Program Schedule
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Feb
42026RBS Winter 2026 Open HousePresented by: Rare Book School
Rare Book School, Suite 230, UVA Shannon Library, 160 McCormick Road, Charlottesville VA 22904 • 2:00–4:00 p.m. ET
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Oct
302025Famous & Forgotten Exhibition Closing Reception & EventsPresented by: Rare Book School
Suite 230, Edgar Shannon Library, University of Virginia • 4–6:30 p.m.
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Oct
292025Informational Session (2025): M. C. Lang Fellowship in Book History, Bibliography, and Humanities Teaching with Historical SourcesPresented by: Rare Book School
Zoom • 6:00 pm
RBS News
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Remembering Our Friend Richard C. Ramer
Rare Book School mourns the passing of rare book antiquarian Richard C. Ramer, who died on 31 January 2026. In addition to being a member of the Grolier Club, Mr. Ramer was also a generous supporter of Rare Book School. We are honored to share this remembrance of Mr. Ramer, courtesy of his family, and to celebrate his legacy:
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our great friend, colleague, and mentor, Richard C. Ramer (1942-2026). A rare book antiquarian based in New York with an additional office in Lisbon, Portugal, […]
Posted on February 5, 2026 by RBS -
Virginia Governor Spanberger Appoints RBS Board Treasurer and RBS Supporter to UVA’s Board of Visitors
Victoria D. Harker, Treasurer of the RBS Board of Directors, and Peter M. Grant II, a loyal RBS supporter, were both appointed to the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors (BOV) by Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger on 17 January 2026.
Victoria D. Harker is former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for TEGNA Inc. and has held leadership roles on many public-company and non-profit boards. She received her B.A. in English from the University of Virginia and an M.B.A. from American University.
Harker’s 17 January appointment to the BOV marks the third time she has served on that body. […]
Posted on January 20, 2026 by RBS