Current Exhibitions

Alice Dunbar-Nelson and the Legacy of Black Women's ArchivesOn View

Black Expression in Black and White: A Quest for National IdentityOn View

The ephemeral, or transitory, materials of print culture – newspapers, diaries, scrapbooks and more – are essential historical artifacts today as they often provide insights into what was left out of history books. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the materials of Black print culture were also instrumental in developing community and reflecting the Black experience.

In Black Expression in Black and White: A Quest for National Identity, visitors will learn how the editors, publishers, writers and creators of Black print materials drew on this sense of community to understand who they were as a culture, to fight for Black rights and to explore self expression through print mediums. The items on view include newspapers, scrapbooks, periodicals, books, manuscripts, and more that underscore the impact of these print materials and the changes they generated.

Building a Collection for Teaching: Helen Farr Sloan's Gifts to the University's MuseumsOn View

The Artistic Legacy of James E. Newton: Heritage and Character PortraitsOn View

The Artistic Legacy of James E. Newton: The Archival RecordOn View

In The Artistic Legacy of James E. Newton: The Archival Record, visitors will explore how Newton built communities and changed the lives of those around him. Through artwork, photographs, articles, ephemera and other materials in Newton’s papers, which were recently acquired by the UD Library, Museums and Press, visitors will gain insights into his artistic output, his work as an educator both in the community and at the University, and his commitment to collecting and sharing Black history.

The Influence of Culture, Craft and Substance in Stone CarvingsOn View