Widener Library was named after Harry Elkins Widener, Class of 1907, an avid collector of rare books. 📚 After an overseas trip, Harry and his parents decided to return home on the #Titanic. The ensuing disaster claimed both Harry and his father. Mrs. Widener survived, and to honor her son’s memory, funded this library in Harry’s name with a special chamber containing all 3,300 volumes from his priceless book collection. Take a #VirtualTour of Harvard to see inside spaces like Widener Library. Follow the link in our bio to start your tour!
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