The Ticknor Society


The Ticknor Society is an organization of book collectors, booksellers, librarians, historians, archivists, conservators, printers, publishers, writers, and all lovers and readers of books. We are dedicated to the enjoyment, promotion, and support of books and book culture. George Ticknor used several bookplates throughout his life, including the small engraved one shown here bearing the motto, "Suum cuique," Latin for "To each his own."

Events

  • Jessica Chapel, 2025 Ticknor Collecting Prize Winner

    • 13 May 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Zoom

    Join us at 6:00 pm on May 13, 2026 for a zoom program by 2025 Ticknor Collecting Prize Winner Jessica Chapel on Preserving Hidden Voices: A Collection of Thoroughbred Racing Culture.

    Captivated by a visit to Suffolk Downs in 2003, Jessica's exploration of horse racing deepens with the opportunity to write for Daily Racing Form. We will send the zoom link just prior to the program.

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  • Curator's Tour of Collaborating in Conflict: The Yeats Family and the Public Arts

    • 29 May 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • McMullen Museum of Art, Boston College, 2101 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02135

    The work of John Butler Yeats, his four artistic children, including William Butler Yeats, and a grandchild are explored in relation to each other and in their impact on the cultural life of Ireland. The exhibit runs through May 31. More information is available here.

    Free parking is available on the circle drive in front of the McMullen Museum.

    McMullen Museum of Art
    Boston College
    2101 Commonwealth Avenue
    Boston, MA 02135

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  • Annual Meeting / Show & Tell

    • 2 Jun 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • First Church in Boston, 66 Marlborough St, Boston, MA 02116

    Our annual meeting includes officer reports and the election of officers and board members.

    Afterwards, we will have a Show & Tell program. An invitation to present will be sent out shortly, so please stay tuned!

    First Church in Boston
    66 Marlborough St.
    Boston, MA 02116

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