A very snowy “Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects, A Conversation with Curators” happened today. I was able to tour the amazing collection, which was showcased on two levels of the archive, and attend the talk between Glen Miranker and Dick Sveum.
Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects, A Conversation with Curators, March 16
The official blurb:
Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects: A Conversation with Collectors
March 16, 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
“Join the U of M Sherlock Holmes Collections for an exhibit talk about the remarkable traveling exhibition, “Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects,” at the University of Minnesota Libraries. This event features exhibition’s collector and curator, Glen Miranker, in conversation with Sherlockian collector, Dr. Richard Sveum.
The program begins at 7 p.m. with a reception to follow. This event is free and open to all, but space is limited. Please register if you plan to attend.
About the Exhibit
Since his first appearance in 1887, Sherlock Holmes has been nothing short of a literary juggernaut. The Great Detective who dazzled 19th-century readers is just as alive for their 21st-century counterparts, as evident in this traveling exhibition.
“Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects” draws upon the preeminent collection assembled by Glen S. Miranker, rich in bibliographic rarities, manuscripts, books, correspondence, and artwork, all with fascinating stories to tell beyond their significance as literary and cultural landmarks. Named for the address of the detective’s Baker Street lodgings, the exhibition presents items that will intrigue bibliophiles, Sherlockians, and general audiences” (https://www.continuum.umn.edu/event/sherlock-holmes-in-221-objects-a-conversation-with-collectors/).