Event details
Jun
3
Friends of PUL: Revolutionary Returns: A Curatorial Encore to "Nursery of Rebellion"
On Wednesday, June 3, the Friends of Princeton University Library are delighted to present “Revolutionary Returns: A Curatorial Encore to “Nursery of Rebellion” with Michael Blaakman and Gabriel Swift.
Three years in the making, “Nursery of Rebellion”: Princeton & the American Revolution commemorates the 250th anniversaries of U.S. Independence and the battles of Princeton & Trenton. Drawn from a comprehensive survey of Princeton University Library’s deep archival holdings, the exhibition explores a wide diversity of revolutionary experiences—from the major figures and landmark events that blazed a path toward a new nation to the lived realities of everyday citizens in the midst of war.
While the exhibition is comprehensive in scope, Princeton’s holdings far surpass the physical constraints of the Milberg Gallery. Join co-curators Michael Blaakman, Associate Professor of History and Gabriel Swift, Librarian for Early American Collections as they highlight additional PUL documents that broaden the discussion, reveal archival discoveries made along the way, and present recent acquisitions informed by the exhibition’s historical documents.
Program timeline:
5:00pm-5:30pm - Lecture (available by Zoom)
5:45pm-6:15pm - Object showcase
6:15pm-6:45pm - Reception
Please note that only the lecture (30 minutes) will be available by Zoom. We will share a PDF with images of the objects discussed and on display.
There is limited seating and only current Friends of PUL members are invited to attend in person.
Registration is required. Please select the appropriate registration type below. Membership status for in-person attendees will be checked by PUL staff.
Three years in the making, “Nursery of Rebellion”: Princeton & the American Revolution commemorates the 250th anniversaries of U.S. Independence and the battles of Princeton & Trenton. Drawn from a comprehensive survey of Princeton University Library’s deep archival holdings, the exhibition explores a wide diversity of revolutionary experiences—from the major figures and landmark events that blazed a path toward a new nation to the lived realities of everyday citizens in the midst of war.
While the exhibition is comprehensive in scope, Princeton’s holdings far surpass the physical constraints of the Milberg Gallery. Join co-curators Michael Blaakman, Associate Professor of History and Gabriel Swift, Librarian for Early American Collections as they highlight additional PUL documents that broaden the discussion, reveal archival discoveries made along the way, and present recent acquisitions informed by the exhibition’s historical documents.
Program timeline:
5:00pm-5:30pm - Lecture (available by Zoom)
5:45pm-6:15pm - Object showcase
6:15pm-6:45pm - Reception
Please note that only the lecture (30 minutes) will be available by Zoom. We will share a PDF with images of the objects discussed and on display.
There is limited seating and only current Friends of PUL members are invited to attend in person.
Registration is required. Please select the appropriate registration type below. Membership status for in-person attendees will be checked by PUL staff.
University programs and activities are open to all eligible participants without regard to identity or other protected characteristics. Sponsorship of an event does not constitute institutional endorsement of external speakers or views presented.
View physical accessibility information for campus buildings and find accessible routes using the Princeton Campus Map app.