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Widener's top floor, with portraits of Boston Symphony Orchestra members, 1936 Harvard University Archives

Tuesday, Jul 15, 2025

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The Cluny Collection

Kenneth Conant and Representations of Medieval Architecture 1872-2025
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Magna Carta at the Harvard Law School Library

In celebration of the 800th anniversary of England’s Magna Carta, explore highlights from the Law School Library’s collection of manuscript copies of Magna Carta.
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What Women Want To Know

A selection from Schlesinger Library’s advertising pamphlets selling good health, clean homes, cooking expertise, leisure, beauty, and happiness.
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Geological Map Collection

Cabot Science Library's geological map collection is among the largest in the world.
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Renaissance Treasures of the Harvard Map Collection

Through Friday, Aug 15, 2025

Illuminate

Contextualizing Asian American Women’s Stories through the Archives
Through Friday, Jan 23, 2026

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Widener Library Tour

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Thursday, Jul 17, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Curatorial Chat: All Stars: The Sensational History of Athletics as Entertainment

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Thursday, Jul 17, 2025
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
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Tour of Houghton Library

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Friday, Jul 18, 2025
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