Exploring the Collections: These Old Books
Schedule
Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
225 S Skinker Blvd, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63105 | Clayton, MO
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Join Acquisitions Librarian Kelly Brown for an introduction to the history of book production, from the handpress era to the industrial age and beyond. Discover how evolving technologies left clues in the physical book that reveal insights about its makers and how modern publishing compares to books made more than a century ago. The program concludes with a hands-on look at materials from the Missouri Historical Society Library Collection, where you’ll examine these clues for yourself. Can you uncover the surprising secret hidden in the oldest newspaper west of the Mississippi River?There is no cost for this event, but reservations are required. You may use the link on "tickets" or call (314) 361-9017 to reserve a spot.
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225 S Skinker Blvd, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63105, 225 S Skinker Blvd, St Louis, MO 63105-2317, United States, ClaytonEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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