The Writer's Muse: L. Frank Baum and the Hotel del Coronado September 8, 2006 - February 28, 2007 Browsing Area and Donor Hall, Love Library This exhibit celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of renowned children's author L. Frank Baum. Baum, who frequently vacationed in San Diego, wrote many of his famous "Oz" books while staying at the Hotel del Coronado. The exhibit features a host of unique items from SDSU Library's Special Collections department, including inscribed first editions and popular sheet music. It also draws upon Special Collections' Hotel Del Coronado Collection, as well as the private collection of Baum's great-granddaugter, which until now has not been publicly exhibited. Highlights Hotel Del Coronado construction Tent City brochure L. Frank Baum original manuscript Hotel guest register The Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz sheet music Land of Oz comic Hotel Del Coronado Collection Finding Aid

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