Tulane University Special Collections has a series of upcoming events this Fall celebrating Halloween and Homecoming, a workshop that introduces students and the public to archives, and a new exhibition. All Tulane University Special Collections exhibits and events are free and open to the public. 

Exhibition 

As Light as Paper, as Firm as Stone: 500 Years of Printing and Building

Curated by Maryluna Santos Giraldo. 

The emergence of the movable type printing press in the fifteenth century allowed for the standardization of a visual grammar for printing and building. Architectural ideas spread widely through printing, and this exhibit follows the journeys of books and buildings during the hand-press era, showcasing their shared paths. Curated by Tulane graduate student Maryluna Santos Giraldo. 

• 10:00AM – 4:00PM M-F
• 2nd Floor Gallery, Jones Hall
• Through May 28, 2027 

October 29, TUSC’s Haunted Open House 

Archives After Dark: Bite Club!  

In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, TUSC is showcasing materials related to the novel’s publication and adaptations. But vampires are only the beginning! Exploring the broader world of twentieth-century horror, this year’s event will also feature pulp paperbacks, peculiar artifacts, and unexpected oddities from our collections.   

Enjoy free tarot card readings with Madame Jen, design your own pulp horror novel cover, and enter for a chance to take home some spooky souvenirs, including the new 50th anniversary edition of Interview with the Vampire and our “Archives After Dark” tote bags! Learn more here. 

• 5:00PM – 7:00 PM
• Room 304, Jones Hall 

November 4, Homecoming Pop-up Exhibit 

We Have THAT?! Tailgating With TUSC

Homecoming is the theme for the November edition of our pop-up series, We Have THAT?! It will feature vintage photographs, ephemera, and memorabilia that highlight the many ways that Tulanians have celebrated Homecoming for the past century. Tulane University Archivist Ann Case will be on hand to answer questions and hear about your Homecoming experiences. As with all good tailgates, there will be free treats and giveaways. 

• 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
• Room 430, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library 

November 13, Workshop 

In the Archives: Discovering New Orleans through Primary Sources

This hands-on introduction to archives features original materials from TUSC’s Hogan Archive of New Orleans Music and New Orleans Jazz. Learn what archives are, how to use primary source materials for research and exploration, and how archival collections help document the history and culture of New Orleans. Melissa A. Weber, curator of the Hogan Archive, will lead the workshop. 

Open to the Tulane University community and the public. Students are especially encouraged to attend. Space is limited to 20 participants. RSVP is required.