Registration
Admission for this tour is $30. Members receive exclusive discounts on our programs and courses. Not a member? Learn more.
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Registration opens for Delancey Society members on Friday, March 14, for Rosenbach members on Friday, March 21, and for the general public on Friday, March 28. Registration opens at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Description
Did the greatest writers of all time have any advice for the rest of us? During this tour, enjoy Lewis Carroll's advice about writing a good letter while holding one of his extraordinary letters in your hands. Find out why Eudora Welty said, "Place is one of the lesser angels that watch over the racing hand of fiction..." And explore Rudyard Kipling's clear understanding of the power of his words, in all of their richness and complexity.
Behind the Bookcase: Hands-on Tours at The Rosenbach
Behind the Bookcase: Hands-on Tours offer unparalleled access to see, and even touch, rare and important items not usually on view to the public. Each program is dedicated to a different author, theme, or topic and grants a truly hands-on experience with materials in The Rosenbach’s inspiring collection.
See all upcoming tours here. Space is limited and advance registration is strongly recommended.