Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

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Our collection of rare books includes works on art, history, literature, mathematics and science, as well as a collection of Bibles. These books are housed in the Thomas E. and Jennie W. Welmers Rare ...

In 1939, Ernest Hemingway left a large collection of his belongings—the manuscript of his earliest short story, childhood trinkets, memorabilia from his time at war, intimate letters, books, and ...