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Outstanding in the collection and one of Rogers' most notable works is the large-sized, two volume edition of the Oxford Lectern Bible, which is beautifully displayed in the center of the hall. Designed with utmost simplicity, the huge clear print is readable from a surprising distance...
...Rogers exhibit attempts to trace the development of his art from his first decoration of a poem, that of Charles Stuart Pratt's "Daniel Gabriel Rossetti," up to the gigantic two-volume edition of the Oxford Lectern Bible which appeared in 1935. The use of different type faces characterize Rogers' fine editions and along with examples of his work, his reason for using the particular design is given. Among the varieties of type is found his own widely known Centaur...
...Capitol lieutenants to hear details of how the lower house of Cuba's 16th Congress was staging a legislative "standup" strike in the corridors outside their chamber. For a full week they had refused to take their seats in number sufficient for a quorum. Unread on the lectern was the latest message which Dictator Batista had authorized his hand-picked President Federico Laredo Bru to read...
Today the Vagabond hears Fred N. Robinson, Gurney Professor of English Literature, broadcast, in his beautiful reading voice, a lecture on "Chaucer" from the lectern of Emerson...
...applause subsided, he took a firm grip on the sides of the lectern and began: "For the first time in our national history a President delivers his annual message to a new Congress within a fortnight of the expiration of his term of office. While there is no change in the Presidency this year, change will occur in future years...