November 16th from 5 to 7 p.m. will be one of only two opportunities for public viewing before the manuscript is sent off for preservation.
From the Facebook event:
Join The Rare Book & Manuscript Library for a public viewing of Sir Isaac Newton’s “Opus Galli Anonymi.” This exciting manuscript, acquired through a generous gift from Library Friends Jim and Lionelle Elsesser, is Newton’s Latin translation of a French work on making the philosopher’s stone, with corrections and notes by the mathematician based on his own scientific work. The digital version of the manuscript will also be unveiled and remarks given from Gregory S. Girolami, The William H. and Janet G. Lycan Professor of Chemistry, at this special event.
Lecture will begin at 5:45 p.m. This program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
You can read more about the famed philosopher’s stone here, and find more event information here.
