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The National Churchill Library and Center: Facilities Designed for Discovery Reading Room A location for scholars and students to meet and study, the reading room will house a growing collection of academic resources by and about Churchill, including contemporary and historical books, memorabilia, photographs, and films. Computer terminals will provide digital access to the entire Churchill Archives Centre collection.
Exhibit Gallery Exhibits will showcase both permanent and revolving collections, including loaned materials from overseas repositories and museums such as the Churchill Archives Centre, the Churchill Museum, and Chartwell. In addition, the gallery will feature innovative technology for use in creating exciting interactive educational experiences for visitors.
Special Events Space In addition to hosting Center lectures, symposia, conferences, and receptions, the space can also be utilized by complementary British-American institutions, cultural organizations, and governmental entities. G W I mp a c t
Engaging History: Endowed Professorship An endowed professorship of 20th Century British History will facilitate in-depth scholarship and original research on Winston Churchill’s life, career, and legacy. As a recognized scholar and historian, the professor will develop curricula for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as collaborate with the Center’s curator to host public lectures and seminars. A truly multidisciplinary position, the professor will collaborate with academic disciplines across the university’s schools and programs.
Making Preservation a Priority: Endowed Curatorship The endowed curator will take the lead in collecting, documenting, and preserving Churchillian documents and memorabilia, as well as serve as an invaluable on-site and online resource for students, researchers, and visitors from around the world. Overseeing the Churchill collection and exhibits, the curator will identify and acquire
collection pieces and coordinate with sister organizations in Europe to host rotating exhibits. The position will work in tandem with the endowed professor of 20th Century British History to develop dynamic programming and expand the output of contemporary scholarship on Churchill and his times.
An International Treasure: Collection and Programming The National Churchill Library and Center’s collection and program endowment will fund the preservation and display of contemporary and historical books, documents, and memorabilia by and about Churchill, as well as make possible symposia and special events for a wide audience, both academic and public. A major goal of the collection will be the acquisition of rare print and multimedia materials, and the preservation of such artifacts through digitization. In addition to historical collectibles, the Library will include contemporary research, popular histories, and biographies that investigate the importance of Churchill’s life and continue to frame his legacy.
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