University Libraries often has a number of exhibits that feature collections materials
in interesting and narrative ways. Check out our current featured exhibits.
Featured Physical Exhibits
The Life and Times of Ignatius Sancho, The First Black British Voter
Largely unknown today, Ignatius Sancho (1729-1780) accomplished many “firsts.” He
was the first Black person to vote in a British election, to compose and publish music,
and to become a published author. His life began, though, on a slave ship crossing
the Atlantic. This exhibition tells the story of his extraordinary life and vibrant
times. It features original and rare items—including a first edition of his posthumous
Letters and early printed editions of his correspondence—that emphasize the roles
he played in the literature, music, and politics of the late eighteenth century.
Women in Science Fiction: From Frankenstein to Dungeons and Dragons
From the 1600s to the present day, women have long made notable contributions to science
fiction. Our Women’s History Month exhibit, located at the front of Thomas Cooper
Library, explores the work of acclaimed writers like Mary Shelley, Octavia Butler
and Margaret Atwood as well as women writers of pulp fiction and Dungeons and Dragon
novels.
From Geometry to Grover: South Carolina Public Television
From Geometry to Grover: South Carolina Public Television opens August 18 in the South
Carolina Political Collections gallery at Hollings Library. The exhibit looks at the
history of public television in South Carolina, starting with geometry and French
classes presented live from Dreher High School in 1958, all the way to today.
