A close up of a Game of Thrones tour guide’s costume and sword in Strangford on August 13, 2015 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) By Texas A&M University Libraries Come dressed as your favorite “Game of Thrones” or “A Song of Ice & Fire” character to the…
The best-selling author came to campus to celebrate the University Libraries’ acquisition of its 5 millionth volume, handing The Hobbit volume, featuring illustrations by Tolkien himself, to University Libraries Dean David Carlson.
In 1993, he chose Texas A&M’s Cushing Memorial Library and Archives to be the official repository for his manuscripts, books and associated memorabilia.