The Lewis J.
Ort Library is pleased to present new displays for the month of December.
The display on the 5th floor of the library highlights the 75th
Anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This display was
put together by Charles Courtney, who has an interest in military history. Some
of the items in the display are from his personal collection. Additionally,
this display includes many resources that the library offers on the attack on
Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, 75 years ago.
The display on the 4th floor highlights the changing times in two areas of our
lives and continues from November. The first display case has a set of china used when Dr. Compton
was President, 1945 - 1954, and a set on loan from Chartwell's that is used
today. It is interesting to see the difference in the patterns. The
second display case has china/porcelain dishes painted by Dr. Compton after her
retirement from Frostburg State Teachers College. The items were donated
by a friend of Dr. Compton's to the Lewis J. Ort Library at Frostburg State
University. Also included in the display are photographs of teas and social
events which can be compared to our events today. Do we prefer the fast,
easy way to socialize or long for the more formal, slower past?
The first display on the 3rd floor, highlights Kwanzaa. The display provides a
brief history of the holiday and introduces Nguzo Saba, or the Seven Principles
of Kwanzaa. Additional information about the holiday includes information
on the seven basic symbols of Kwanzaa that represent the values and concepts
reflective of African Culture.
The second display on the 3rd floor highlights the Children’s Literature Centre
Storybook Holiday that is held every December. The display highlights some of
the holiday themed children’s books the library offers and includes other
holiday decorations.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Theresa Mastrodonato (tmmastrodonato@frostburg.edu or 301-687-4425).
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