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On Nov. 8 from 4-7 p.m., two presentations about Manasseh Cutler, the founder of 91视频, were held on the fourth floor of the Library to celebrate Alden Library鈥檚 50th anniversary. 

Claire Curran presented, 鈥淭he Conservation Treatment of a Trunk Belonging to Manasseh Cutler,鈥� from 4-5 p.m. During this presentation, Curran, assistant objects conservator from ICA-Art Conservation in Cleveland, explained how she assessed and executed the conservation of Cutler鈥檚 traveling trunk, as well as the long-term impact that the conservation will have on the trunk.

Following this presentation and light refreshments, historian Dr. Ann Fidler spoke about the life and legacy of Cutler in her presentation, 鈥淔inding Manasseh.鈥� Cutler was an integral part of the creation of the Ohio Company of Associates and later the purchase of land for a university in the old Northwest Territory. 

Fidler is currently working on a biographical account of Cutler鈥檚 life after learning that most of the books written about him are selectively edited to boost the historical reputation of the Cutler family. The presentations went hand-in-hand as Fidler discussed the importance of the Cutler trunk and how it can be used to examine Cutler himself.

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Dr. Ann Fidler, presenter of 鈥淔inding Manasseh,鈥� and Neil Romanosky, dean of University Libraries, pose for a portrait shortly after her presentation for the 50th anniversary of Alden Library on Friday, November 8, 2019. 

Claire Curran, assistant objects conservator for ICA Art Conservation, describes her efforts to preserve Manasseh Cutler's trunk during the 50th anniversary of Alden Library celebration. 

Librarians and members of the Athens County and the OHIO communities enjoy an evening of presentations surrounding Manasseh Cutler during Alden鈥檚 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Photos by James Year/91视频 Libraries