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Recognition_018

Item

Open notebook with a collage of images and handwritten text on two pages.
Title
Recognition_018
Alternative Title
Recognition
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2019
Description
The image shows an open notebook with two pages. The left page features a collage of images and handwritten text. At the top, there's a note saying "Richard Graham at UNL Love Library" and "early December 2019" written at the bottom. The collage includes two artworks: one depicts a woman with a stare and a small creature, while the other is titled "My Favorite Thing is Monsters" by Emil Ferris. Below is a photo of a person sitting in a library, gesturing as they speak. The right page contains handwritten notes in cursive, spanning the entire page.
Dates Completed
September 16, 2019 - December 26, 2019
Keywords
Recognize; Recognition; Self; Other; Connection; Mystery; Romanov dynasty; Russia; “I know you”; Opening of the heart; Closing of the heart; Costume ball; Tsar Nicholas II; Empress Alexandria; Destiny; Safety; Known; Unknown; Landmarks; Opportunity; “Die with my boots on”; Knee replacement; Body Shop; Joint replacement; Trump; Impeachment; Amber Guyger; Verdict; Conflict; News moratorium; Labrador Retriever; Surgery; Good dog; Body shop philosophy; Dov Baer of Mezhirech; Path to the infinite; Texas Art Educator Conference; Galveston; Countess Keller; Autumn; Neighborhood; Robert Massie; Catherine the Great; Women; Political alliance; Time traveling souls; Art educator conference; Lincoln; Nebraska; Richard Graham; LOVE Library; Bequest; Journals; UNL; Types of recognition; 29 Pieces; Covid-19; Marriage; True love; Relationship; Learning; Giving; Awe; Humility; Habitation; Margaret Atwood; Sunny summers; DOT; Soul Rep; South Dallas Cultural Center; Alzheimer’s; Remnants; RED; Jim; Conversational narcissists; 68th birthday; Kimono; Gretchen; Nike; Kelly; Jonathan McNulty; Toulouse; Christmas night; One Bullet; Forever entwined
Transcription
Richard Graham at UNL Love Library

early December 2019

will be a home for this long outpouring of a life.

It leaves me deeply happy to see the recognition from Richard and Bill that there is value in UNL having and protecting this work. I responded to and loved Richard's spirit, enthusiasm, and suggestions.

A new chapter opens.

Not the last chapter. But a new and rich chapter.

Possibility unfolds for the protection of this work and also for connection with
Rights
To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
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