
Irvin Department Welcomes Two New Employees..... p.4
News from the Irvin Department..... p.4
Naturalist Speaks at Exhibit Opening..... p.5
In Memorium..... p.5
AP Photos Featured..... p.5
Open Gallery Events Held This Spring..... p.5
Fund Celebrates First Recipient..... p.5
Recent Gifts and Acquisitions..... p.6
Student Assistant Fund Has Been Established..... p.6
Mark Your Calendar..... p.8

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Spring 2012, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

The Thomas Cooper Medal ..... p.1
Cooper Medal Bestowed Upon Poet W.S. Merwin..... p.1
Report from the President..... p.2
Student Book Collecting Award..... p.2
From the Dean of Libraries..... p.3
Irvin Department of Rare Books and Special Collections Notable Gifts and Acquisitions for 2011-2012..... p.3
Heller Letter, Desk and Lamp..... p.4
The Salley Family Collection..... p.5
'A Salute to Patrick Scott'..... p.6
Donors to the University Libraries Treasure Acquisitions Program Fund in Honor of Dr. Patrick Scott..... p.6
'Imprints of a Nation' Exhibit is on Display..... p.7
Upcoming Exhibits..... p.7
International Society Meets at Hollings Library..... p.7
Preconference Features …

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Fall 2011, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

The Robert B. Ariail Collection of Historical Astronomy: A ‘Collection of Astonishing Proportions’..... p.1
A Very Rare Book Indeed: Researching the John Bevis Atlas..... p.2
Sudduth is New Director of Irvin Department..... p.3
Current and Upcoming Exhibits..... p.3
Special Events Held in Conjunction with English Bible Exhibit..... p.4
Department Hosts Hemingway Symposium and Exhibit..... p.4
An American Composer Explores the Work of Robert Burns..... p.5
Irvin Department of Rare Books and Special Collections Notable Gifts and Acquisitions for 2009-2011..... p.6
Rare Items Go on the Road to Teach and Inspire..... p.6
Irvin Department Contributes Companion Exhibit at the Columbia …

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Spring 2011, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

The Thomas Cooper Medal ..... p.1
Society’s Annual Meeting Features Cooper Medal Award to Larry McMurtry..... p.1
Report from the President..... p.2
Letter from the Dean of Libraries..... p.3
Thomas Cooper Society Events of 2010–2011..... p.3
The English Bible: An Exhibition for the Four Hundredth Anniversary of the King James Bible, 1611..... p.4
Irvin Department of Rare Books and Special Collections Notable Gifts and Acquisitions for 2009-2011..... p.6
Library Receives Camilla Urso Collection..... p.9
Hemingway Collection Augmented through Hallman Fund Purchases..... p.9
Irvin Department Provides Materials and Services to Many Constituents..... p.9
Beyond Domesticity: U.S. Women Writers, 1770–1915..... p.10 …

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Fall 2010, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

University Celebrates Opening of the Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library..... p.1
Current and Upcoming Exhibits..... p.2
Plaques and Rooms Recognize Special Collections Library Supporters..... p.3
Hollings Library Offers New Facilities for Teaching and Special Programs..... p.6
Recent Gifts and Acquisitions..... p.7
Irvin Department Wins Advocacy Award..... p.8
Thomas Cooper Society Officers, 2010–2011..... p.8
Thomas Cooper Society Board Members, 2010–2011..... p.8

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Spring 2010, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library Set to Open this Summer at Thomas Cooper..... p.1
The Thomas Cooper Society 2009-2010 Report of the President..... p.2
The End of an Era: 45 Years of Mezzanine Exhibitions..... p.4
New Collections, New Exhibits..... p.5
In Memoriam: Dorothy Anne Petersen Ackerman, Dorothy Katherine Payne and Mary Alice Copeland Patterson..... p.6
One Hundred Fifty Thousand Rare and Special Treasures are on the Move..... p.6
Christina Rossetti Exhibit Displayed in Thomas Cooper Library..... p.7
Recent Gift Enriches Book Arts Collection..... p.7
Student Researchers Working in Graniteville Room..... p.8
Thomas Cooper Society Officers, 2009–2010..... p.8
Thomas …

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Fall 2009, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

Libraries Receive Major Churchill Collection..... p.1
University Receives Gift of Unique Milton Portraits..... p.1
In Memoriam: Dr. Charles Brent Weasmer and The Reverend Delos Corderman..... p.3
The Thomas Cooper Society Events, 2008-2009..... p.4
Renaissance Astronomy Books Given to University..... p.5
Burns Scholar G. Ross Roy Receives Honors..... p.5
Exhibits from Rare Books and Special Collections..... p.6
"'A Use in Measured Language': An Exhibition for the Bicentenary of Alfred Tennyson”..... p.7
News Briefs..... p.7
The Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Construction Continues (photos)..... p.8
Thomas Cooper Society Officers, 2008–2009..... p.8
Thomas Cooper Society board Members, 2008–2009..... p.8

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Spring 2009, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

McNally Named Dean of University Libraries..... p.1
University Receives New Treasure..... p.1
Message from the Dean..... p.2
"Lincoln and His Legacy: A Bicentennial Exhibition"..... p.3
New Gifts: African Birds and Scots Presbyterian Writings..... p.3
University Receives Gift of Rare Catesby Title..... p.4
"Robert Burns at 250: An Exhibition from the G. Ross Roy Collection"..... p.6
"Imagining Paradise: An Exhibit for the John Milton Quatercentenary"..... p.7
Hollings Library Construction (photo)..... p.8
Thomas Cooper Society Officers, 2008–2009..... p.8
Thomas Cooper Society Board Members, 2008–2009..... p.8

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Fall 2008, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

Construction Begins on Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library..... p.1
The Thomas Cooper Society Events, 2007-2008..... p.1
A Word from the Interim Dean of Libraries..... p.2
Thomas Cooper Medal Presented to Janette Turner Hospital..... p.3
"Naturalists in South Carolina: Audubon in Context"..... p.3
Tributes to Dr. Matthew J. Bruccoli..... p.4
"Victorian Writers Remembered and Forgotten", Exhibit Mounted for Victorians Institute..... p.5
In Memoriam: Matthew J. Bruccoli..... p.5
"Pages from the Past" Exhibit Goes on the Road..... p.6
Exhibits at the Thomas Cooper Library..... p.6
Roys Augment the University's Robert Burns Collection..... p.7
News Brief..... p.8
In Memoriam: Charles J. …

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Spring 2008, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

Thomas Cooper Medal Presented to Widow of Norman Mailer..... p.1
Medieval Manuscripts from Across the State Exhibited at Thomas Cooper Library..... p.1
Special Collectctions Addition to Thomas Cooper Library..... p.3
Rare Robert Burns Manuscripts Added to the Roy Collectction at the University Libraries..... p.3
Beowulf Story Inspires Exhibit at Thomas Cooper Library..... p.4
British Author Presents Lectcture on Giuseppe Garibaldi..... p.4
Michael and Carol Smith Endow European History Library Fund..... p.5
In Memoriam: John Newman Olsgaard, Robert D. Thornton, and Kenneth Eldridge Toombs..... p.5
Exhibit Highlights Four Hundred Years of Scientific Publishing..... p.6
Two Fitzgerald Exhibits Mounted at Thomas …

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Fall 2007, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

Willis Retires as Dean of Libraries; McNally Becomes Interim Dean..... p.1
The Thomas Cooper Society Events, 2006–2007..... p.1
Winners of the Thomas Cooper Library Student Book Collecting Contest Announced..... p.2
Plans Altered for Special Collections Library..... p.2
World War I Exhibit at Thomas Cooper Library..... p.3
In Memoriam: John E. Swearingen and Robert Hay Carnie..... p.3
Introduction of Kaye Gibbons, April 24, 2007..... p.4
Scottish Novel Exhibit at Thomas Cooper Library..... p.4
Athletics Academic Center Opens at Thomas Cooper Library..... p.5
Robinsons Provide Multiple Gifts to the University Libraries..... p.5
First Book by an African-Am erican Comes to TCL …

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Spring 2007, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

A Letter from the Dean of Libraries..... p.1
Kaye Gibbons Addresses Society’s Annual Dinner, Deposits Literary Archive at Carolina..... p.1
Thomas Cooper Society Elects Officers for 2007–2008..... p.2
University Student Publishes Previously Unknown Joseph Heller Chapters..... p.3
Scottish Poetry Exhibit Presented at Thomas Cooper Library..... p.3
Recent Exhibits Support African-American Studies at the University..... p.4
Class of 1956 Approaches Goal for Library Gifts..... p.4
In Memoriam: Edward S. Hallman..... p.4
James Dickey Exhibit and Panel Discussion Offered at Thomas Cooper Library..... p.5
News Briefs from Thomas Cooper Library..... p.5
As Good as Gold : Library Volunteers Clyde and Joan …

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Fall 2006, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

The Thomas Cooper Society Events, 2005–2006..... p.1
Groundbreakings Held for New Library Wings..... p.1
Rhett Jackson Receives Honors..... p.2
Audubon Exhibit Draws Appreciative Crowds..... p.3
Hunt Endowment Enhances Biography Holdings..... p.3
University Receives Major John Milton Collection..... p.4
Evans Carlson in China: Symposium and Exhibit..... p.6
Rembert Gives Talk on Rare S.C. Watercolors..... p.6
2006 Roy Fellow Is Kirsteen McCue..... p.6
William Price Fox Reading Held at SCL..... p.6
William Blake, Visionary and Illustrator..... p.7
Mountains Beyond Mountains..... p.8
Thomas Cooper Society Officers, 2006–2007..... p.8
Thomas Cooper Society Board Members, 2006–2007..... p.8

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Spring 2006, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

Groundbreaking Ceremonies Planned for New Thomas Cooper Library Wings.....p.1
Library Fund Established to Honor Davy-Jo Ridge..... p.1
Susan Vreeland Speaks at Thomas Cooper Society Dinner..... p.2
Pope Brown Watercolors Available Online..... p.2
TCL Exhibits and Presentations Offer Educational Opportunities..... p.3
As Good as Gold: Library Volunteers..... p.4
Movietone News Sc reenings Presented at TCL..... p.4
Main Level Floor Plans for New TCL Wings..... p.5
Upcoming Exhibits at TCL..... p.5
New Acquisitions Memorialize Library Friends..... p.6
Class of 1956 Projects to Benefit Thomas Cooper Library..... p.6
Thomas Cooper Society Represented at South Carolina Book Festival..... p.6
The Donald J. and …

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Fall 2005, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

The Thomas Cooper Society Events, 2004–2005..... p.1
Thomas Cooper Medal Presented to Edward Albee..... p.1
Upcoming Exhibits at TCL..... p.2
AIDS Collection Initiative Spans Arts and Sciences..... p.2
Libraries Select New Online System..... p.3
TCL Presents Exhibit on 20th-Century American Literature and History..... p.3
Digital Collections Now Online..... p.4
George Terry Portrait Unveiled..... p.4
Thomas Cooper Library Mounts Major Walt Whitman Exhibit..... p.5
Treasures Acquisitions Program Funds Rare African-American Items..... p.5
What is a Green Building?..... p.6
Kresge Foundation Awards Green Building Initiative..... p. 6
Hallman Endowment Supports Future of Hemingway Collection..... p.7
Layman Presents Talk on Dashiell Hammett..... …

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Spring 2005, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

Thomas Cooper Library Special Collections Wings Project Expands..... p.1
TCL Exhibit Featured Botanist Henry William Ravenel..... p.2
Joyce Carol Oates is Thomas Cooper Society Speaker..... p.3
Thomas Cooper Society Endowment Brings Treasures to the Library..... p.3
Thomas Cooper Library's Special Collections Heritage..... p.4
Papers of Tony Buttitta Come to Thomas Cooper..... p.5
Exhibits at the Thomas Cooper Library..... p.6
TCL Received Haggard Collection of Tennis Books..... p.7
In Memoriam: Alexander MacGregor (Sandy) Gilchrist..... p.7
Ex Libris Society Executive Committee (photo)..... p.8
Thomas Cooper Society Officers, 2004-2005..... p.8
Thomas Cooper Society Board Members, 2004-2005..... p.8

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Fall 2004, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

Libraries Receive $2 Million Gift for New Special Collections Wings..... p.1
The Thomas Cooper Society Events, 2003-2004..... p.1
University Libraries Commission Portrait of George Terry..... p.2
Library Receives Books Recalling One of USC's Founders..... p.2
Thomas Cooper Library Presents Robert Burns Colloquium and Exhibit..... p.3
A Newly Discovered Love Letter to Robert Burns..... p.4
Researchers Speak Out..... p.4
Thomas Cooper Society Presents Student Book Collecting Awards..... p.5
USC Acquires World War I Archive..... p.5
Collection of Unique Fitzgerald Screen Plays Acquired by Thomas Cooper Library..... p.5
The Donna I. Sorensen Endowment: Southern Women in the Arts.... p.6
Upcoming Exhibits..... …

Thomas Cooper Library Newsletter Spring 2004, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

Boston Writer's Archives to Come to USC..... p.1

Society Meeting Features Nicholas Basbanes..... p.1

Ranulph Higden's Polycronicon, 1425..... p.2

Special Collections Receives National Publicity..... p.2

"Lewis and Clark: Discovering the American West" Exhibit to go Online..... p.3

Audubon Turkeys Return to Special Collections..... p.3

An Evening with Lou and Beth Holtz..... p.4

John Jakes on Books and Libraries..... p.4

Whitman Manuscript Found on E-Bay..... p.5

W. Ormiston Roy Fellows Announced..... p.5

Ex Libris Society Reception Honors 2002-2003 Members..... p.5

Millions of Researchers Tap into TCL Web Pages..... p.5

Guardian Society Benefits University Libraries..... p.6

Society Board Votes to Support …

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Fall 2003, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

"Posters of the Great War" Exhibit on Display at McKissick Museum..... p.1

Libraries Seek Major Gifts for Rare Books Library..... p.1

The Thomas Cooper Society Events, 2002-2003..... p.2

In Memoriam..... p.2

Graphic Fiction Symposium Held in Fall..... p.3

New Endowment Fund Supports Science and Mathematics Journal Collections..... p.4

Educational Film Collection Returns to the Thomas Cooper Library..... p.4

New Map Donation Enhances Darwin Collection..... p.5

Society Presents Medal to Derek Walcott..... p.5

Library Receives New Shakespearean Collection..... p.6

"An Evening with Lou and Beth Holtz" Set for January..... p.6

Nicholas Basbanes to Address Spring Luncheon Meeting..... p.6

To Ronald …

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Spring 2003, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

USC Libraries Plans New Rare Books and Special Collections Facility..... p.1

Piranesi and Carolina..... p.2

Butterflies in Cyberspace: The John Abbot Watercolors Project..... p.3

In Memoriam..... p.3

Emerson Bicentenary Exhibition on View in Thomas Cooper Library..... p.4

17th Century Exploration Volume Fills Gap in Special Collections Holdings..... p.4

Burroughs Collection Donated to Thomas Cooper Library..... p.5

Going Statewide: Special Collections as Ambassadors for the University..... p.5

Library Receives Final Donation to the Campanella Collection..... p.6

Paul Willis Elected to Association of Research Libraries Board of Directors..... p.7

University Libraries Treasure Acquisitions Program..... p.7

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Fall 2002, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contacts:

The Thomas Cooper Society Events, 2001-2002..... p.1

A Message From Paul Willis..... p.1

"The Joseph Heller Papers" Exhibition Opens At Thomas Cooper Library..... p.2

Library Receives New James Ellroy Materials..... p.2

George Plimpton Speaks At Thomas Cooper Society Luncheon..... p.3

Lou and Beth Holtz Announce Increase to Endowment..... p.3

USC Dedicates Arthur E. Holman, Jr. Conservation Laboratory..... p.5

Upcoming Exhibits and Events..... p.5

Ross Roy Receives Honorary Degree..... p.6

Special Collections Expands Web Presence..... p.6

F. Scott Fitzgerald's Literary Agent..... p.6

Library Endowment Publishes Horseshoe Restoration Volume..... p.6

USC Acquires Joseph Cohen Collection of World War I Literature..... p.7

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Spring 2002, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

Library Receives Major American Literature Collection..... p.1

The Thomas Cooper Society Events of 2000-2001..... p.1

Library Exhibits Rare Bradbury Collection..... p.3

In Memoriam..... p.3

A Memorial Gift for Prof. James W. Oliver..... p.3

Special Collections on the Web..... p.4

News from the Roy Collection..... p.4

Hemingway and the Thirties..... p.5

Thomas Cooper Society Donates Rare WWI Poetry Books..... p.5

Upcoming Events..... p.6

Publications for Thomas Cooper Society Members..... p.7

Audubon Exhibit..... p.7