Scott Memorial Library Reference Tips

“Spooky” subjects from Scott Library’s Special Collections are the focus of a new exhibit in the Reference area on the second floor of Scott Library.

Among the rare books and facsimiles in this display, you’ll find A History of Egyptian Mummies (1834) with drawings by the artist who would later illustrate Dickens’ work. Commentary by University Archivist Michael Angelo recalls the practice of ingesting mummies for their pharmaceutical properties!

Also on display is a timeline penned by Dr. Jack Kevorkian, from his 1959 book “The Story of Dissection.” Kevorkian, known as “Dr. Death,” was later jailed for his assisted-suicide activities.

Come treat yourself to a peek at these and other seasonal curiosities.