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Exhibits

Temporary Exhibits

The Libraries displays exhibits in several locations. If you know of an exhibit that fits with the University Libraries mission and goals, submit your idea to the Exhibit Team for review.

Opportunity & Opposition

A Century of Women's Athletics of the University of Nebraska

Dates: Mar. 10 - Dec. 31, 2023
Location: Love Library South, Second Floor

Opportunity & Opposition: A Century of Women’s Athletics at the University of Nebraska traces the rich and complex history of women’s athletics from an 1883 petition for equivalent opportunities through the initial impact of Title IX. The exhibit highlights how prevailing ideas about women and competition, administration of women’s athletics, and funding decisions shaped opportunities.

Curated by assistant professor of practice and outreach archivist Traci Robison and designed by graphic designer Erin Colonna.

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Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies:

400 Years of Shakespeare’s First Folio

Dates: Oct. 20, 2023 – Dec. 31, 2023
Location: Love Library South, Lower Level

Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies: 400 Years of Shakespeare’s First Folio celebrates the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s First Folio. The exhibit features rare books from Archives & Special Collections and highlights the First Folio’s significance.

Curated by Willa Cather Emerita Professor of History Carole Levin and Outreach Archivist Traci Robison.

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Ongoing Exhibit

Women in WWII

Dates: Ongoing
Location: Love Library South, Lower Level Hallway

This ongoing exhibit highlights a collection of World War II posters from Archives and Special Collections. These WWII posters illustrate the roles women contributed to during the war.

World War Two poster of women farming. Text reads: Join the Women's Land Army of the U.S. Crop Corps.