Quinnipiac University Library (CT)
Lender Family Special Collection

An Gorta Mor, The Great Hunger

Background    Quinnipiac University has the largest collection of books and artwork on the topic of Ireland’s 19th-century famine outside of Ireland. The dedication of the collection was timed to coincide with the opening of the university’s new library, which houses the special collection.

Project brief    Cheney & Company worked with university staff to conceptualize, write and design a suite of compelling materials about the collection, including invitations, conference materials, a catalog, a study guide and a bibliography. Cheney & Company also consulted with the university’s architects to graphically tie the pieces together with the design of the new library space.

Awards    Connecticut Art Directors Club, Excellence Award
Admissions Marketing Report, Advertising Gold Medal
CASE District I, Publications Package category, Gold Medal