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Ongoing Harold B. Lee Library renovations cause relocation of some Music Special Collections materials

September 15, 2022 12:00 AM
Ongoing construction on the fourth floor in the Harold B. Lee Library has caused many materials to be relocated, including several from the Music Special Collections.
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Arts and literature Halloween events on campus

October 29, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU created Halloween-themed events on campus to allow students to celebrate the holiday safely, including some events targeted toward those interested in literature and arts.
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Folklorist to share findings on ghost lore

June 19, 2019 12:00 AM
Danny B. Stewart, creator of The Original Provo Utah Ghost Tour, directs a local a ghost tour. (Danny B. Stewart)
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HBLL exhibit explores Mormon gaming culture

July 19, 2018 12:00 AM
Gaming is one aspect of Mormon culture not often discussed in Sunday School or BYU religion classes. A Mormon games exhibit is currently on display at the Harold B. Lee Library through July for students, faculty and staff to enjoy.
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Martin Luther exhibit commemorates his life in unique way

July 17, 2018 12:00 AM
The Martin Luther Media Star exhibit was inspired by the idea that Martin Luther was the pop star of his day. (Lexie Flickinger)
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Rare presentation of 'Smoky' to screen at the BYU library

January 26, 2017 12:00 AM
'Smoky' will be shown in the BYU library auditorium. (Special Collections Arts and Communication Archive)
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BYU's film archivist finds life in old celluloid

November 17, 2015 12:00 AM
Visitors who enter Jim Dearden's workspace are greeted with hundreds of old film reels piled throughout the room, peeking out from boxes, bags and a leather suitcase. This has been Dearden's life for over 40 years.
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BYU employee's Lego temple replica draws crowds at HBLL

October 22, 2015 12:00 AM
Dave Jungheim's Salt Lake City Temple replica, made out of 35,000 Legos. The piece is part of the HBLL's Special Collections exhibit this month. (Maddi Driggs)
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BYU Harold B. Lee Library sets out special Bible display to honor Pope's U.S. tour

September 24, 2015 12:00 AM
A student viewing the Saint John's Bible display. The display is in the L. Tom Perry Special Collections area of the Harold B. Lee Library. (Natalie Bothwell)
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Swimsuit designer exhibit shows timeless fashion

September 22, 2015 12:00 AM
The Rose Marie Reid exhibit recently opened in the L. Tom Perry Special Collections area of the Harold B. Lee Library. Reid began her fashion business in 1946 with an emphasis on swimwear. (Natalie Bothwell)
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New exhibit celebrates 100th anniversary of 'Jesus the Christ'

September 16, 2015 12:00 AM
The book, 'Jesus the Christ,' as part of the exhibit in the Harold B. Lee Library. A new exhibit in the library highlights journals, videos and books relating to Elder Talmage and his work. (Maddi Driggs)
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L. Tom Perry Special Collections Library busier than ever

April 16, 2015 12:00 AM
The Arts and Communications Archives collection is one of the library's largest, attracting students and scholars alike from around the BYU campus and throughout the world.
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BYU Special Collections acquires contemporary Illuminated John's Bible facsimile

February 05, 2013 12:00 AM
The L. Tom Perry Special Collections Department in the library seeks to reignite the medieval reverie of the Bible on campus and throughout the community through the acquisition of a set of Saint John's Bible facsimiles.
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BYU Motion Picture Archive screens classic John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart movie tonight

January 25, 2013 12:00 AM
The BYU Motion Picture Archive is screening 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance' in the Harold B. Lee. Library Auditorium on level one tonight at 7:00 p.m. The screening is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30.
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BYU's HBLL hosts "Voices of the Civil War"

September 17, 2012 12:00 AM
BYU's L. Tom Perry Special Collections in the Harold B. Lee Library opened a new exhibit Thursday, 'Voices of the Civil War,' displaying rare Civil War-period artifacts such as letters, documents, books and even music.
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Maeser descendents celebrate building's centennial

June 01, 2012 12:00 AM
One hundred years ago, the Karl G. Maeser building was dedicated and began to be used by faculty and students formally for classroom instruction. The building was built as a memorial to Maeser who served as principle of Brigham Young Academy for 16 years. During that time he inspired many students, including James E. Talmage, George Albert Smith and J. Golden Kimball.
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"Dive Bomber" explodes at the Harold B. Lee Library

May 29, 2012 12:00 AM
Warner Bros. tribute to World War II, 'Dive Bomber,' was shown Friday at the Harold B. Lee Library as part of a double feature.
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Academy Award nominated film "Dive Bomber" featured at HBLL

May 24, 2012 12:00 AM
'Dive Bomber', the 1941 Technicolor film, will be shown in the auditorium at the Harold B. Lee Library 7 p.m. Friday
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