Exhibit Opening — “I could people the hours with creations”: Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

Sep 24, 2026   3:00 - 5:00 pm  
Main Library Room 346 — 1408 W. Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801
Reception/Open House
Sponsor
The Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Speaker
Lynne M. Thomas
Contact
Carrie Lingscheit
E-Mail
carriel@illinois.edu
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Please join us for an opening reception to celebrate the acquisition of the first edition of Frankenstein and explore the life and career of Mary Shelley. Exhibit curator Lynne Thomas will give brief remarks, and refreshments will be served. This exhibit will be on display through Summer 2027.

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