If mysteries, clues, roadsters, and strawberry blonde amateur sleuths appeal to your sense of adventure, you won’t want to miss an upcoming event at the Berkowitz Gallery in the Mardigian Library. On Sept. 12, 2008, noted Nancy Drew® expert, Jenn Fisher, will speak at the opening reception for the exhibition “Timeless Treasures: Children's Series from the Juvenile Historic and Quigley Collection”.
Ms. Fisher has been writing about and researching Nancy Drew® for more than 10 years and has consulted on many projects, including the 2007 film Nancy Drew released by Warner Brothers. Ms. Fisher’s collection of Nancy Drew® books and memorabilia was featured on NBC’s Today Show in 2004 and was also used for filming an opening sequence for the movie. In her presentation this fall, Ms. Fisher will share her expertise about the series and the artwork that has been used over the years. The exhibition will include a special Nancy Drew® section with books, memorabilia and collectibles on loan from Patricia Bravender, a Nancy Drew® buff from Grand Rapids.
The exhibition will highlight many historic children’s series as well as one or two currently written series. The library’s Juvenile Historic Collection contains titles from series such as Dotty Dimple, Elsie Dinsmore, Little Women, The Wizard of Oz, The Bobbsey Twins, Peter Parley, The Hardy Boys, Tom Swift, and Rollo. For many visitors, this exhibit will be a trip down memory lane as they see many of the old friends they loved as children.
Illustrations frequently play a huge role in the appeal of children’s titles, and not just in picture books. In addition to highlighting books from our collection, artwork from currently published children’s series will be displayed. The exhibition will run from Sept. 12, 2008 through Oct. 24, 2008. The opening reception is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 12 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Exhibit hours are: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5: 00 p.m.
