Librarian, archivist beinecke rare book and manuscript. Medieval and renaissance manuscripts in beinecke library 69 illumination of books and manuscripts, medieval 66 manuscripts, medieval connecticut new haven 64 books of hours 25 early maps 17 cosmography 16. Yales beloved beinecke library wasnt always so video new. Where is beinecke rare book and manuscript library, new haven.
Reinhard gorner shining wall of books, beinecke library. The beinecke library s robust collections are used to create new scholarship by researchers from around the world. A copy of the declaration of independence, printed on july 4, 1776 by john dunlap in philadelphia, and now held at the beinecke library at yale lauren smith connecticut public radio listen. Stop at locations including the skull and bones society, new haven public library, new haven city hall, and grove street cemetery on a leisurely stroll with the citys longestrunning ghost tour company. Hearst newspapers copyright 2020 hearst media services connecticut, llc. Special public exhibitions are arranged throughout the year and are open to. Jan 15, 2015 the beinecke rare book and manuscript library is one of the worlds largest libraries devoted entirely to rare books and manuscripts and is yales principal repository for literary archives, early manuscripts, and rare books. Harkness tower tours happen on occasion over the summer. One of the largest buildings in the world devoted entirely to rare books and manuscripts, the beinecke library contains yale universitys principal rare books and literary manuscripts and serves as a research center for students, faculty, and other scholars. Yales beinecke library, designed by gordon bunshaft and. It could indicate citycountry but not exact address. New haven public library, new haven city hall, and grove street cemetery on a leisurely stroll with the citys longestrunning ghost tour company.
After seeing the museums, or before, you have to stop by seeing this library, one of the world biggest one for rare books and manuscripts. The historic beinecke rare book and manuscript library at yale university will reopen tuesday for the first time in sixteen months. One of the great collections in north america, the beinecke collections are internationally known and heavily used by scholars from around the world. Beinecke rare book and manuscript library new haven modern. Beinecke rare book and manuscript library yale university. On permanent display is a gutenberg bible, worth a trip in and of itself. Beinecke rare book and manuscript library, new haven, ct, us. An elevated public exhibition mezzanine surrounds the glass stack tower, and displays. Yale universitys home for rare works, including the mysterious voynich manuscript. Yale university beinecke rare book and manuscript library. From our thrilling young peoples concerts to prelude preconcert lectures to special partnerships in the community, over 34,000 people across connecticut will join us for our exciting education programs.
The beinecke rare book and manuscript library contains the principal rare books and literary manuscripts of yale university and serves as a center for research by students, faculty, and other scholars, whether affiliated with yale or not. And a new commuter rail line is slated to be ready in 2018 and will connect new haven. Beinecke rare book and manuscript library home facebook. The beinecke rare book and manuscript library is located in the beinecke plaza or hewitt quadrangle. The robost collections are used to created new scholarship by researchers from around the world. Abaa glossary of book collecting terms abc for book collectors pdf bookbinding and the conservation of books catalogers desktop classification web estc estc web matching heritage of the printed book hpb lc.
The yale university library is the library system of yale university in new haven, connecticut. Video worlds elite library, beinecke back open again. There will also be an open house for the public on oct. The exterior of the steel is clad in granite while the interior frame is clad in precast stone and granite. One of the largest buildings in the world devoted entirely to rare books and manuscripts. Check the schedule for events such as talks, receptions and mondays at the library. First opened to the public on october 14, 1963, the library underwent a complete renovation in 201516. New haven the beinecke rare book and manuscript library, with its. Beinecke library in new haven opens exhibit on art of collaboration. The metronorth railroad is the most trafficked rail line in the country, and its just one of several options for tourists, commuters and anyone else traveling between new haven and new york city. The beinecke rare book and manuscript library possesses one of the greatest collections of rare and historical books and manuscripts in existence.
New haven to really appreciate the beinecke rare book and manuscript library, visitors need to. To enter the building, use the revolving door entrance across from woolsey hall. Yales beinecke rare book and manuscript library to reopen after. Yale, beinecke rare book and manuscript library, new haven, connecticut, usa yale library, new haven, connecticut, is the largest academic library in the u.
The firm began working on the beinecke library back when beeby was dean of the yale school of. The beinecke library contains yale universitys principal rare books and literary manuscripts and serves as a research center for students, faculty, and other scholars. Beinecke rare book and manuscript library, new haven, ct. Paul rudolph, the then dean of the yale school of architecture. Discover beinecke rare book and manuscript library in new haven, connecticut. Whether youre new to orchestral music or a lifelong aficionado, the nhso has opportunities for you. The beinecke librarys robust collections are used to create new scholarship by researchers from around the world. The new haven free public library serves as a resource to provide information, education and recreation to the citizens of the. The structure of the library consists of four walls, each a vierendeel welded steel taperedcross truss into which a grid of vermont montclair danby marble panes has been fitted. The beinecke library contains the principal rare books and literary manuscripts of yale university and serves as a center for research by students, faculty, and other scholars. The yale university library is the library system of yale university in new haven.
One of the worlds largest libraries devoted entirely to rare books and manuscripts, it is yale universitys principal repository of literary archives, early manuscripts, and rare books. Beinecke rare book and manuscript library 10 hrs the evolution of english handwriting, most commonly exemplified through the constant exchange between england and france from the norman conquest 1066 through the hundred years war 371453 and the war of the roses 145587, was also influenced by more continental forces such as the italian renaissance. Yale university library new haven, connecticut library. Originating in 1701 with the gift of several dozen books to a new collegiate school, the library s collection now contains approximately 15. Join new haven preservation trust for a tour of concrete in new haven. Beinecke rare book and manuscript library college library. Ceiling systems for high performing schools free rockfon. The design is in the new formalist mode of modernism, using a symmetrical and repeated rhythm of geometric.
Today, locals cant imagine yale university or the city without it. Hear stories about new havens most haunted spots, along with historical and architectural details. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Head, beinecke library digital services unit, beinecke rare. Cloistered by a shell of stone, the 1963 beinecke rare book and manuscript library in yale, us, is one of the worlds foremost collections of rare manuscripts. Beinecke rare book and manuscript library new haven. It contains archival materials and collections used by researchers. Beineckes rigorously geometric exterior, with the yale law school gothic spires in. The beinecke library is yales principal repository for literary archives, early manuscripts, and rare books. Yales beinecke library restored 20160901 architectural record. Sep 16, 2018 beinecke is a worldclass rare book and manuscript library on the campus of yale university. The library is one of the worlds largest libraries devoted entirely to rare books and manuscripts and is yales repository for literary archives, early manuscripts, and rare books. Medieval and renaissance manuscripts in beinecke library.
179 162 1415 1163 1103 413 139 81 125 1133 849 1135 869 363 32 401 425 1310 180 337 1428 720 746 78 411 486 764 1415 522 456 1224 781 1327 592 166 1219 616 1351 1439 1000 1263