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The Rape of the Lock' is a satirical narrative poem about a petty squabble between two aristocratic families. A young man cut off a lock of hair from a young woman without her consent, which caused quite a scandal in high society. Pope, who…

This is the first page of Samuel Johnson's periodical essay, The Rambler No. 11. In this essay, Johnson analyzes the social and personal implications of individuals lacking emotional control. There is a very theatrical leading letter that embodies…

1757 French edition of a comprehensive popular surgeon's text, featuring new student-centered material and additional notes on surgical professionalism and bedside manner. Includes inscriptions from multiple previous readers: a handwritten treatment…

A four-volume comprehensive collection of Alexander Pope's poems. Alexander Pope was a popular early 18th century English poet, translator, and satirist. Each volume contains a bookplate on the front pastedown, but each of them have since been…

This project includes audio descriptive text, a screen reader document for the educational module that accompanies the exhibition, and audio recordings of the descriptions for each section of the exhibition.

This online exhibit follows the life experience of Hilbert Margol, a veteran of the European Theater and liberator of Dachau during World War II. 

This online exhibit follows the life experience of Mel Price, a veteran of the Pacific Theater during World War II. 

This online exhibit follows the life experience of Anna Boon who spent time as a civilian POW in Indonesia during World War II. 

This online exhibit follows the World War II experiences of a long-time Georgia family. 

This online exhibit follows the life experience of Faye Edwards, who served in the WAAC during World War II and trained at Fort Oglethorpe in Georgia.