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University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire Scholars' RepositoryMedia Relations Administrative Offices4-4-2000UNH Exhibit Features Rare Books on AnglingMichelle GregoireUNH Media RelationsFollow this and additional works at: https://scholars.unh.edu/newsThis News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Administrative Offices at University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. It hasbeen accepted for inclusion in Media Relations by an authorized administrator of University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. For moreinformation, please contact nicole.hentz@unh.edu.Recommended CitationGregoire, Michelle, "UNH Exhibit Features Rare Books on Angling" (2000). UNH Today. 2934.https://scholars.unh.edu/news/293412/4/17, 11(52 AMUNH Exhibit Features Rare Books on AnglingPage 1 of 2http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2000/april/mg_20000404fishfly.htmlUNHDimondLibraryMilneSpecialCollectionsandArchives  UNH Exhibit Features Rare Bookson AnglingContact: Michelle GregoireUNH News BureauBy Leah Gladu UNH SeniorDURHAM, N.H. -- Fly fishing, an ancient but stillpopular sport, is featured in an exhibit at the Universityof New Hampshire's Milne Special Collections atDimond Library. "Words on the Waters: The Literatureand Landscape of 18th Century Angling," whichcontains more than 40 rare volumes on angling, andruns through June 10.Bill Ross, special collections librarian, set up theexhibit, relying largely on 18th century books from thelibrary¼s Milne Angling Collection. Many came fromthe personal collection of Douglas and Helena Milne,who donated their angling books to UNH SpecialCollections during the 1970s and 1980s.Displayed in glass cases, the books are open to showvarious illustrations of men and women of the perioddressed in fishing gear, standing on the banks of riversand streams pursuing the sport."I think the actuality and the representation of anglingas a part of 18th century culture is what interested me,"Ross says. "We often think of fishing as the act of goingout and getting fish," when actually, it tends to mean awhole lot more to anglers, he explains.Among the leather-bound books are replicas of fliesused during the 18th century, made mostly frombrightly colored feathers -- eye-catching greens,yellows and blues, also darker blacks and browns.Some of the flies were made to look like real-lifeinsects, while others were simply made to be attractiveto fish in the water.Besides the donation of their personal collection ofbooks, the Milnes also established an endowment. Ross12/4/17, 11(52 AMUNH Exhibit Features Rare Books on AnglingPage 2 of 2http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2000/april/mg_20000404fishfly.htmlbuys when he can find a good book for a good deal, hesaid, because there are many "tremendous writersthroughout the centuries who exemplify the love ofnature and the outdoors."It is a challenge to find older and rarer editions, he says,"but I don't think there's another sport for which there'ssuch a body of literature."Fellow fly fisherman Bill Cass, assistant director ofUNH Career Services, says the Milne collection is"probably one of the most extensive collections in thecountry," with about 3,500 volumes.Ross tries to make sure the collection is up-to-date andavailable for public use. He also tries to keep theMilnes in mind when he purchases new additions. "Wetry to live up to their interests as much as we can."The Milne Special Collections is housed on the groundfloor of Dimond Library, and is open to the public.Hours are 9 a.m.to 5 p.m., except Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 9p.m., and Saturday, 1-5 p.m. April 4, 2000Back to unh.edu.

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