A full-color facsimile of an 18th-century illustrated manuscript scroll, produced by a Jewish artist-scribe and containing the text of the Book of Esther in German, is a permanent part of the Noel Collection.
The scroll is a continuous text measuring about 21 feet, and it will be on display in almost its entirety for this event.
Accompanying the scroll is a commentary volume with text in English, German, French and Hebrew.
Dr. Alexander Mikaberidze, Professor of History and the Ruth Herring Noel Endowed Chair for the Curatorship of the James Smith Noel Collection, will give a short talk on the history of this particular Esther Scroll and how it came to be part of the collection.
The Noel Collection was the life's work of Mr. James Smith Noel. It is one of the largest private collections of antiquarian books, prints, and maps in the United States and is currently on permanent loan to Louisiana State University Shreveport.
When: Thursday, March 6 at 6:00 p.m. (reception with beverages and appetizers will be included)
Where: LSUS University, Noel Library, 3rd floor Atrium - more specific details including parking will be shared with registrants via email the morning of Thursday, March 6
