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Library Exhibits

Current Exhibit: First Day Covers

First Day Covers: Remembering Historical Events through Stamp Collecting (1942-1953)

Discover First Day Covers: Remembering Historical Events Through Stamp Collecting (1942–1943), an exhibit drawn from the collection of Rev. Gerard M. Landrey, S.J., longtime Fairfield Prep and University faculty member. Featuring envelopes and postcards postmarked on the first day of issue, these covers capture both the artistry of stamp design and the history they commemorate. On view through December 2025, with the full digital collection available on DigitalCommons@Fairfield, sponsored by the DiMenna-Nyselius Library.

First Day Covers Exhibit

Selected Covers

First Day Covers Exhibit - Lower Level