Annual William Anthony Lectures
The William Anthony Conservation Lecture Series is an annual signature event at the University of Iowa Libraries. Each year, we welcome a distinguished book and paper conservator to campus to share expertise, celebrate craftsmanship, and inspire the book arts community and beyond. Explore past, current, and upcoming lectures featuring leaders in the field.
Biography of William (Bill) Anthony
The story of Bill Anthony, first university conservator, from his bookbinding apprenticeship as a 16-year-old in Waterford, Ireland, to his career at the University of Iowa.