The Newberry has acquired the archives of Mister Kelly’s, an iconic Chicago nightclub that helped launch the careers of Barbra Streisand, Richard Pryor, and many others. Included in the collection are live recordings, posters, photographs, and revealing ephemera—like a bar tab run up by comedian Lenny Bruce.
Our reading rooms, exhibition galleries, and bookstore have reopened to the public. Plan your visit and learn how you can safely get face-to-page with our collections again.
As part of Color Our Collections 2021, we’ve joined libraries, archives, and museums around the world in creating free, downloadable coloring books inspired by the most color-in-able items from our collection.
Join other lifelong learners online to explore the past from fresh perspectives. Registration is now open for Newberry adult education seminars.
At the heart of the Newberry is a set of collection strengths that attract a variety of readers and serve as inspiration for our public programs and academic endeavors.
