Tuesday, August 9, 2011

David M. Cobin Slavery Collection

We in the library are still reeling from the sudden passing of Professor David Cobin. He was a wonderful friend, teacher, and supporter of the library. David had a passion for books, and his family graciously donated many of them to our library. We are grateful to have them! The majority of the donated books are on the subject of slavery since David taught a slavery seminar here at the Law School. Professor Marie Failinger said it best when she said David has had an abiding commitment to justice for oppressed people, which he has shared with students in courses such as his slavery seminar.
Before putting the books on our shelves for all to have access to, a bookplate that was specially designed by Grace Mills, the Director of our Library, was affixed to the front of each book to identify them as having been donated by the Cobin family in David’s memory.
Please feel free to access these books. They are on the shelves and available to be checked out. To locate the book titles go to our web page http://lawlibrary.hamline.edu and do a keyword search for David M. Cobin slavery collection.
If you have trouble locating any of the items please find one of our reference librarians for help!

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