6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Social Hour & Book Viewing (with refreshments) book and art viewing (includes refreshments). Trinity College’s Watkinson Library is home to one of the most remarkable collections of ornithological books among US academic institutions. The collection is not only extensive but has several rare and invaluable books that have helped shaped the world of ornithology
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Speakers: Watkinson Library’s World of Ornithology: Birds, Books, and Art Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Sir Gerard Ramsawak and Dr. Christina Bleyer, a special evening of viewing and discussion has been arranged exclusively for members and friends of the Hartford Audubon Society. The evening’s speakers include: Dr. Christina Bleyer, Director of Special Collections and Archives, Watkinson Library, will provide an overview of the Watkinson Library and its collections. Dr. Eric Johnson-DeBaufre, Rare Books and Special Collections Librarian, Watkinson Library will highlight some of the library’s most unique and historically significant ornithological volumes. Sir Gerard Ramsawak, art collector and artist, will share insights into John James Audubon’s Birds of America. Mr. Don Carter and Ms. Dora Dylanne Reyes, graphic artists, will showcase their works of art inspired by Audubon’s illustrations. |
