THE MICHIGAN DAILY GENERAL LIBRARY: Rare Books Date Back 450 Years' u 4 (EDITOR'S NOTE: The followingv story is the first in a series of three which will both describe the Rare Book Room of the General Library and examine the subject of the rare books in general.) By PHILIP SHERMAN Tucked in the back of the Gen- eral Library's stack is an import- ant but little-known part of the University Library system. The Rare Book Room containsk about 48,000 books, all of whichI are considered to be of such spe- cial value as to be specially cared for, Miss Ella M. Hymans, rare book librarian, said. The oldest printed piece in the collection is a leaf from the Gut- enberg Bible, the first printed book. It contains a chapter from Isaiah. Printed Before 1500 Almost four hundred other books are classified as incuna- bula, books "from the cradle" printed before 1500. Although the Rare Book Room contains a varied collection, hav- ing works in all fields, its primary emphasis is English literature; The collection ranges from Shakespeare to e. e. cummings, she added. Miss Hymans, explaining why such rare books are valuable to the library, said they must be "desirable, important and hard to come by." Rare books are desir- able in the sense that a library can fit them into its collection, she added. Contains Early Books Miss Hymans cited the example of the 'Imaginary Voyage Collec- tion," a special collection contain- ing early and new editions of, books such as "Robinson Crusoe" and "Gulliver's Travels." To the University Library a copy of "Robinson Crusoe" printed in German in the eighteenth cen- tury, would be desirable as it would augment the existing col- lection. To another library, which had no "Robinson Crusoe" col- lection, it would have small value, only as a curiosity piece, she con- tinued. In speaking of the monetary values of rare books both Miss Hymans and Prof. Frederick H. Wagman, director of the Univer- sity Library, emphasized the im- portance of supply and demand.I The rare book market behaves as does any other, they said, sub- ject to the whims of consumers and the desires of dealers to sell. Prof. Wagman declared schol- arship is, of course, the main rea- son for having any books and rare books are no exception. Scholars can analyze the various editions of rare books when studying a particular author in order to as- certain his exact words or mean- ing. This is also important for mu- sicians, Prof. Wagman pointed out, who frequently find it neces- sary to go back to the composer's manuscript scores. Some Never Reprinted Some rare boobs have never been reprinted and therefore are the only copies available to schol- ars. , An examination of a rare old book also gives a "tremendous ex- perience" and a "sense of history" to the examiner, she added. Among other scholarly uses, rare books may be important in the history of printing. The Library has a large collec- tion of Elzevier books, editions of a famous seventeenth century Dutch printing firm which was outstanding in its typography and binding, Miss Hymans said. Use Special Care In the General Library, these rare books are specially cared for. Miss Hymans said her principal job is supervising the Rare Book Room and caring for the books. Now the books are available on the fourth level south, but part of the collection is being moved to new quarters on the floor be- low.j All of the books are kept under lock and key, due to their value and difficulty of replacement, but are available to all users. Reading Done in Room The collection is non-circulat- ing. All reading must be done in the Rare Book Room, she added. The entire area is specially fire- proofed, the present room having been built in the manner of a bank vault, combination-lock door included. No more care is needed than in reading regular books, though, Miss Hymans emphasized, users must be extremely gentle. GIRLS ON ICE-Here in the one of their formations, that of the famous "M," the Ann Arbor Hockettes perform as they have before four of the University's home hockey games this year. Of the 24 local girls, 10 are daughters of University professors. All of the performers are currently going to local high schools. Hockettes Perform at Coliseum, " 1 University hockey fans who reached their seats by 7:30 p.m. preceding four of the home games tis year might have been sur- prised to find themselves viewing a chorus of 24 teen-aged figure skaters, the Hockettes. Wearing navy blue' skating dresses with gold M's emblazoned on the front, these girls, 10 of whom are University professors' ,daughters, skate to football marches as well as to skaters' waltzes. . When the chorus originated last year in the Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club, it consisted of a group of girls who skated as a unit in the club's 16th annual ice show, "Melody on Ice." Their performance before two of last year's home hockey games marked the first time in the Uni- versity's history that such a con- centration of feminine pulchri- tude had "broken the ice" for the hockey players. This year, with four members at college, the local club held try- outs to fill the vacancies. Aside, from being a member of the club, aspirants must pass the prelim- inary figure skating test and be in the ninth grade or higher. About 15 hopefuls went through their. paces before the panel of three judges, executing such maneuvers as the Mohawk, three turn, front and back edges and the hop 14. Almost half of the girls in the Hockettes have been members of the local United States Figure Skating Association sanctioned club since they were seven or eight years old, many having performed solos in ice shows. -The Hockettes, whose average age is 16, will appear in the 17th annual "Melody on Ice" next Sat- urday and Sunday at the Univer- sity Ice Rink. Fraternity To Present Music Show Alpha Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota, national honorary music fraternity, will present its an- nual American Musicale at 8:30 p.m. tomorrow in Aud. A, Angell Hall. The program will open with "Soliloquy" by Bernard Rodgers played by Sandra Mount, '61SM, flute, and Diana Baird, '61, piano. "Sonata for Violin andPiano" by Aaron Copland will be played next by JoAnne Bath, Grad., violin, and Charles Bath, Grad., piano., Janet Ruffner, Grad., oboe and Martha Rearick, '60SM, piano, will then present "Suite for Oboe and Piano" by Walter Piston. Four pieces arranged by Flor- ian Mueller will then be per- formed by a Woodwind Quintet consisting of Jo Louise Bradley, '59M, flute, Betty Bird, Grad., bassoon, Karl Glenn, Grad., French horn, Kay LaDouceur, '598M, oboe, and Robert Woiciak, Grad., clarinet. The program will conclude with a discussion of "American Opera" by Don Gillis, currently the di- rector of - development of the American Opera Workshop at the National Music Camp. To diseuss Family Lie The problems of in-law rela- tionships will be discussed at 8:30 a.m. today on the University tele- vision series,, "Marriage," on WXYZ-TV (Ch. 7, Detroit), Evelyn M. Duvall, who will speak on family life, found in a nationwide survey among family organizations, the mother-in-law relationship was considered the most difficult. However, Mrs. Duvall said all in-law troubles tended to mellow with age and experience, and a mother-in-law generally graduat- ed to the good fairy role of a grandmother. Younger marriages today seem to be having a beneficial effect on the relations between generations, Mrs. Duvall commented, as great- er dependency on in-laws for 8 nancial assistance, baby sitting and other forms of cooperation occur. DIAL NO 2-3136 ENDING TODAY LATE SHOW TONIGHT 11 P.M. SCHELL-MALDEN. TEMHNICOLOR* ioM WARNER BROS. SUNDAY "The Sheriff OF Fractured Jaw" I 14 COLLEGE ROUNDUP By RUTHANN RECHT + IOWA CITY-An amendment to the State University of Iowa Stu- dent Council Constitution which will make the student body presi-1 dent popularly elected was passed; recently. This snew amendment provides that the office will be+ filled by a popular student vote on three candidates chosen by a nominating committee made up of Student Council members. * * * MADISON - The Associated Women's Congress of the Univer- sity of. Wisconsin ", recently ap- proved the Coed's Congress. This legislative branch of the AWS which replaces the House Presi- SEE IT! pt presented by ANN ARBOR CIVIC THEATRE on MARCH 5, 6, 7, at 8:00 Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre LAST PLAY OF THE SEASON- "SEE YOU AT THE LEAGUE" Give Late Per For IHC Show A late permission of 1:30 a.m. has been scheduled for Saturday, March 14, according to Paul Lich- ter, '60, Student Government Council Calendaring Committee chairman., The permission ."was approved for the Inter-House Council- Assembly Association Spring Show, the Odonto Ball and a per- formance of the Gilbert and Sul- livan Society presentation. Due to the change in women's residence hall closing hours this semester, the 1:30 a.m. permission is not listed on activities calen- dars. dent's Council will represent Madison girls for the first time. * * * MINNEAPOLIS - Erected as a tribute to University of Minnesota students who served in the Span- ish American War, is a statue of of the "Hiker," the typical foot- soldier of the day. But now he stands in front of the Armory with his tin cup missing from his hand. The University is trying to catch the thief. EAST LANSING - President Hannah of Michigan State Uni- versity aired views on students' gripes last week. Shoving micro- phones aside, Hannah battled it out verbally with students in what was planned as a radio program. On the topic of drinking, he said he was not concerned with "anyone who has liquor or beer in his apartment quietly," but Ask Opinions On Schedule 4Students who wish to discuss any possible schedule changes with the University Calendar. Study Committee shouldecall Allan Still- wagon, '59, student member of the committee, he said yesterday. A meeting will be scheduled soon for those who have called and ex- pressed opinions, Stillwagon said. Organization Notces B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation, serv- ices at 10 a.m. Elementary Hebrew Class at 7 p.m., Advanced Hebrew Class at 7:30 p.m., March 7, 1429 Hill St. Int'l Students Assoc., ISA-League Social, March 7, 9-12 p.m., League Snack-Bar. with the stipulation that he should be of legal age and not on cam- pus. "I am concerned with boys and girls getting together with liquor. This results in unfavor- able publicity from newspapers which the university has an obli- gation to prevent." ITHACA - Safeguards were adopted by the Committee on Re- organization of Student Govern- ment at Cornell University Monday night, to protect the stu- dent body from possible abuses by the nominating committee and to prevent it from becoming an autocratic body. The power to place specific groups of candidates, recommend- ed by the Nominating Committee for election, in pairs or triplets on the election ballot was made op- tional. A second major 'safeguard was the delineation of "significant segments" of the campus, de- signed to assure the representative charter of the student govern- ment. ORCHESTRAS by BUD-MOR featuring, Bob Ejliott Mark Harvey Earle Pearson Dick Collins Dick Pollinger Dick Tilkin plus many others 1103 S. Univ. NO 2-6362 I Box Office Opens March 2-7, NO 8-6300 11-5 P.M. IL I Do You Think for Yo ursef ?( THESE QUESTIONS CAN TELL YOUA LOT ABOUT YOURSELF: NOW ' '" DIAL NO 2-25 13 '^'f mmgul YES NO [Ii . YESLl NO1l 5. Do you prefer a salesman who is anxious to make a quick sale to one who will patiently answer all your questions about the product? 6. When arriving late for a party, are you inclined to join a group of close friends rather than attempting to strike up new acquaintances? 7. If you met somebody with a beard, would you tend to consider him "off- beat" and treat him with reserve? 8. Are you normally reluctant to go on a "blind date"? 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