Bridwell Library’s new exhibition, The World Methodist Museum Collections and the Saint John’s Bible opens October 2, 2023 in the Elizabeth Perkins Prothro Galleries. Read about the acquisition and display of the World Methodist Museum Collections and more in our publication, The Bridwell Quarterly. We hope you’ll also enjoy the newest issue of The Bridwell…Continue Reading What’s New at Bridwell Library? Summer 2023
Functional Art and Societal Perception Lecture by Ifeanyi Anene, Bridwell Library Thursday, August 10 // Reception 6pm // Lecture 6:30–7:30pm RSVP Join us at Bridwell Library for a reception at 6pm, followed by a lecture from 6:30–7:30pm. Artist’s Statement: Functional Art and Societal Perception As a contemporary artist, I believe there is a functional purpose for every…Continue Reading Lecture by Ifeanyi Anene, Bridwell Library
If so, the newly launched Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project features a self-guided audio tour with a QR code for this region in upstate New York. If you happen to be hitchhiking (not recommended), there’s a tune from the film Catskill Honeymoon (1950, in Yiddish and English) headlining Hy Jacobson’s Yiddish-American Musical Revue. This…Continue Reading Traveling to the Borscht Belt in the Catskills this summer or fall?
The G. William Jones Film & Video Collection is pleased to announce the acquisition of The Ken Heckmann Film Collection, an eclectic cross-section of Dallas media and local filmmaking spanning 30-plus years. After graduating from film school in Southern California, Heckmann’s career began in Los Angeles, California, working on a number of CBS productions including…Continue Reading The Ken Heckmann Film Collection
Please enjoy “An Island Without Butter,” issues 57–59 of Anthony Elia’s newsletter The Bridwell Quill along with issue 19 of Bridwell Library’s The Bridwell Quarterly (Spring 2023). If you have comments or questions, please feel free to contact us at mried@smu.edu….Continue Reading The Bridwell Quill & The Bridwell Quarterly, Spring 2023
Check out the 2023 Spring SMU Libraries Newsletter! Impacting Our World The SMU Libraries Newsletter showcases unique exhibits, uplifting events, quality programs and outstanding award recipients every semester. Beginning with a heartfelt letter from the Dean, each edition highlights staff, students and guest speakers who have made a significant impact on SMU…Continue Reading SMU Libraries 2023 Spring Newsletter
From the Office of Anthony J. Elia Dear Friends- Thank you to all who made Codex Fest a great success! The three-day public viewing of the Codex Sassoon at Bridwell Library, co-hosted with Sotheby’s, was a once-in-a-lifetime event. Nearly 6,000 registered and more than 3,500 eventually came through our doors to view the world’s oldest…Continue Reading The Bridwell Quarterly & The Bridwell Quill, Winter 2023
Please join us in congratulating Mimi Wassef, the 2023 Recipient of the Larrie and Bobbi Weil Undergraduate Research Award! The Larrie and Bobbi Weil Undergraduate Research Award recognizes a student research paper that demonstrates depth, breadth, and thoughtful command of library resources. The winning student receives an award at Honors Convocation and $500. The…Continue Reading Congratulations to 2023 Weil Research Award Winner Mimi Wassef
Keep up with what’s going down 🗯 The SMU Libraries Newsletters highlight the latest and greatest that happens each semester. Check out our Fall 2022 edition to learn what we’ve been up to lately! …Continue Reading SMU Libraries Newsletter – Fall 2022
