Newberry Library
The Newberry Library, founded in 1887, is a privately endowed independent research library dedicated primarily to study in the humanities. Its collections comprise more than 1.5 million volumes, 5 million manuscripts, and 300,000 historic maps, with a strong general collection focused on Europe and the Americas from the late Middle Ages to the twentieth century. The Newberry’s internationally noted special collections include materials in the following fields: European discovery, exploration, and settlement of the Americas; American literature and history: local history, family history, and genealogy; American Indian history and literature; the Renaissance; the French Revolution; Portuguese and Brazilian history; British literature and history; the history of cartography; the history and theory of music; the history of printing; and early philology and linguistics. A variety of fellowships, conferences, and seminars enriches the Newberry’s academic community. Three NEH fellowships are available for 2008-2009.
Application deadline: January 10, 2008
Contact:
Committee on Awards
The Newberry Library
60 West Walton Street
Chicago, Illinois 60610
Telephone: 312/255-3666
E-Mail: research@newberry.org
website: http://www.newberry.org