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Houghton Library Online Exhibitions

Explore Houghton’s collections via curated experiences from over the years.
Black man with short curly hair, wearing a white garment

Face to Face

Portraits of People of Color Before Photography

Drawing of Stuart Little with his hands on his hips

Animals Are Us

Anthropomorphism in Children’s Literature

A drawing of Alice by John Tenniel, circa 1864

Such a Curious Dream!

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland at 150

Historiated initial "A" featuring Gregory the Great. Detail from a leaf from the Noyon Missal.

Books in Books

Reflections on Reading and Writing in the Middle Ages

The Hours of the Virgin are the central text in any book of hours

Picturing Prayer

Books of Hours in Houghton Library

C. Seaver, Jr., photographer (Boston, Mass.) William Lloyd Garrison and his daughter Fanny (Helen Francis) , carte-de-visite, ca. 1856.

Boston's Crusade Against Slavery

From the Revolution through Reconstruction

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Houghton Library’s exhibits, events and reading room are open to all.

Researchers wishing to view materials in the reading room must submit requests in advance of their visit. Appointments are recommended.

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