Weinberg Memorial Library

From Manuscript to Print - The Journey of Medieval Books - A Schemel Forum Collaborative Program

The McHugh Family Special Collections will unveil its earliest printed book - a circa 1470 edition princeps of De Dignitate Sacerdocii (Dialogue on the Dignity of the Priesthood) by St. Johannes Chrysostomus, as part of an exhibit of the Library's medieval collections. This rare incunabulum links directly to the legacy of Gutenberg and is one of fewer than 10 known copies. Curated by Special Collections Librarian Professor Michael Knies, the exhibit runs September 8 - December 12 in the Heritage Room. This program will trace the transition from handcrafted medieval manuscripts to the mechanical press, featuring the Library's complete manuscripts, manuscript leaves, and incunabula (early printed books), from before 1500.Complimentary and Open to the Community. Light Refreshments to be served.