by Robin Naughton, Deputy Chief Librarian, and Web & Digital Services Librarian
Today marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and throughout the country we are remembering and reflecting on this day. ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ Library is also reflecting and has put up a 9/11 exhibition in The Norman & Carole A. Barham Rotunda in Rosenthal.
ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ Library 9/11 Exhibit in the Barham Rotunda in Rosenthal
The exhibition was last displayed five years ago and on this 25th anniversary, we wanted to display it again. The exhibition is organized into five panels:
- Panel 1: World Trade Center (1973 – 2001): Explore the history of the World Trade center prior to September 11, 2001.
- Panel 2: September 11, 2001:Â The day the twin towers fell.
- Panel 3: Time of Reflection and Legacy: The center panel shows the aftermath and how people have reflected on what happened.
- Panel 4: ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ Remembers: Discover the names and stories of the people in the ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ community who died on that day.
- Panel 5: One World Trade Center (2014 – Present): Learn about the new World Trade Center and the current state of the area.
Panels 1 and 2: World Trade Center before 9/11 and 9/11.
Panel 3: Time of Reflection and Legacy
Panels 4 and 5: ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ Remembers and One World Trade
Special thanks to Stevie, Sevastoula Kasparian, College Assistant, serving as Curatorial Assistant of the Art Collection, for reviving and mounting this exhibit.
Take some time to explore the exhibit, learn what happened, and reflect on 9/11. The exhibit will be available for viewing the rest of September 2026.