If you’re a fan of science, Darwinism, or fascinating autobiographical anecdotes then the Archives & Special Collections is the place for you! We have a 3-volume collection titled The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin and it is FULL of captivating stories regarding the life of Darwin. Edited and arranged by his son, Francis Darwin, these books contain biographical and scientific information ranging from theory to lady troubles, so if you’re interested in learning about Darwin beyond the context of his most well-known scientific theories and work, this is most certainly the collection for you. Come check it out!
Sneak peek: “My father [Robert W. Darwin] used to tell me many little things which he had found useful in his medical practice. Thus ladies often cried much while telling him their troubles, and thus caused much loss of his precious time. He soon found that begging them to command and restrain themselves, always made them weep the more, so that afterwards he always encouraged them to go on crying, saying that this would relieve them more than anything else, and with the invariable result that they soon ceased to cry, and he could hear what they had to say and give his advice.”
The Archives & Special Collections is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. or by appointment.
By Monica Patterson