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JOHNSONIANA COLLECTION NOW ON VIEW AT WIDENER LIBRARY

Life of Pope Partly in Manuscript Is One of Many Valuable Exhibits

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All exhibit of unusual interest has been opened to the public this week in the Widener room of the library. A collection of books, portraits, and letters pertaining to Dr. Samuel Johnson are on display, among which are some exceptionally rare specimens.

The Life of Alexander Pope, by Johnson, is particularly note worthy because much of it is written in the author's own handwriting. In connection with this are several autographed letters regarding the book, written by famous people of the time.

Probably the rarest and most valuable ushibit in the collection is a copy of Dr. Johnson's Prologue. This somewhat obscure piece was spoken at the Drury Lane Theatre in 1747 and the copy on display is the only one which is now extant.

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