Acknowledgments

Gratitude and acknowledgements for this project is given to Dean of Libraries Austin Booth, who commissioned the work, and Dean of Libraries Kristina Rose, who led it through to completion.

Thank you to University Archivist, Janet Bunde, for generating contracts, and Director of Preservation, Laura McCann, for her support in determining preservation needs for the plates exhibition.

Big thanks to Shawn Jacobus, Assistant Director of Library Facilities, for building out a stellar custom case, and Steve Tannutjahya, Director of Budget and Finance, for ensuring the work could be funded.

Special thanks to Leslie Ferrin of Ferrin Contemporary for the creation of the plates and stewardship.

Thank you to graduate student assistants Chloe Novillos and Sika Bonsu, who provided research for the plates' visual concepts and identities.

Thank you to the entirety of the External Engagement Department at NYU Libraries, Roxane Pickens, Elle Randall, Elizabeth Verrelli, and Laurie Murphy, who shepherded this work to its final stages.

Thank you to Jacqueline Bishop, for entrusting to the Division of Libraries your artwork, your spirit, your mission, and vision.

This work was generated with deep gratitude.

—Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz, 2025