The collection of rare Bibles at Baker University started when Bishop William Alfred Quayle, left his collection of 250 volumes, to Baker University, at the time of his death in 1925. The collection contains rare Bibles as well as other items such as handwritten scrolls, and bible translations that range in age from 2000 BC to the present. Not to mention, Bibles signed by every president since Harry S. Truman. The collection now includes 900 pieces.
However, not every piece in the collection is displayed at any one time. Each year, the curator carefully selects the pieces that will be displayed with that years theme (Sept 5, 2015-July 31, 2016 is King David: Poet, Warrior, Seducer & Murderer).
In addition is a room from the Urishay Castle, in England near the border with Wales. The original castle that this room was once part of, was inhabited by the Delehay Family in the late 19th century.
Hours: Saturday & Sunday
1-4PM
or by appointment
CLOSED: All Holidays; July 4 & 5; August 1 - 31
Admission: Free
Website: http://www.bakeru.edu/quayle
Phone: (785) 594-8414
Location: Collins Library at Baker University
518 Eighth Street
Baldwin City, Kansas 66006
Handicapped Accessibility: The building is accessible, however it is street parking, which may make it harder to get to the sidewalk and/or curb cut.
However, not every piece in the collection is displayed at any one time. Each year, the curator carefully selects the pieces that will be displayed with that years theme (Sept 5, 2015-July 31, 2016 is King David: Poet, Warrior, Seducer & Murderer).
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| photographer Kevin Surbaugh |
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| photographer Kevin Surbaugh |
In the lobby, just before entering the collection are a few of the Bibles that were sent to each President since Harry Truman.
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| Bibles signed by President Obama (center), Ronald Reagan (top left), John Kennedy (top right) and Dwight Eisenhower) bottom right) photographer Kevin Surbaugh |
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| Bible signed by President Obama. Photographer Kevin Surbaugh |
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| photographer Kevin Surbaugh |
Hours: Saturday & Sunday
1-4PM
or by appointment
CLOSED: All Holidays; July 4 & 5; August 1 - 31
Admission: Free
Website: http://www.bakeru.edu/quayle
Phone: (785) 594-8414
 |
| photographer Kevin Surbaugh |
Location: Collins Library at Baker University
518 Eighth Street
Baldwin City, Kansas 66006
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| photographer Kevin Surbaugh |
Handicapped Accessibility: The building is accessible, however it is street parking, which may make it harder to get to the sidewalk and/or curb cut.
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