October 4, 2019, Friday - What the Dogs Have Taught Us

Time: 11:45 am; talk begins at 12 noon

Location: Elmer L. Anderson Library, 222 21st Avenue S, Room 120

First Fridays: Roaring Good Tales, Animals in the Archives

From Jennie to Ribsy to Rocket: What the Dogs Have Taught Us

Animals may not be allowed in the University of Minnesota’s archives, but that doesn’t mean the University’s collections aren’t filled with them! From farm animals to beloved pets to mythical beasts, the Archives and Special Collections are teeming with creatures of all kinds. Join them for the 2019–2020 First Fridays season as the library explores the wild side of history. Canine characters take center stage as they examine the works of significant children's book artists and writers. Presented by Lisa Von Drasek (Curator, Children’s Literature Research Collection). 

After the talk, guests can spend time with licensed therapy animals from the Pet Away Worry & Stress (PAWS) program, run by Boynton Health Service at the University of Minnesota.

Free and open to the public.