Verso
The Huntington’s blog takes you behind the scenes for a scholarly view of the collections.
Exhibitions
Beside the Edge of the World
Wed., Jan. 15, 2020 | Carribean Carribean FragozaThe new visual and written works in "Beside the Edge of the World" guide us boldly beyond the limits of the world documented in archives
History of Science
The Newton You Didn’t Know
Tue., Jan. 7, 2020 | Joel A. Joel A. Klein, Ph.D.Isaac Newton (1643–1727) is generally regarded as one of the most significant individuals in the history of science.
Art
The Library Tells the Story of “Nineteen Nineteen”
Thu., Jan. 2, 2020 | Linda Linda ChiavaroliOnce asked by the press if he planned to write a memoir, the famously private Henry E. Huntington demurred.
Uncategorized
2019 Verso Retrospective
Mon., Dec. 23, 2019 | Kevin Kevin DurkinOn Aug. 30, 1919, Henry and Arabella Huntington signed the trust agreement that established The Huntington
Library
Walt Whitman’s Bedside Manners
Tue., Dec. 17, 2019 | Stephen Stephen CushmanThe Huntington’s 2019 Centennial Celebration also marks the 200th birth year of Walt Whitman (1819–1892), the Good Gray Poet and a collecting interest of Henry E. Huntington.
Conferences
The Visionary and Inspiring John Ruskin
Wed., Dec. 11, 2019 | Jim Jim SpatesDuring his lifetime, John Ruskin (1819–1900) was acknowledged as one of the 19th century's greatest geniuses.
History of The Huntington
Fifty Years and Going Strong
Wed., Dec. 4, 2019 | Usha Lee Usha Lee McFarlingWhile The Huntington is celebrating its Centennial this year, it is also celebrating a very special staff member, one who has worked at the institution for a half century.
History of The Huntington
History on Parade
Wed., Nov. 27, 2019 | Lisa Lisa BlackburnWhen New Year's Day dawns on Jan. 1, 2020, tens of thousands of spectators will line Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, bundled up against the morning chill to be part of a 131-year-old tradition: the annual floral extravaganza known as the Rose Parade®.







