BOSTON ATHENÆUM

Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenæum is one of the oldest and most distinguished independent libraries and cultural institutions in the United States. Its collections comprise over half a million volumes, with particular strengths in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American literature, and the fine and decorative arts. PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE ONLINE Paintings & Sculpture Online. Since the 1820s, the Boston Athenæum has, among other things, functioned as an art museum. In fact, until its own trustees took the lead in founding, in the 1870s, an institution that would eventually dedicate itself to the fine arts in

Boston, the

HOURS AND ADMISSION

We're open! We're pleased to welcome members, Day Pass users, and the public, who can tour the first floor of our landmark building and see artworks from the special collections. Experience Boston's historic library and cultural center. We're located at 10½ Beacon Street—near the State House, Boston Common, and the Park Street T. Read the latest updates and find details about

JOIN OR RENEW

We welcome you as a member! Become part of our thriving community of readers, thinkers, writers, and learners—in Boston and beyond. How to Join or Renew Levels and Pricing Installment Billing Institutional Memberships How to Join or Renew Online To Renew: Log in to your My Athenæum Profile. Once logged, in select "Renew." To Join: Create a My Athenaeum Profile.

COLLECTIONS

BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Copyright © 2014 The Proprietors of the BOSTON ATHENÆUM CALENDAR | BOSTON ATHENÆUM 17. VIRTUAL EVENT: BOOK TALK: This is Shakespeare. 12:00 pm. VIRTUAL EVENT: CONCERT: Boston Art Song Society Presents: Art Songs of Black American Composers. 6:00 pm. VIRTUAL EVENT: PANEL DISCUSSION: Confronting Racial Injustice: Boston School Desegregation through the

STAFF DIRECTORY

Acquisitions Archive Cataloging Children's Library Circulation Communications Communications Conservation Development Digital Programs Director's Office Education Events Facilities Finance Human Resources Information Technology Member and Visitor Services Reference Security Serials Special Collections ACQUISITIONS Anthea Harrison Reilly Acquisitions Librarian EMPLOYMENT | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Employment. The Athenæum is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or

DEBBIE WIESS

June 2017 By Mary Warnement and Debbie Wiess Debbie Wiess, photo courtesy of Mary Warnement Dramatis Personae: DEBBIE WIESS, the Interviewee—Boston Athenæum member since 2010; former marketing professional who became a full-time writer with her move to Boston in 2000 with husband Jim; multilingual international traveler and general bon vivant; writer of a wide variety of ANDROMEDA: DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH’S UNKNOWN MASTERPIECE Andromeda: Daniel Chester French’s Unknown Masterpiece. Donna Hassler. Andromeda, Daniel Chester French’s provocative masterpiece in marble, makes for an elusive subject. Sculpted only two years before the artist’s death in 1931, the work has never been exhibited outside of French’s studio at Chesterwood, his summer retreat in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

BOSTON ATHENÆUM

Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenæum is one of the oldest and most distinguished independent libraries and cultural institutions in the United States. Its collections comprise over half a million volumes, with particular strengths in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American literature, and the fine and decorative arts. PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE ONLINE Paintings & Sculpture Online. Since the 1820s, the Boston Athenæum has, among other things, functioned as an art museum. In fact, until its own trustees took the lead in founding, in the 1870s, an institution that would eventually dedicate itself to the fine arts in

Boston, the

HOURS AND ADMISSION

We're open! We're pleased to welcome members, Day Pass users, and the public, who can tour the first floor of our landmark building and see artworks from the special collections. Experience Boston's historic library and cultural center. We're located at 10½ Beacon Street—near the State House, Boston Common, and the Park Street T. Read the latest updates and find details about

JOIN OR RENEW

We welcome you as a member! Become part of our thriving community of readers, thinkers, writers, and learners—in Boston and beyond. How to Join or Renew Levels and Pricing Installment Billing Institutional Memberships How to Join or Renew Online To Renew: Log in to your My Athenæum Profile. Once logged, in select "Renew." To Join: Create a My Athenaeum Profile.

COLLECTIONS

BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Copyright © 2014 The Proprietors of the BOSTON ATHENÆUM CALENDAR | BOSTON ATHENÆUM 17. VIRTUAL EVENT: BOOK TALK: This is Shakespeare. 12:00 pm. VIRTUAL EVENT: CONCERT: Boston Art Song Society Presents: Art Songs of Black American Composers. 6:00 pm. VIRTUAL EVENT: PANEL DISCUSSION: Confronting Racial Injustice: Boston School Desegregation through the

STAFF DIRECTORY

Acquisitions Archive Cataloging Children's Library Circulation Communications Communications Conservation Development Digital Programs Director's Office Education Events Facilities Finance Human Resources Information Technology Member and Visitor Services Reference Security Serials Special Collections ACQUISITIONS Anthea Harrison Reilly Acquisitions Librarian EMPLOYMENT | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Employment. The Athenæum is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or

DEBBIE WIESS

June 2017 By Mary Warnement and Debbie Wiess Debbie Wiess, photo courtesy of Mary Warnement Dramatis Personae: DEBBIE WIESS, the Interviewee—Boston Athenæum member since 2010; former marketing professional who became a full-time writer with her move to Boston in 2000 with husband Jim; multilingual international traveler and general bon vivant; writer of a wide variety of ANDROMEDA: DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH’S UNKNOWN MASTERPIECE Andromeda: Daniel Chester French’s Unknown Masterpiece. Donna Hassler. Andromeda, Daniel Chester French’s provocative masterpiece in marble, makes for an elusive subject. Sculpted only two years before the artist’s death in 1931, the work has never been exhibited outside of French’s studio at Chesterwood, his summer retreat in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. DAY PASSES | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Day Passes are available! Please read about them below. Call 617-720-7604 or email membership@bostonathenaeum.org with your questions. Also note the latest information about safety measures. Thank you! Day Pass Policies How to purchase Day Passes are $40 per person, and are valid for all open hours: 9:00am–8:00pm Monday through Thursday, and 9:00am–5:00pm on Fridays and

COLLECTIONS

BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Copyright © 2014 The Proprietors of the BOSTON ATHENÆUM

MISSION & HISTORY

Mission, Vision, & Values Mission The mission of the Boston Athenæum is to engage all who seek knowledge by making accessible our library’s collections and spaces, thereby inspiring reflection, discourse, creative expression, and joy. Vision The Boston Athenæum aspires to spark conversations of critical importance, foster an engaged, diverse membership, and cultivate our

FUNCTION RENTALS

The Henry Long Room and the G. d'Andelot Belin Bow Room, both on the first floor of the Boston Athenæum, are available for rental for individual and corporate functions. The Athenæum’s unique atmosphere makes a splendid setting for corporate presentations, private dinners, receptions, and the like. These rooms have a capacity of 60 people for a seated event and 130 people for CALENDAR | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Become a member and enjoy all of our events at no additional cost. For more information, click here. TRUSTEES | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Timothy W. Diggins, President Susan B. Weatherbie, First Vice President Creelea H. Pangaro, Second Vice President J. Mark Enriquez, Treasurer Arthur B. Page, Secretary Trustees Javier Cevallos Earl M.Collier, Jr. Roger Haynes Clarissa C. Hunnewell Aimée Vincent Jamison Winston E. Langley Terrance P. McGuire Catherine Powell John S. Reed Amy E. Ryan Austin V. Shapard Trustees RECIPROCAL MUSEUM ADMISSION PRIVILEGES Members* of the Boston Athenæum are eligible to enjoy free or discounted admission to over 850 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America through the Athenæum’s participation in two associations: North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) How do I take advantage of this benefit?

EDWARD CLARKE CABOT

Edward Clarke Cabot is best known today for his architectural achievements, the most famous of which is the Boston Athenæum’s building at 10 ½ Beacon Street, but during his lifetime his artistic output earned him equal praise. The Athenæum holds a significant collection of his watercolors, drawings, and prints that documents a prolific artistic career that began long before

READING ROOMS

The Fifth Floor Reading Room is the main reading room. It is a SILENT reading room with tables located in alcoves on either side and down the center of the room. Members may reserve books for use in the building by inserting pink slips (provided on the cart) with name and date after which the book can be re-shelved and placing the books on the tables in the center of this EVENT REGISTRATION 2.0 Registration Closed. To register, contact the Events Department directly: events@bostonathenaeum.org or 617-720-7600. Book Talk, The Deviant's War, June 2. Wednesday, June 2. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Virtual Event, Book Talk, Eric Cervini, The Deviant’s War: The Homosexual vs. the United States of America.

BOSTON ATHENÆUM

Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenæum is one of the oldest and most distinguished independent libraries and cultural institutions in the United States. Its collections comprise over half a million volumes, with particular strengths in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American literature, and the fine and decorative arts. PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE ONLINE Paintings & Sculpture Online. Since the 1820s, the Boston Athenæum has, among other things, functioned as an art museum. In fact, until its own trustees took the lead in founding, in the 1870s, an institution that would eventually dedicate itself to the fine arts in

Boston, the

COLLECTIONS

BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Copyright © 2014 The Proprietors of the BOSTON ATHENÆUM

STAFF DIRECTORY

Acquisitions Archive Cataloging Children's Library Circulation Communications Communications Conservation Development Digital Programs Director's Office Education Events Facilities Finance Human Resources Information Technology Member and Visitor Services Reference Security Serials Special Collections ACQUISITIONS Anthea Harrison Reilly Acquisitions Librarian EMPLOYMENT | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Employment. The Athenæum is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or TRUSTEES | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Timothy W. Diggins, President Susan B. Weatherbie, First Vice President Creelea H. Pangaro, Second Vice President J. Mark Enriquez, Treasurer Arthur B. Page, Secretary Trustees Javier Cevallos Earl M.Collier, Jr. Roger Haynes Clarissa C. Hunnewell Aimée Vincent Jamison Winston E. Langley Terrance P. McGuire Catherine Powell John S. Reed Amy E. Ryan Austin V. Shapard Trustees VIRTUAL TOUR: INSIDE THE ATHENÆUM Click here to access the tour. Virtual Tour: Inside the Athenæum with Molly Jarvis While it's closed to visitors, see the Athenæum's historic 1849 building as Member and Visitor Services Coordinator Molly Jarvis takes you on a virtual tour, including an introduction to the Athenæum’s landmark building and reading rooms, and a discussion of why people like to join the library.

DEBBIE WIESS

Scene 1. Scene: Boston Athenæum, afternoon mid-May 2017. A pair of red leather doors studded with brass and featuring windows gilded with the numbers 10½ open, revealing a woman ( DEBBIE WIESS) entering the marble-lined entryway. She stores her tote and jacket in one of the self-serve lockers. In her pocketbook is one of her current reads, a RECIPROCAL MUSEUM ADMISSION PRIVILEGES Members* of the Boston Athenæum are eligible to enjoy free or discounted admission to over 850 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America through the Athenæum’s participation in two associations: North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) How do I take advantage of this benefit? ANDROMEDA: DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH’S UNKNOWN MASTERPIECE Andromeda: Daniel Chester French’s Unknown Masterpiece. Donna Hassler. Andromeda, Daniel Chester French’s provocative masterpiece in marble, makes for an elusive subject. Sculpted only two years before the artist’s death in 1931, the work has never been exhibited outside of French’s studio at Chesterwood, his summer retreat in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

BOSTON ATHENÆUM

Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenæum is one of the oldest and most distinguished independent libraries and cultural institutions in the United States. Its collections comprise over half a million volumes, with particular strengths in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American literature, and the fine and decorative arts. PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE ONLINE Paintings & Sculpture Online. Since the 1820s, the Boston Athenæum has, among other things, functioned as an art museum. In fact, until its own trustees took the lead in founding, in the 1870s, an institution that would eventually dedicate itself to the fine arts in

Boston, the

COLLECTIONS

BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Copyright © 2014 The Proprietors of the BOSTON ATHENÆUM

STAFF DIRECTORY

Acquisitions Archive Cataloging Children's Library Circulation Communications Communications Conservation Development Digital Programs Director's Office Education Events Facilities Finance Human Resources Information Technology Member and Visitor Services Reference Security Serials Special Collections ACQUISITIONS Anthea Harrison Reilly Acquisitions Librarian EMPLOYMENT | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Employment. The Athenæum is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or TRUSTEES | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Timothy W. Diggins, President Susan B. Weatherbie, First Vice President Creelea H. Pangaro, Second Vice President J. Mark Enriquez, Treasurer Arthur B. Page, Secretary Trustees Javier Cevallos Earl M.Collier, Jr. Roger Haynes Clarissa C. Hunnewell Aimée Vincent Jamison Winston E. Langley Terrance P. McGuire Catherine Powell John S. Reed Amy E. Ryan Austin V. Shapard Trustees VIRTUAL TOUR: INSIDE THE ATHENÆUM Click here to access the tour. Virtual Tour: Inside the Athenæum with Molly Jarvis While it's closed to visitors, see the Athenæum's historic 1849 building as Member and Visitor Services Coordinator Molly Jarvis takes you on a virtual tour, including an introduction to the Athenæum’s landmark building and reading rooms, and a discussion of why people like to join the library.

DEBBIE WIESS

Scene 1. Scene: Boston Athenæum, afternoon mid-May 2017. A pair of red leather doors studded with brass and featuring windows gilded with the numbers 10½ open, revealing a woman ( DEBBIE WIESS) entering the marble-lined entryway. She stores her tote and jacket in one of the self-serve lockers. In her pocketbook is one of her current reads, a RECIPROCAL MUSEUM ADMISSION PRIVILEGES Members* of the Boston Athenæum are eligible to enjoy free or discounted admission to over 850 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America through the Athenæum’s participation in two associations: North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) How do I take advantage of this benefit? ANDROMEDA: DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH’S UNKNOWN MASTERPIECE Andromeda: Daniel Chester French’s Unknown Masterpiece. Donna Hassler. Andromeda, Daniel Chester French’s provocative masterpiece in marble, makes for an elusive subject. Sculpted only two years before the artist’s death in 1931, the work has never been exhibited outside of French’s studio at Chesterwood, his summer retreat in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

TAKE A TOUR

Join one of our knowledgeable docents for a tour--either virtual or in-person--featuring our historic building and rich collections. We offer public tours as well as field trip opportunities for schools and private tours for groups of all kinds.

HOURS AND ADMISSION

We're open! We're pleased to welcome members, Day Pass users, and the public, who can tour the first floor of our landmark building and see artworks from the special collections. Experience Boston's historic library and cultural center. We're located at 10½ Beacon Street—near the State House, Boston Common, and the Park Street T. Read the latest updates and find details about

COLLECTIONS

BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Copyright © 2014 The Proprietors of the BOSTON ATHENÆUM

JOIN OR RENEW

We welcome you as a member! Become part of our thriving community of readers, thinkers, writers, and learners—in Boston and beyond. How to Join or Renew Levels and Pricing Installment Billing Institutional Memberships How to Join or Renew Online To Renew: Log in to your My Athenæum Profile. Once logged, in select "Renew." To Join: Create a My Athenaeum Profile. CALENDAR | BOSTON ATHENÆUM 17. VIRTUAL EVENT: BOOK TALK: This is Shakespeare. 12:00 pm. VIRTUAL EVENT: CONCERT: Boston Art Song Society Presents: Art Songs of Black American Composers. 6:00 pm. VIRTUAL EVENT: PANEL DISCUSSION: Confronting Racial Injustice: Boston School Desegregation through the LIBRARY | BOSTON ATHENÆUM BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Copyright © 2014 The Proprietors of the BOSTON ATHENÆUM AMERICAN NEOCLASSICAL SCULPTURE The establishment of the Boston Athenæum in 1807 as a place for the advancement of American culture coincided with the rise of Neoclassicism as the aesthetic-of-choice, first in Europe and then in the new United States. As an artistic movement, Neoclassicism dominated western art from the 1750s when major archaeological sites at Pompeii, Herculaneum, and elsewhere were

CONSERVATION STAFF

Tatiana is a conservator of works on paper and photographs, in addition to having a private practice in the Greater Boston area. Previously, she was Associate Conservator of Photographs at The Better Image in NYC, and Fellow in Photographs Conservation at the Amon Carter Museum in Forth Worth, TX. Tatiana holds a M.S. from the

Winterthur

RALPH INMAN

Ralph Inman (1713–1788) was born in Yorkshire, England, and came of America in about 1740. He established a large estate at what became Cambridgeport in Massachusetts, a fact remembered in the naming of nearby Inman Street and Inman Square. Inman was a successful merchant and remained a Loyalist during the American Revolution, part of which he spent in England.

ABRAHAM SCHECHTER

October 2016 Interview by Carolle R. Morini, a special interview in honor of National Archive Month Abraham Schechter at C.S. Lewis's desk in his Oxford home. Please tell us about your background— education and careers. My childhood years were immersed in two large cities: New York and Paris, and French is my mother tongue. Thanks to the influence of place and family, my life

BOSTON ATHENÆUM

Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenæum is one of the oldest and most distinguished independent libraries and cultural institutions in the United States. Its collections comprise over half a million volumes, with particular strengths in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American literature, and the fine and decorative arts. PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE ONLINE Paintings & Sculpture Online. Since the 1820s, the Boston Athenæum has, among other things, functioned as an art museum. In fact, until its own trustees took the lead in founding, in the 1870s, an institution that would eventually dedicate itself to the fine arts in

Boston, the

HOURS AND ADMISSION

We're open! We're pleased to welcome members, Day Pass users, and the public, who can tour the first floor of our landmark building and see artworks from the special collections. Experience Boston's historic library and cultural center. We're located at 10½ Beacon Street—near the State House, Boston Common, and the Park Street T. Read the latest updates and find details about EMPLOYMENT | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Employment. The Athenæum is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or

STAFF DIRECTORY

Acquisitions Archive Cataloging Children's Library Circulation Communications Communications Conservation Development Digital Programs Director's Office Education Events Facilities Finance Human Resources Information Technology Member and Visitor Services Reference Security Serials Special Collections ACQUISITIONS Anthea Harrison Reilly Acquisitions Librarian TRUSTEES | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Timothy W. Diggins, President Susan B. Weatherbie, First Vice President Creelea H. Pangaro, Second Vice President J. Mark Enriquez, Treasurer Arthur B. Page, Secretary Trustees Javier Cevallos Earl M.Collier, Jr. Roger Haynes Clarissa C. Hunnewell Aimée Vincent Jamison Winston E. Langley Terrance P. McGuire Catherine Powell John S. Reed Amy E. Ryan Austin V. Shapard Trustees

DEBBIE WIESS

Scene 1. Scene: Boston Athenæum, afternoon mid-May 2017. A pair of red leather doors studded with brass and featuring windows gilded with the numbers 10½ open, revealing a woman ( DEBBIE WIESS) entering the marble-lined entryway. She stores her tote and jacket in one of the self-serve lockers. In her pocketbook is one of her current reads, a VIRTUAL TOUR: INSIDE THE ATHENÆUM Click here to access the tour. Virtual Tour: Inside the Athenæum with Molly Jarvis While it's closed to visitors, see the Athenæum's historic 1849 building as Member and Visitor Services Coordinator Molly Jarvis takes you on a virtual tour, including an introduction to the Athenæum’s landmark building and reading rooms, and a discussion of why people like to join the library. RECIPROCAL MUSEUM ADMISSION PRIVILEGES Members* of the Boston Athenæum are eligible to enjoy free or discounted admission to over 850 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America through the Athenæum’s participation in two associations: North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) How do I take advantage of this benefit? ANDROMEDA: DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH’S UNKNOWN MASTERPIECE Andromeda: Daniel Chester French’s Unknown Masterpiece. Donna Hassler. Andromeda, Daniel Chester French’s provocative masterpiece in marble, makes for an elusive subject. Sculpted only two years before the artist’s death in 1931, the work has never been exhibited outside of French’s studio at Chesterwood, his summer retreat in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

BOSTON ATHENÆUM

Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenæum is one of the oldest and most distinguished independent libraries and cultural institutions in the United States. Its collections comprise over half a million volumes, with particular strengths in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American literature, and the fine and decorative arts. PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE ONLINE Paintings & Sculpture Online. Since the 1820s, the Boston Athenæum has, among other things, functioned as an art museum. In fact, until its own trustees took the lead in founding, in the 1870s, an institution that would eventually dedicate itself to the fine arts in

Boston, the

HOURS AND ADMISSION

We're open! We're pleased to welcome members, Day Pass users, and the public, who can tour the first floor of our landmark building and see artworks from the special collections. Experience Boston's historic library and cultural center. We're located at 10½ Beacon Street—near the State House, Boston Common, and the Park Street T. Read the latest updates and find details about EMPLOYMENT | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Employment. The Athenæum is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or

STAFF DIRECTORY

Acquisitions Archive Cataloging Children's Library Circulation Communications Communications Conservation Development Digital Programs Director's Office Education Events Facilities Finance Human Resources Information Technology Member and Visitor Services Reference Security Serials Special Collections ACQUISITIONS Anthea Harrison Reilly Acquisitions Librarian TRUSTEES | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Timothy W. Diggins, President Susan B. Weatherbie, First Vice President Creelea H. Pangaro, Second Vice President J. Mark Enriquez, Treasurer Arthur B. Page, Secretary Trustees Javier Cevallos Earl M.Collier, Jr. Roger Haynes Clarissa C. Hunnewell Aimée Vincent Jamison Winston E. Langley Terrance P. McGuire Catherine Powell John S. Reed Amy E. Ryan Austin V. Shapard Trustees

DEBBIE WIESS

Scene 1. Scene: Boston Athenæum, afternoon mid-May 2017. A pair of red leather doors studded with brass and featuring windows gilded with the numbers 10½ open, revealing a woman ( DEBBIE WIESS) entering the marble-lined entryway. She stores her tote and jacket in one of the self-serve lockers. In her pocketbook is one of her current reads, a VIRTUAL TOUR: INSIDE THE ATHENÆUM Click here to access the tour. Virtual Tour: Inside the Athenæum with Molly Jarvis While it's closed to visitors, see the Athenæum's historic 1849 building as Member and Visitor Services Coordinator Molly Jarvis takes you on a virtual tour, including an introduction to the Athenæum’s landmark building and reading rooms, and a discussion of why people like to join the library. RECIPROCAL MUSEUM ADMISSION PRIVILEGES Members* of the Boston Athenæum are eligible to enjoy free or discounted admission to over 850 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America through the Athenæum’s participation in two associations: North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) How do I take advantage of this benefit?

HOURS AND ADMISSION

We're open! We're pleased to welcome members, Day Pass users, and the public, who can tour the first floor of our landmark building and see artworks from the special collections. Experience Boston's historic library and cultural center. We're located at 10½ Beacon Street—near the State House, Boston Common, and the Park Street T. Read the latest updates and find details about

TAKE A TOUR

Join one of our knowledgeable docents for a tour--either virtual or in-person--featuring our historic building and rich collections. We offer public tours as well as field trip opportunities for schools and private tours for groups of all kinds.

COLLECTIONS

BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Copyright © 2014 The Proprietors of the BOSTON ATHENÆUM DAY PASSES | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Day Passes are available! Please read about them below. Call 617-720-7604 or email membership@bostonathenaeum.org with your questions. Also note the latest information about safety measures. Thank you! Day Pass Policies How to purchase Day Passes are $40 per person, and are valid for all open hours: 9:00am–8:00pm Monday through Thursday, and 9:00am–5:00pm on Fridays and

JOIN OR RENEW

We welcome you as a member! Become part of our thriving community of readers, thinkers, writers, and learners—in Boston and beyond. How to Join or Renew Levels and Pricing Installment Billing Institutional Memberships How to Join or Renew Online To Renew: Log in to your My Athenæum Profile. Once logged, in select "Renew." To Join: Create a My Athenaeum Profile. CALENDAR | BOSTON ATHENÆUM 17. VIRTUAL EVENT: BOOK TALK: This is Shakespeare. 12:00 pm. VIRTUAL EVENT: CONCERT: Boston Art Song Society Presents: Art Songs of Black American Composers. 6:00 pm. VIRTUAL EVENT: PANEL DISCUSSION: Confronting Racial Injustice: Boston School Desegregation through the LIBRARY | BOSTON ATHENÆUM BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Copyright © 2014 The Proprietors of the BOSTON ATHENÆUM

FUNCTION RENTALS

The Henry Long Room and the G. d'Andelot Belin Bow Room, both on the first floor of the Boston Athenæum, are available for rental for individual and corporate functions. The Athenæum’s unique atmosphere makes a splendid setting for corporate presentations, private dinners, receptions, and the like. These rooms have a capacity of 60 people for a seated event and 130 people for AMERICAN NEOCLASSICAL SCULPTURE The establishment of the Boston Athenæum in 1807 as a place for the advancement of American culture coincided with the rise of Neoclassicism as the aesthetic-of-choice, first in Europe and then in the new United States. As an artistic movement, Neoclassicism dominated western art from the 1750s when major archaeological sites at Pompeii, Herculaneum, and elsewhere were

ABRAHAM SCHECHTER

October 2016 Interview by Carolle R. Morini, a special interview in honor of National Archive Month Abraham Schechter at C.S. Lewis's desk in his Oxford home. Please tell us about your background— education and careers. My childhood years were immersed in two large cities: New York and Paris, and French is my mother tongue. Thanks to the influence of place and family, my life

BOSTON ATHENÆUM

Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenæum is one of the oldest and most distinguished independent libraries and cultural institutions in the United States. Its collections comprise over half a million volumes, with particular strengths in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American literature, and the fine and decorative arts. PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE ONLINE Paintings & Sculpture Online. Since the 1820s, the Boston Athenæum has, among other things, functioned as an art museum. In fact, until its own trustees took the lead in founding, in the 1870s, an institution that would eventually dedicate itself to the fine arts in

Boston, the

HOURS AND ADMISSION

We're open! We're pleased to welcome members, Day Pass users, and the public, who can tour the first floor of our landmark building and see artworks from the special collections. Experience Boston's historic library and cultural center. We're located at 10½ Beacon Street—near the State House, Boston Common, and the Park Street T. Read the latest updates and find details about

COLLECTIONS

BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Copyright © 2014 The Proprietors of the BOSTON ATHENÆUM

JOIN OR RENEW

We welcome you as a member! Become part of our thriving community of readers, thinkers, writers, and learners—in Boston and beyond. How to Join or Renew Levels and Pricing Installment Billing Institutional Memberships How to Join or Renew Online To Renew: Log in to your My Athenæum Profile. Once logged, in select "Renew." To Join: Create a My Athenaeum Profile. CALENDAR | BOSTON ATHENÆUM 17. VIRTUAL EVENT: BOOK TALK: This is Shakespeare. 12:00 pm. VIRTUAL EVENT: CONCERT: Boston Art Song Society Presents: Art Songs of Black American Composers. 6:00 pm. VIRTUAL EVENT: PANEL DISCUSSION: Confronting Racial Injustice: Boston School Desegregation through the EMPLOYMENT | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Employment. The Athenæum is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or

STAFF DIRECTORY

Acquisitions Archive Cataloging Children's Library Circulation Communications Communications Conservation Development Digital Programs Director's Office Education Events Facilities Finance Human Resources Information Technology Member and Visitor Services Reference Security Serials Special Collections ACQUISITIONS Anthea Harrison Reilly Acquisitions Librarian

EDWARD CLARKE CABOT

Edward Clarke Cabot is best known today for his architectural achievements, the most famous of which is the Boston Athenæum’s building at 10 ½ Beacon Street, but during his lifetime his artistic output earned him equal praise. The Athenæum holds a significant collection of his watercolors, drawings, and prints that documents a prolific artistic career that began long before ANDROMEDA: DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH’S UNKNOWN MASTERPIECE Andromeda: Daniel Chester French’s Unknown Masterpiece. Donna Hassler. Andromeda, Daniel Chester French’s provocative masterpiece in marble, makes for an elusive subject. Sculpted only two years before the artist’s death in 1931, the work has never been exhibited outside of French’s studio at Chesterwood, his summer retreat in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

BOSTON ATHENÆUM

Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenæum is one of the oldest and most distinguished independent libraries and cultural institutions in the United States. Its collections comprise over half a million volumes, with particular strengths in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American literature, and the fine and decorative arts. PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE ONLINE Paintings & Sculpture Online. Since the 1820s, the Boston Athenæum has, among other things, functioned as an art museum. In fact, until its own trustees took the lead in founding, in the 1870s, an institution that would eventually dedicate itself to the fine arts in

Boston, the

HOURS AND ADMISSION

We're open! We're pleased to welcome members, Day Pass users, and the public, who can tour the first floor of our landmark building and see artworks from the special collections. Experience Boston's historic library and cultural center. We're located at 10½ Beacon Street—near the State House, Boston Common, and the Park Street T. Read the latest updates and find details about

COLLECTIONS

BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Copyright © 2014 The Proprietors of the BOSTON ATHENÆUM

JOIN OR RENEW

We welcome you as a member! Become part of our thriving community of readers, thinkers, writers, and learners—in Boston and beyond. How to Join or Renew Levels and Pricing Installment Billing Institutional Memberships How to Join or Renew Online To Renew: Log in to your My Athenæum Profile. Once logged, in select "Renew." To Join: Create a My Athenaeum Profile. CALENDAR | BOSTON ATHENÆUM 17. VIRTUAL EVENT: BOOK TALK: This is Shakespeare. 12:00 pm. VIRTUAL EVENT: CONCERT: Boston Art Song Society Presents: Art Songs of Black American Composers. 6:00 pm. VIRTUAL EVENT: PANEL DISCUSSION: Confronting Racial Injustice: Boston School Desegregation through the EMPLOYMENT | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Employment. The Athenæum is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or

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Acquisitions Archive Cataloging Children's Library Circulation Communications Communications Conservation Development Digital Programs Director's Office Education Events Facilities Finance Human Resources Information Technology Member and Visitor Services Reference Security Serials Special Collections ACQUISITIONS Anthea Harrison Reilly Acquisitions Librarian

EDWARD CLARKE CABOT

Edward Clarke Cabot is best known today for his architectural achievements, the most famous of which is the Boston Athenæum’s building at 10 ½ Beacon Street, but during his lifetime his artistic output earned him equal praise. The Athenæum holds a significant collection of his watercolors, drawings, and prints that documents a prolific artistic career that began long before ANDROMEDA: DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH’S UNKNOWN MASTERPIECE Andromeda: Daniel Chester French’s Unknown Masterpiece. Donna Hassler. Andromeda, Daniel Chester French’s provocative masterpiece in marble, makes for an elusive subject. Sculpted only two years before the artist’s death in 1931, the work has never been exhibited outside of French’s studio at Chesterwood, his summer retreat in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE ONLINE Paintings & Sculpture Online. Since the 1820s, the Boston Athenæum has, among other things, functioned as an art museum. In fact, until its own trustees took the lead in founding, in the 1870s, an institution that would eventually dedicate itself to the fine arts in Boston, the Athenæum single-handedly filled that role in the city.

COLLECTIONS

BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Copyright © 2014 The Proprietors of the BOSTON ATHENÆUM

TAKE A TOUR

Join one of our knowledgeable docents for a tour--either virtual or in-person--featuring our historic building and rich collections. We offer public tours as well as field trip opportunities for schools and private tours for groups of all kinds. DAY PASSES | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Day Passes are available! Please read about them below. Call 617-720-7604 or email membership@bostonathenaeum.org with your questions. Also note the latest information about safety measures. Thank you! Day Pass Policies How to purchase Day Passes are $40 per person, and are valid for all open hours: 9:00am–8:00pm Monday through Thursday, and 9:00am–5:00pm on Fridays and CONTACT US | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Boston Athenæum 10½ Beacon Street Boston, Massachusetts 02108 General Inquiries: 617-227-0270 Circulation · circulation@bostonathenaeum.org · 617-227-0270 x 301 Development · development@bostonathenaeum.org · 617-720-7680 Events · events@bostonathenaeum.org · 617-720-7600 Interlibrary Loan (ILL) · illintern@bostonathenaeum.org · 617-227-0270 x 280 Membership · TRUSTEES | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Timothy W. Diggins, President Susan B. Weatherbie, First Vice President Creelea H. Pangaro, Second Vice President J. Mark Enriquez, Treasurer Arthur B. Page, Secretary Trustees Javier Cevallos Earl M.Collier, Jr. Roger Haynes Clarissa C. Hunnewell Aimée Vincent Jamison Winston E. Langley Terrance P. McGuire Catherine Powell John S. Reed Amy E. Ryan Austin V. Shapard Trustees

EDWARD CLARKE CABOT

Edward Clarke Cabot is best known today for his architectural achievements, the most famous of which is the Boston Athenæum’s building at 10 ½ Beacon Street, but during his lifetime his artistic output earned him equal praise. The Athenæum holds a significant collection of his watercolors, drawings, and prints that documents a prolific artistic career that began long before RECIPROCAL MUSEUM ADMISSION PRIVILEGES Members* of the Boston Athenæum are eligible to enjoy free or discounted admission to over 850 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America through the Athenæum’s participation in two associations: North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) How do I take advantage of this benefit?

READING ROOMS

The Fifth Floor Reading Room is the main reading room. It is a SILENT reading room with tables located in alcoves on either side and down the center of the room. Members may reserve books for use in the building by inserting pink slips (provided on the cart) with name and date after which the book can be re-shelved and placing the books on the tables in the center of this EVENT REGISTRATION 2.0 Registration Closed. To register, contact the Events Department directly: events@bostonathenaeum.org or 617-720-7600. Book Talk, The Deviant's War, June 2. Wednesday, June 2. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Virtual Event, Book Talk, Eric Cervini, The Deviant’s War: The Homosexual vs. the United States of America.

BOSTON ATHENÆUM

Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenæum is one of the oldest and most distinguished independent libraries and cultural institutions in the United States. Its collections comprise over half a million volumes, with particular strengths in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American literature, and the fine and decorative arts.

HOURS AND ADMISSION

We're open! We're pleased to welcome members, Day Pass users, and the public, who can tour the first floor of our landmark building and see artworks from the special collections. Experience Boston's historic library and cultural center. We're located at 10½ Beacon Street—near the State House, Boston Common, and the Park Street T. Read the latest updates and find details about

COLLECTIONS

BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Copyright © 2014 The Proprietors of the BOSTON ATHENÆUM

JOIN OR RENEW

We welcome you as a member! Become part of our thriving community of readers, thinkers, writers, and learners—in Boston and beyond. How to Join or Renew Levels and Pricing Installment Billing Institutional Memberships How to Join or Renew Online To Renew: Log in to your My Athenæum Profile. Once logged, in select "Renew." To Join: Create a My Athenaeum Profile. EMPLOYMENT | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Employment. The Athenæum is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or

STAFF DIRECTORY

Acquisitions Archive Cataloging Children's Library Circulation Communications Communications Conservation Development Digital Programs Director's Office Education Events Facilities Finance Human Resources Information Technology Member and Visitor Services Reference Security Serials Special Collections ACQUISITIONS Anthea Harrison Reilly Acquisitions Librarian

DEBBIE WIESS

Scene 1. Scene: Boston Athenæum, afternoon mid-May 2017. A pair of red leather doors studded with brass and featuring windows gilded with the numbers 10½ open, revealing a woman ( DEBBIE WIESS) entering the marble-lined entryway. She stores her tote and jacket in one of the self-serve lockers. In her pocketbook is one of her current reads, a RECIPROCAL MUSEUM ADMISSION PRIVILEGES Members* of the Boston Athenæum are eligible to enjoy free or discounted admission to over 850 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America through the Athenæum’s participation in two associations: North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) How do I take advantage of this benefit?

READING ROOMS

The Fifth Floor Reading Room is the main reading room. It is a SILENT reading room with tables located in alcoves on either side and down the center of the room. Members may reserve books for use in the building by inserting pink slips (provided on the cart) with name and date after which the book can be re-shelved and placing the books on the tables in the center of this ANDROMEDA: DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH’S UNKNOWN MASTERPIECE Andromeda: Daniel Chester French’s Unknown Masterpiece. Donna Hassler. Andromeda, Daniel Chester French’s provocative masterpiece in marble, makes for an elusive subject. Sculpted only two years before the artist’s death in 1931, the work has never been exhibited outside of French’s studio at Chesterwood, his summer retreat in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

BOSTON ATHENÆUM

Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenæum is one of the oldest and most distinguished independent libraries and cultural institutions in the United States. Its collections comprise over half a million volumes, with particular strengths in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American literature, and the fine and decorative arts.

HOURS AND ADMISSION

We're open! We're pleased to welcome members, Day Pass users, and the public, who can tour the first floor of our landmark building and see artworks from the special collections. Experience Boston's historic library and cultural center. We're located at 10½ Beacon Street—near the State House, Boston Common, and the Park Street T. Read the latest updates and find details about

COLLECTIONS

BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Copyright © 2014 The Proprietors of the BOSTON ATHENÆUM

JOIN OR RENEW

We welcome you as a member! Become part of our thriving community of readers, thinkers, writers, and learners—in Boston and beyond. How to Join or Renew Levels and Pricing Installment Billing Institutional Memberships How to Join or Renew Online To Renew: Log in to your My Athenæum Profile. Once logged, in select "Renew." To Join: Create a My Athenaeum Profile. EMPLOYMENT | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Employment. The Athenæum is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or

STAFF DIRECTORY

Acquisitions Archive Cataloging Children's Library Circulation Communications Communications Conservation Development Digital Programs Director's Office Education Events Facilities Finance Human Resources Information Technology Member and Visitor Services Reference Security Serials Special Collections ACQUISITIONS Anthea Harrison Reilly Acquisitions Librarian

DEBBIE WIESS

Scene 1. Scene: Boston Athenæum, afternoon mid-May 2017. A pair of red leather doors studded with brass and featuring windows gilded with the numbers 10½ open, revealing a woman ( DEBBIE WIESS) entering the marble-lined entryway. She stores her tote and jacket in one of the self-serve lockers. In her pocketbook is one of her current reads, a RECIPROCAL MUSEUM ADMISSION PRIVILEGES Members* of the Boston Athenæum are eligible to enjoy free or discounted admission to over 850 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America through the Athenæum’s participation in two associations: North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) How do I take advantage of this benefit?

READING ROOMS

The Fifth Floor Reading Room is the main reading room. It is a SILENT reading room with tables located in alcoves on either side and down the center of the room. Members may reserve books for use in the building by inserting pink slips (provided on the cart) with name and date after which the book can be re-shelved and placing the books on the tables in the center of this ANDROMEDA: DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH’S UNKNOWN MASTERPIECE Andromeda: Daniel Chester French’s Unknown Masterpiece. Donna Hassler. Andromeda, Daniel Chester French’s provocative masterpiece in marble, makes for an elusive subject. Sculpted only two years before the artist’s death in 1931, the work has never been exhibited outside of French’s studio at Chesterwood, his summer retreat in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE ONLINE Paintings & Sculpture Online. Since the 1820s, the Boston Athenæum has, among other things, functioned as an art museum. In fact, until its own trustees took the lead in founding, in the 1870s, an institution that would eventually dedicate itself to the fine arts in Boston, the Athenæum single-handedly filled that role in the city. DAY PASSES | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Day Passes are available! Please read about them below. Call 617-720-7604 or email membership@bostonathenaeum.org with your questions. Also note the latest information about safety measures. Thank you! Day Pass Policies How to purchase Day Passes are $40 per person, and are valid for all open hours: 9:00am–8:00pm Monday through Thursday, and 9:00am–5:00pm on Fridays and

TAKE A TOUR

Join a Boston Athenæum docent for a 30-minute tour focused on the history of the Athenæum, its iconic building, and its remarkable collections. Whether you are visiting for the first time or a member who frequents the building, the stories are sure to fascinate you as PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE ON VIEW George Peter Alexander Healy (American, 1813–1894) Roger Wolcott. Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American, 1848–1907)

JOIN OR RENEW

We welcome you as a member! Become part of our thriving community of readers, thinkers, writers, and learners—in Boston and beyond. How to Join or Renew Levels and Pricing Installment Billing Institutional Memberships How to Join or Renew Online To Renew: Log in to your My Athenæum Profile. Once logged, in select "Renew." To Join: Create a My Athenaeum Profile. CONTACT US | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Boston Athenæum 10½ Beacon Street Boston, Massachusetts 02108 General Inquiries: 617-227-0270 Circulation · circulation@bostonathenaeum.org · 617-227-0270 x 301 Development · development@bostonathenaeum.org · 617-720-7680 Events · events@bostonathenaeum.org · 617-720-7600 Interlibrary Loan (ILL) · illintern@bostonathenaeum.org · 617-227-0270 x 280 Membership · VIRTUAL EVENT: PANEL DISCUSSION: MEET THE MAKERS Panel Discussion: Meet the Makers: Contemporary Book Artists Erin Fletcher, Nancy Leavitt, and Julie Stackpole; moderated by John Buchtel Join artists Erin Fletcher, Nancy Leavitt, and Julie Stackpole as they explore what it means to make and collect books in the twenty-first century with Curator of Rare Books and Head of Special Collections John Buchtel.

FUNCTION RENTALS

The Henry Long Room and the G. d'Andelot Belin Bow Room, both on the first floor of the Boston Athenæum, are available for rental for individual and corporate functions. The Athenæum’s unique atmosphere makes a splendid setting for corporate presentations, private dinners, receptions, and the like. These rooms have a capacity of 60 people for a seated event and 130 people for TRUSTEES | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Timothy W. Diggins, President Susan B. Weatherbie, First Vice President Creelea H. Pangaro, Second Vice President J. Mark Enriquez, Treasurer Arthur B. Page, Secretary Trustees Javier Cevallos Earl M.Collier, Jr. Roger Haynes Clarissa C. Hunnewell Aimée Vincent Jamison Winston E. Langley Terrance P. McGuire Catherine Powell John S. Reed Amy E. Ryan Austin V. Shapard Trustees RECIPROCAL MUSEUM ADMISSION PRIVILEGES Members* of the Boston Athenæum are eligible to enjoy free or discounted admission to over 850 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America through the Athenæum’s participation in two associations: North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) How do I take advantage of this benefit?

BOSTON ATHENÆUM

Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenæum is one of the oldest and most distinguished independent libraries and cultural institutions in the United States. Its collections comprise over half a million volumes, with particular strengths in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American literature, and the fine and decorative arts.

HOURS AND ADMISSION

We're open! We're pleased to welcome members, Day Pass users, and the public, who can tour the first floor of our landmark building and see artworks from the special collections. Experience Boston's historic library and cultural center. We're located at 10½ Beacon Street—near the State House, Boston Common, and the Park Street T. Read the latest updates and find details about

COLLECTIONS

BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Copyright © 2014 The Proprietors of the BOSTON ATHENÆUM

JOIN OR RENEW

We welcome you as a member! Become part of our thriving community of readers, thinkers, writers, and learners—in Boston and beyond. How to Join or Renew Levels and Pricing Installment Billing Institutional Memberships How to Join or Renew Online To Renew: Log in to your My Athenæum Profile. Once logged, in select "Renew." To Join: Create a My Athenaeum Profile. EMPLOYMENT | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Employment. The Athenæum is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or

STAFF DIRECTORY

Acquisitions Archive Cataloging Children's Library Circulation Communications Communications Conservation Development Digital Programs Director's Office Education Events Facilities Finance Human Resources Information Technology Member and Visitor Services Reference Security Serials Special Collections ACQUISITIONS Anthea Harrison Reilly Acquisitions Librarian

DEBBIE WIESS

Scene 1. Scene: Boston Athenæum, afternoon mid-May 2017. A pair of red leather doors studded with brass and featuring windows gilded with the numbers 10½ open, revealing a woman ( DEBBIE WIESS) entering the marble-lined entryway. She stores her tote and jacket in one of the self-serve lockers. In her pocketbook is one of her current reads, a RECIPROCAL MUSEUM ADMISSION PRIVILEGES Members* of the Boston Athenæum are eligible to enjoy free or discounted admission to over 850 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America through the Athenæum’s participation in two associations: North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) How do I take advantage of this benefit?

READING ROOMS

The Fifth Floor Reading Room is the main reading room. It is a SILENT reading room with tables located in alcoves on either side and down the center of the room. Members may reserve books for use in the building by inserting pink slips (provided on the cart) with name and date after which the book can be re-shelved and placing the books on the tables in the center of this ANDROMEDA: DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH’S UNKNOWN MASTERPIECE Andromeda: Daniel Chester French’s Unknown Masterpiece. Donna Hassler. Andromeda, Daniel Chester French’s provocative masterpiece in marble, makes for an elusive subject. Sculpted only two years before the artist’s death in 1931, the work has never been exhibited outside of French’s studio at Chesterwood, his summer retreat in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

BOSTON ATHENÆUM

Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenæum is one of the oldest and most distinguished independent libraries and cultural institutions in the United States. Its collections comprise over half a million volumes, with particular strengths in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American literature, and the fine and decorative arts.

HOURS AND ADMISSION

We're open! We're pleased to welcome members, Day Pass users, and the public, who can tour the first floor of our landmark building and see artworks from the special collections. Experience Boston's historic library and cultural center. We're located at 10½ Beacon Street—near the State House, Boston Common, and the Park Street T. Read the latest updates and find details about

COLLECTIONS

BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Copyright © 2014 The Proprietors of the BOSTON ATHENÆUM

JOIN OR RENEW

We welcome you as a member! Become part of our thriving community of readers, thinkers, writers, and learners—in Boston and beyond. How to Join or Renew Levels and Pricing Installment Billing Institutional Memberships How to Join or Renew Online To Renew: Log in to your My Athenæum Profile. Once logged, in select "Renew." To Join: Create a My Athenaeum Profile. EMPLOYMENT | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Employment. The Athenæum is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or

STAFF DIRECTORY

Acquisitions Archive Cataloging Children's Library Circulation Communications Communications Conservation Development Digital Programs Director's Office Education Events Facilities Finance Human Resources Information Technology Member and Visitor Services Reference Security Serials Special Collections ACQUISITIONS Anthea Harrison Reilly Acquisitions Librarian

DEBBIE WIESS

Scene 1. Scene: Boston Athenæum, afternoon mid-May 2017. A pair of red leather doors studded with brass and featuring windows gilded with the numbers 10½ open, revealing a woman ( DEBBIE WIESS) entering the marble-lined entryway. She stores her tote and jacket in one of the self-serve lockers. In her pocketbook is one of her current reads, a RECIPROCAL MUSEUM ADMISSION PRIVILEGES Members* of the Boston Athenæum are eligible to enjoy free or discounted admission to over 850 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America through the Athenæum’s participation in two associations: North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) How do I take advantage of this benefit?

READING ROOMS

The Fifth Floor Reading Room is the main reading room. It is a SILENT reading room with tables located in alcoves on either side and down the center of the room. Members may reserve books for use in the building by inserting pink slips (provided on the cart) with name and date after which the book can be re-shelved and placing the books on the tables in the center of this ANDROMEDA: DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH’S UNKNOWN MASTERPIECE Andromeda: Daniel Chester French’s Unknown Masterpiece. Donna Hassler. Andromeda, Daniel Chester French’s provocative masterpiece in marble, makes for an elusive subject. Sculpted only two years before the artist’s death in 1931, the work has never been exhibited outside of French’s studio at Chesterwood, his summer retreat in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE ONLINE Paintings & Sculpture Online. Since the 1820s, the Boston Athenæum has, among other things, functioned as an art museum. In fact, until its own trustees took the lead in founding, in the 1870s, an institution that would eventually dedicate itself to the fine arts in Boston, the Athenæum single-handedly filled that role in the city. DAY PASSES | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Day Passes are available! Please read about them below. Call 617-720-7604 or email membership@bostonathenaeum.org with your questions. Also note the latest information about safety measures. Thank you! Day Pass Policies How to purchase Day Passes are $40 per person, and are valid for all open hours: 9:00am–8:00pm Monday through Thursday, and 9:00am–5:00pm on Fridays and

TAKE A TOUR

Join a Boston Athenæum docent for a 30-minute tour focused on the history of the Athenæum, its iconic building, and its remarkable collections. Whether you are visiting for the first time or a member who frequents the building, the stories are sure to fascinate you as PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE ON VIEW George Peter Alexander Healy (American, 1813–1894) Roger Wolcott. Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American, 1848–1907)

JOIN OR RENEW

We welcome you as a member! Become part of our thriving community of readers, thinkers, writers, and learners—in Boston and beyond. How to Join or Renew Levels and Pricing Installment Billing Institutional Memberships How to Join or Renew Online To Renew: Log in to your My Athenæum Profile. Once logged, in select "Renew." To Join: Create a My Athenaeum Profile. CONTACT US | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Boston Athenæum 10½ Beacon Street Boston, Massachusetts 02108 General Inquiries: 617-227-0270 Circulation · circulation@bostonathenaeum.org · 617-227-0270 x 301 Development · development@bostonathenaeum.org · 617-720-7680 Events · events@bostonathenaeum.org · 617-720-7600 Interlibrary Loan (ILL) · illintern@bostonathenaeum.org · 617-227-0270 x 280 Membership · VIRTUAL EVENT: PANEL DISCUSSION: MEET THE MAKERS Panel Discussion: Meet the Makers: Contemporary Book Artists Erin Fletcher, Nancy Leavitt, and Julie Stackpole; moderated by John Buchtel Join artists Erin Fletcher, Nancy Leavitt, and Julie Stackpole as they explore what it means to make and collect books in the twenty-first century with Curator of Rare Books and Head of Special Collections John Buchtel.

FUNCTION RENTALS

The Henry Long Room and the G. d'Andelot Belin Bow Room, both on the first floor of the Boston Athenæum, are available for rental for individual and corporate functions. The Athenæum’s unique atmosphere makes a splendid setting for corporate presentations, private dinners, receptions, and the like. These rooms have a capacity of 60 people for a seated event and 130 people for TRUSTEES | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Timothy W. Diggins, President Susan B. Weatherbie, First Vice President Creelea H. Pangaro, Second Vice President J. Mark Enriquez, Treasurer Arthur B. Page, Secretary Trustees Javier Cevallos Earl M.Collier, Jr. Roger Haynes Clarissa C. Hunnewell Aimée Vincent Jamison Winston E. Langley Terrance P. McGuire Catherine Powell John S. Reed Amy E. Ryan Austin V. Shapard Trustees RECIPROCAL MUSEUM ADMISSION PRIVILEGES Members* of the Boston Athenæum are eligible to enjoy free or discounted admission to over 850 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America through the Athenæum’s participation in two associations: North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) How do I take advantage of this benefit?

BOSTON ATHENÆUM

Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenæum is one of the oldest and most distinguished independent libraries and cultural institutions in the United States. Its collections comprise over half a million volumes, with particular strengths in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American literature, and the fine and decorative arts.

HOURS AND ADMISSION

We're open! We're pleased to welcome members, Day Pass users, and the public, who can tour the first floor of our landmark building and see artworks from the special collections. Experience Boston's historic library and cultural center. We're located at 10½ Beacon Street—near the State House, Boston Common, and the Park Street T. Read the latest updates and find details about

COLLECTIONS

BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Copyright © 2014 The Proprietors of the BOSTON ATHENÆUM

JOIN OR RENEW

We welcome you as a member! Become part of our thriving community of readers, thinkers, writers, and learners—in Boston and beyond. How to Join or Renew Levels and Pricing Installment Billing Institutional Memberships How to Join or Renew Online To Renew: Log in to your My Athenæum Profile. Once logged, in select "Renew." To Join: Create a My Athenaeum Profile. EMPLOYMENT | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Employment. The Athenæum is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or

STAFF DIRECTORY

Acquisitions Archive Cataloging Children's Library Circulation Communications Communications Conservation Development Digital Programs Director's Office Education Events Facilities Finance Human Resources Information Technology Member and Visitor Services Reference Security Serials Special Collections ACQUISITIONS Anthea Harrison Reilly Acquisitions Librarian

DEBBIE WIESS

Scene 1. Scene: Boston Athenæum, afternoon mid-May 2017. A pair of red leather doors studded with brass and featuring windows gilded with the numbers 10½ open, revealing a woman ( DEBBIE WIESS) entering the marble-lined entryway. She stores her tote and jacket in one of the self-serve lockers. In her pocketbook is one of her current reads, a RECIPROCAL MUSEUM ADMISSION PRIVILEGES Members* of the Boston Athenæum are eligible to enjoy free or discounted admission to over 850 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America through the Athenæum’s participation in two associations: North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) How do I take advantage of this benefit?

READING ROOMS

The Fifth Floor Reading Room is the main reading room. It is a SILENT reading room with tables located in alcoves on either side and down the center of the room. Members may reserve books for use in the building by inserting pink slips (provided on the cart) with name and date after which the book can be re-shelved and placing the books on the tables in the center of this ANDROMEDA: DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH’S UNKNOWN MASTERPIECE Andromeda: Daniel Chester French’s Unknown Masterpiece. Donna Hassler. Andromeda, Daniel Chester French’s provocative masterpiece in marble, makes for an elusive subject. Sculpted only two years before the artist’s death in 1931, the work has never been exhibited outside of French’s studio at Chesterwood, his summer retreat in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

BOSTON ATHENÆUM

Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenæum is one of the oldest and most distinguished independent libraries and cultural institutions in the United States. Its collections comprise over half a million volumes, with particular strengths in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American literature, and the fine and decorative arts.

HOURS AND ADMISSION

We're open! We're pleased to welcome members, Day Pass users, and the public, who can tour the first floor of our landmark building and see artworks from the special collections. Experience Boston's historic library and cultural center. We're located at 10½ Beacon Street—near the State House, Boston Common, and the Park Street T. Read the latest updates and find details about

COLLECTIONS

BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Copyright © 2014 The Proprietors of the BOSTON ATHENÆUM

JOIN OR RENEW

We welcome you as a member! Become part of our thriving community of readers, thinkers, writers, and learners—in Boston and beyond. How to Join or Renew Levels and Pricing Installment Billing Institutional Memberships How to Join or Renew Online To Renew: Log in to your My Athenæum Profile. Once logged, in select "Renew." To Join: Create a My Athenaeum Profile. EMPLOYMENT | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Employment. The Athenæum is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or

STAFF DIRECTORY

Acquisitions Archive Cataloging Children's Library Circulation Communications Communications Conservation Development Digital Programs Director's Office Education Events Facilities Finance Human Resources Information Technology Member and Visitor Services Reference Security Serials Special Collections ACQUISITIONS Anthea Harrison Reilly Acquisitions Librarian

DEBBIE WIESS

Scene 1. Scene: Boston Athenæum, afternoon mid-May 2017. A pair of red leather doors studded with brass and featuring windows gilded with the numbers 10½ open, revealing a woman ( DEBBIE WIESS) entering the marble-lined entryway. She stores her tote and jacket in one of the self-serve lockers. In her pocketbook is one of her current reads, a RECIPROCAL MUSEUM ADMISSION PRIVILEGES Members* of the Boston Athenæum are eligible to enjoy free or discounted admission to over 850 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America through the Athenæum’s participation in two associations: North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) How do I take advantage of this benefit?

READING ROOMS

The Fifth Floor Reading Room is the main reading room. It is a SILENT reading room with tables located in alcoves on either side and down the center of the room. Members may reserve books for use in the building by inserting pink slips (provided on the cart) with name and date after which the book can be re-shelved and placing the books on the tables in the center of this ANDROMEDA: DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH’S UNKNOWN MASTERPIECE Andromeda: Daniel Chester French’s Unknown Masterpiece. Donna Hassler. Andromeda, Daniel Chester French’s provocative masterpiece in marble, makes for an elusive subject. Sculpted only two years before the artist’s death in 1931, the work has never been exhibited outside of French’s studio at Chesterwood, his summer retreat in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE ONLINE Paintings & Sculpture Online. Since the 1820s, the Boston Athenæum has, among other things, functioned as an art museum. In fact, until its own trustees took the lead in founding, in the 1870s, an institution that would eventually dedicate itself to the fine arts in Boston, the Athenæum single-handedly filled that role in the city. DAY PASSES | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Day Passes are available! Please read about them below. Call 617-720-7604 or email membership@bostonathenaeum.org with your questions. Also note the latest information about safety measures. Thank you! Day Pass Policies How to purchase Day Passes are $40 per person, and are valid for all open hours: 9:00am–8:00pm Monday through Thursday, and 9:00am–5:00pm on Fridays and

TAKE A TOUR

Join a Boston Athenæum docent for a 30-minute tour focused on the history of the Athenæum, its iconic building, and its remarkable collections. Whether you are visiting for the first time or a member who frequents the building, the stories are sure to fascinate you as PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE ON VIEW George Peter Alexander Healy (American, 1813–1894) Roger Wolcott. Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American, 1848–1907)

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We welcome you as a member! Become part of our thriving community of readers, thinkers, writers, and learners—in Boston and beyond. How to Join or Renew Levels and Pricing Installment Billing Institutional Memberships How to Join or Renew Online To Renew: Log in to your My Athenæum Profile. Once logged, in select "Renew." To Join: Create a My Athenaeum Profile. CONTACT US | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Boston Athenæum 10½ Beacon Street Boston, Massachusetts 02108 General Inquiries: 617-227-0270 Circulation · circulation@bostonathenaeum.org · 617-227-0270 x 301 Development · development@bostonathenaeum.org · 617-720-7680 Events · events@bostonathenaeum.org · 617-720-7600 Interlibrary Loan (ILL) · illintern@bostonathenaeum.org · 617-227-0270 x 280 Membership · VIRTUAL EVENT: PANEL DISCUSSION: MEET THE MAKERS Panel Discussion: Meet the Makers: Contemporary Book Artists Erin Fletcher, Nancy Leavitt, and Julie Stackpole; moderated by John Buchtel Join artists Erin Fletcher, Nancy Leavitt, and Julie Stackpole as they explore what it means to make and collect books in the twenty-first century with Curator of Rare Books and Head of Special Collections John Buchtel.

FUNCTION RENTALS

The Henry Long Room and the G. d'Andelot Belin Bow Room, both on the first floor of the Boston Athenæum, are available for rental for individual and corporate functions. The Athenæum’s unique atmosphere makes a splendid setting for corporate presentations, private dinners, receptions, and the like. These rooms have a capacity of 60 people for a seated event and 130 people for TRUSTEES | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Timothy W. Diggins, President Susan B. Weatherbie, First Vice President Creelea H. Pangaro, Second Vice President J. Mark Enriquez, Treasurer Arthur B. Page, Secretary Trustees Javier Cevallos Earl M.Collier, Jr. Roger Haynes Clarissa C. Hunnewell Aimée Vincent Jamison Winston E. Langley Terrance P. McGuire Catherine Powell John S. Reed Amy E. Ryan Austin V. Shapard Trustees RECIPROCAL MUSEUM ADMISSION PRIVILEGES Members* of the Boston Athenæum are eligible to enjoy free or discounted admission to over 850 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America through the Athenæum’s participation in two associations: North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) How do I take advantage of this benefit?

BOSTON ATHENÆUM

Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenæum is one of the oldest and most distinguished independent libraries and cultural institutions in the United States. Its collections comprise over half a million volumes, with particular strengths in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American literature, and the fine and decorative arts.

HOURS AND ADMISSION

We're open! We're pleased to welcome members, Day Pass users, and the public, who can tour the first floor of our landmark building and see artworks from the special collections. Experience Boston's historic library and cultural center. We're located at 10½ Beacon Street—near the State House, Boston Common, and the Park Street T. Read the latest updates and find details about

COLLECTIONS

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We welcome you as a member! Become part of our thriving community of readers, thinkers, writers, and learners—in Boston and beyond. How to Join or Renew Levels and Pricing Installment Billing Institutional Memberships How to Join or Renew Online To Renew: Log in to your My Athenæum Profile. Once logged, in select "Renew." To Join: Create a My Athenaeum Profile. EMPLOYMENT | BOSTON ATHENÆUM The Athenæum is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

STAFF DIRECTORY

Acquisitions Archive Cataloging Children's Library Circulation Communications Communications Conservation Development Digital Programs Director's Office Education Events Facilities Finance Human Resources Information Technology Member and Visitor Services Reference Security Serials Special Collections ACQUISITIONS Anthea Harrison Reilly Acquisitions Librarian RECIPROCAL MUSEUM ADMISSION PRIVILEGES Members* of the Boston Athenæum are eligible to enjoy free or discounted admission to over 850 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America through the Athenæum’s participation in two associations: North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) How do I take advantage of this benefit?

READING ROOMS

The Fifth Floor Reading Room is the main reading room. It is a SILENT reading room with tables located in alcoves on either side and down the center of the room. Members may reserve books for use in the building by inserting pink slips (provided on the cart) with name and date after which the book can be re-shelved and placing the books on the tables in the center of this

DEBBIE WIESS

June 2017 By Mary Warnement and Debbie Wiess Debbie Wiess, photo courtesy of Mary Warnement Dramatis Personae: DEBBIE WIESS, the Interviewee—Boston Athenæum member since 2010; former marketing professional who became a full-time writer with her move to Boston in 2000 with husband Jim; multilingual international traveler and general bon vivant; writer of a wide variety of ANDROMEDA: DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH’S UNKNOWN MASTERPIECE Andromeda: Daniel Chester French’s Unknown Masterpiece. Donna Hassler. Andromeda, Daniel Chester French’s provocative masterpiece in marble, makes for an elusive subject. Sculpted only two years before the artist’s death in 1931, the work has never been exhibited outside of French’s studio at Chesterwood, his summer retreat in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

BOSTON ATHENÆUM

Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenæum is one of the oldest and most distinguished independent libraries and cultural institutions in the United States. Its collections comprise over half a million volumes, with particular strengths in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American literature, and the fine and decorative arts.

HOURS AND ADMISSION

We're open! We're pleased to welcome members, Day Pass users, and the public, who can tour the first floor of our landmark building and see artworks from the special collections. Experience Boston's historic library and cultural center. We're located at 10½ Beacon Street—near the State House, Boston Common, and the Park Street T. Read the latest updates and find details about

COLLECTIONS

BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Copyright © 2014 The Proprietors of the BOSTON ATHENÆUM

JOIN OR RENEW

We welcome you as a member! Become part of our thriving community of readers, thinkers, writers, and learners—in Boston and beyond. How to Join or Renew Levels and Pricing Installment Billing Institutional Memberships How to Join or Renew Online To Renew: Log in to your My Athenæum Profile. Once logged, in select "Renew." To Join: Create a My Athenaeum Profile. EMPLOYMENT | BOSTON ATHENÆUM The Athenæum is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

STAFF DIRECTORY

Acquisitions Archive Cataloging Children's Library Circulation Communications Communications Conservation Development Digital Programs Director's Office Education Events Facilities Finance Human Resources Information Technology Member and Visitor Services Reference Security Serials Special Collections ACQUISITIONS Anthea Harrison Reilly Acquisitions Librarian RECIPROCAL MUSEUM ADMISSION PRIVILEGES Members* of the Boston Athenæum are eligible to enjoy free or discounted admission to over 850 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America through the Athenæum’s participation in two associations: North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) How do I take advantage of this benefit?

READING ROOMS

The Fifth Floor Reading Room is the main reading room. It is a SILENT reading room with tables located in alcoves on either side and down the center of the room. Members may reserve books for use in the building by inserting pink slips (provided on the cart) with name and date after which the book can be re-shelved and placing the books on the tables in the center of this

DEBBIE WIESS

June 2017 By Mary Warnement and Debbie Wiess Debbie Wiess, photo courtesy of Mary Warnement Dramatis Personae: DEBBIE WIESS, the Interviewee—Boston Athenæum member since 2010; former marketing professional who became a full-time writer with her move to Boston in 2000 with husband Jim; multilingual international traveler and general bon vivant; writer of a wide variety of ANDROMEDA: DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH’S UNKNOWN MASTERPIECE Andromeda: Daniel Chester French’s Unknown Masterpiece. Donna Hassler. Andromeda, Daniel Chester French’s provocative masterpiece in marble, makes for an elusive subject. Sculpted only two years before the artist’s death in 1931, the work has never been exhibited outside of French’s studio at Chesterwood, his summer retreat in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE ONLINE Since the 1820s, the Boston Athenæum has, among other things, functioned as an art museum. In fact, until its own trustees took the lead in founding, in the 1870s, an institution that would eventually dedicate itself to the fine arts in Boston, the Athenæum single-handedly filled that role in the city. DAY PASSES | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Day Passes are available! Please read about them below. Call 617-720-7604 or email membership@bostonathenaeum.org with your questions. Also note the latest information about safety measures. Thank you! Day Pass Policies How to purchase Day Passes are $40 per person, and are valid for all open hours: 9:00am–8:00pm Monday through Thursday, and 9:00am–5:00pm on Fridays and

TAKE A TOUR

Join one of our knowledgeable docents for a tour--either virtual or in-person--featuring our historic building and rich collections. We offer public tours as well as field trip opportunities for schools and private tours for groups of all kinds. PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE ON VIEW George Peter Alexander Healy (American, 1813–1894) Roger Wolcott. Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American, 1848–1907)

JOIN OR RENEW

We welcome you as a member! Become part of our thriving community of readers, thinkers, writers, and learners—in Boston and beyond. How to Join or Renew Levels and Pricing Installment Billing Institutional Memberships How to Join or Renew Online To Renew: Log in to your My Athenæum Profile. Once logged, in select "Renew." To Join: Create a My Athenaeum Profile. CONTACT US | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Boston Athenæum 10½ Beacon Street Boston, Massachusetts 02108 General Inquiries: 617-227-0270 Circulation · circulation@bostonathenaeum.org · 617-227-0270 x 301 Development · development@bostonathenaeum.org · 617-720-7680 Events · events@bostonathenaeum.org · 617-720-7600 Interlibrary Loan (ILL) · illintern@bostonathenaeum.org · 617-227-0270 x 280 Membership · VIRTUAL EVENT: PANEL DISCUSSION: MEET THE MAKERS Panel Discussion: Meet the Makers: Contemporary Book Artists Erin Fletcher, Nancy Leavitt, and Julie Stackpole; moderated by John Buchtel Join artists Erin Fletcher, Nancy Leavitt, and Julie Stackpole as they explore what it means to make and collect books in the twenty-first century with Curator of Rare Books and Head of Special Collections John Buchtel.

FUNCTION RENTALS

The Henry Long Room and the G. d'Andelot Belin Bow Room, both on the first floor of the Boston Athenæum, are available for rental for individual and corporate functions. The Athenæum’s unique atmosphere makes a splendid setting for corporate presentations, private dinners, receptions, and the like. These rooms have a capacity of 60 people for a seated event and 130 people for TRUSTEES | BOSTON ATHENÆUM Timothy W. Diggins, President Susan B. Weatherbie, First Vice President Creelea H. Pangaro, Second Vice President J. Mark Enriquez, Treasurer Arthur B. Page, Secretary Trustees Javier Cevallos Earl M.Collier, Jr. Roger Haynes Clarissa C. Hunnewell Aimée Vincent Jamison Winston E. Langley Terrance P. McGuire Catherine Powell John S. Reed Amy E. Ryan Austin V. Shapard Trustees RECIPROCAL MUSEUM ADMISSION PRIVILEGES Members* of the Boston Athenæum are eligible to enjoy free or discounted admission to over 850 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America through the Athenæum’s participation in two associations: North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) How do I take advantage of this benefit? Skip to content Skip to navigation

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ANNOUNCEMENT: During this period of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Boston Athenæum has shifted many activities online free of charge, serving our members, the Boston community, and beyond. Our building is closed in accordance with the governor's order. Please explore this website to see all that we are doing virtually. More details. WELCOME TO THE BOSTON ATHENÆUM

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Now online: The Harriet Hayden Albums, nineteenth-century photos of Black Bostonians and their allies.

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