"Mother of Dragons: The Life and Discovery of Mary Anning" is currently on display on the main and fifth floors of the Bizzell Memorial Library. This exhibit showcases not only the amazing life and paleontological work of Mary Anning but also highlights some of the recent materials acquired for the University Libraries’ History of Science Special Research Collections. The two main books on the main floor, and the largest graphic, are from the new Hugh S. Torrens Collection which is now completely cataloged and ready for researchers to use on the fifth floor. The Main floor, curated by exhibits coordinator James Burnes, features an overview of Mary Anning’s life, her work as a fossilist in Lyme Regis, and her legacy in modern culture. The fifth floor, curated by Aja Tolman and Dr. Kerry Magruder, takes visitors on a deeper dive into Mary Anning’s networks, correspondences, and influences. The exhibition will be up until Summer 2023.
Mother of Dragons: The Life and Discovery of Mary Anning Exhibit
