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BYU celebrates American Archives Month with open house Oct. 21-22

October 16, 2011

In celebration of American Archives Month, Brigham Young University's L. Tom Perry Special Collections at the Harold B. Lee Library will be hosting a free open house for the public Friday, Oct. 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Visitors to level one of the library will be able to get a close-up look at many of the treasures contained in the Special Collections vaults. Curators will be present to answer questions.

"This is an excellent opportunity to see some of our curators' favorite pieces," said Cierra Nye, Lee Library public relations assistant.

For more information, contact Roger Layton, (801) 422-6687, roger_layton@byu.edu.

Writer: Cierra Nye

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