Rare Books about Voyages of Exploration: A Tour at the Museum of Natural History

Roughly every two years, Leslie Overstreet ‘71 (and also a former DC Chapter Chair) invites the local alumni chapter to tour treasures with which she is lucky enough to work every day in the rare book room of the Smithosonian's Museum of Natural History.  This year, on November 16 at 11 AM, 1:30 PM or 3 PM, she will select for display and talk to us about  voyages of exploration in the 16th–19th centuries as portrayed in the collection, including original editions of Captain Cook’s narratives, Darwin on the Beagle, Livingstone & Stanley in Africa, and transcontinental expeditions across North America.

Because of the nature of the materials kept in the library, only a limited number of visitors may enter at any one time; to accommodate all who usually wish to attend, Leslie has agreed to offer three tours.  Admission to this event is by reservation only -- attendance is free but this event is usually fully subscribed, so do not wait to RSVP to Leslie at overstreetl <AT> si.edu and specify your preferred time slot and the full names of all attendees.  To protect the rare editions, only children over 10 are allowed.