Klingon Dictionary, Wizard of Oz, and works on the lost city of Atlantis on display at the Lilly Library

Klingon (the "Star Trek" language) is one perspective included in a new exhibit "Places of Imagination" at the Lilly Library. Two SLIS Master of Library Science (MLS) graduates have been actively involved in the exhibit: Christopher Harter (former Reference Associate at the Lilly Library) curated the exhibit, and Anthony Tedeschi (Reference Associate at the Lilly Library) is managing the display. Exhibit admission is free.

The Indiana Daily Student highlighted the exhibit in an article by Julie Mahomed on June 12, 2006. Excerpts from the article are included below:

Lilly Library to Open New Literary Exhibit

Works offering a look at regions, worlds and realms that have captivated human curiosity throughout the ages will be on display when the Lilly Library opens its "Places of Imagination" exhibition Monday.

"The exhibition was designed to appeal to children and adults," said Anthony Tedeschi, reference associate at the Lilly Library who is managing the display. Tedeschi said the exhibit pieces are organized into themed cases and visitors with a variety of interests -- from childhood fables to heavyweight philosophical theories -- are sure to find an enchanting piece. The exhibition, composed entirely of books, manuscripts and artifacts from the library's collection, includes works dating from the 15th century through present day.

Several cases are dedicated to grand expeditions and geographical theories. Marco Polo's travels will be displayed, as well as a map displaying the once-popular theory that the state of California was an island separated from the continental United States.

Science fiction fans will marvel at The Klingon Dictionary placed next to a version of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" -- translated into the Star Trek language.

The Exhibit will run June 12 to September 2, 2006.

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Posted June 15, 2006