April 30, 2014, Filed Under: Authors, Books + Manuscripts, Cataloging, Research + TeachingT. C. Boyle papers, now open for research, show his passion for literature and literacy In a contribution to George magazine titled “If I Were President,” T. C. Boyle states that as President of the United States, he would establish a litocracy, fight to change the illiteracy that has America in its grip, and replace currency with books. Although Boyle has not achieved the presidency,… read more
April 29, 2014, Filed Under: Authors, Books + Manuscripts, Exhibitions + EventsShakespeare scholar explores the Bard’s role in American culture James Shapiro, Larry Miller Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University, discusses Shakespeare in America at 7 p.m. this Thursday, May 1, at the Harry Ransom Center. A reception and book signing follow, and books will be available for sale. Shapiro’s newest work, Shakespeare in America: An… read more
April 28, 2014, Filed Under: PhotographyFrom the Outside In: Napoleon Sarony’s Portrait of Oscar Wilde, 1882 The atria on the first floor of the Ransom Center are surrounded by windows featuring etched reproductions of images from the collections. The windows offer visitors a hint of the cultural treasures to be discovered inside. From the Outside In is a series that highlights some of these images and… read more
