Suffering, Death, and Enemies: Rare Books from the A. R. Wentz Library Collection

Thank you to everyone who attended the Suffering, Death, and Enemies: Rare Books from the A. R. Wentz Library Collection and enjoyed our wine and cheese spread. The reception was hosted by our Library Director and Archivist, B. Bohleke and the exhibit was prepared by Karin Bohleke of LTSG and Shippensburg University with assistance from Vince Evener,  LTSG Visiting Instructor in Reformation and Luther Studies. The exhibit featured publications by Martin Luther's contemporaries--both faithful supporters, and "enemies" who wrote against the Reformation. The exhibit will remain up until Friday, October 28th.

Want to learn more about our rare book collection and Seminary Archives holdings? Contact the Assistant Archivist, Sheila Joy by email at sjoy@ltsg.edu or by phone at 717- 339-1317.

Library Book Sale

Mark your calendars! The fall book sale will be happening October 24-29 in the Pioneer Room on the first floor of the library!

Book Sale Schedule

$2.00          Monday, Oct. 24: Students, Faculty, & Staff only (ID will be checked) --

3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

$2.00          Tuesday, Oct. 25: General Public beginning     8:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m.

$2.00          Wednesday Oct. 26:                                              8:30 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m.

$1.00          Thursday, Oct. 27:                                                 8:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m.

$  .25          Friday, Oct. 28:                                                      8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.

Free            Saturday, Oct. 29:                                                  11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

All proceeds from the book sale are collected specifically to raise money for the purchase of materials and supplies for the A. R. Wentz Library.

Spreading Awareness About Archives

October is American Archives Month! Since 2006, this month is dedicated to promoting the work of archivists, individuals who collect and preserve items of enduring value, and the institutions in which they work. Archivists play a vital role in making these materials accessible to the public. Without archivists and Archives to preserve the unique records of institutions and individuals, the past would be forgotten. The Seminary Archives in the A.R. Wentz Library collects materials of importance relating to the history and day-to-day operations of the Seminary. Many people have heard of Archives, but are not quite sure what they are. Since we are celebrating American Archives this month, there will be a series of blog posts guided toward spreading awareness about the Seminary Archives, what we house, and how can we benefit you as a patron. This first post will be a general introductory post answering basic questions about what an archive is and what archivists do.